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Elected to Southern Ohio PGA Hall of Fame
Trio Joined by Larry Dornisch, PGA and Jackie Hutchins in Earning Recognition

Sowards Claims Record

Eleventh Southern Ohio PGA Professional Championship
Kinsale Director of Instruction Posts 3-Under to Win

Stephens Claims Southern Ohio PGA

Senior Professional Championship

PGA REACH Southern Ohio Announces 2024 Schedule for

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PGA REACH Southern Ohio is proud to launch the 2024 PGA HOPE Schedule for our military community to enjoy the game we love!

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13 SOPGA Pros Compete at Senior Stroke Play Championship in Florida 1

13 SOPGA Pros Compete at Senior Stroke Play Championship in Florida

January 15, 2025

PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida — 13 Southern Ohio PGA Professionals competed in the Senior Stroke Play Championship in the PGA Winter Championships.

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PGA of America Golf Professional and Past President Derek Sprague Named Chief Executive Officer 1

PGA of America Golf Professional and Past President Derek Sprague Named Chief Executive Officer

December 20, 2024

Sprague First to be CEO and Past President…The PGA of America today announced Derek Sprague, a PGA of America Golf Professional and Past

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Arnold, Sowards Set for Final Stage of PGA Tour Champions Q-School 1

Arnold, Sowards Set for Final Stage of PGA Tour Champions Q-School

December 02, 2024

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona – The first round of the Final Stage of PGA Tour Champions Qualifying School kicks off December 3 at TPC Scottdale’s Champions

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The mission of the Southern Ohio PGA is to Create an Environment for our Members and the Game to Thrive

Our vision is to be a forward-thinking association, focusing on first-class programs, to advance our members, our communities and the game of golf in Southern Ohio, while honoring the history and values the game teaches.

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Schedule Drop Alert! The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to announce our 2025 Tournament Schedule!

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Our most comprehensive and dynamic slate to date, the Southern Ohio PGA Section is proud to announce our Tournament Schedule for 2025!

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Cut made! Sam Arnold, PGA, and Mike Auterson, PGA, are in the hunt at the 2025 Senior-Junior Team Championships in Florida! Arnold and Auterson are T7 and six shots back of the lead.

Bob Sowards, PGA, is also lurking on the leaderboard at T22.

Follow the action here: ...https://hpe.golfgenius.com/pages/11080387043371530522

Cut made! Sam Arnold, PGA, and Mike Auterson, PGA, are in the hunt at the 2025 Senior-Junior Team Championships in Florida! Arnold and Auterson are T7 and six shots back of the lead.

Bob Sowards, PGA, is also lurking on the leaderboard at T22.

Follow the action here: ...https://hpe.golfgenius.com/pages/11080387043371530522

Registration for the 2025 Drive, Chip, and Putt Local Qualifiers is now open! Sign up for a local qualifier near you and start your journey today!

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Registration for the 2025 Drive, Chip, and Putt Local Qualifiers is now open! Sign up for a local qualifier near you and start your journey today!

Click the link below for more information: https://www.drivechipandputt.com/

Congratulations to Jana Shipley, PGA, Chris Yoder, PGA and Ron Baker, PGA, for receiving Player Engagement Awards at the PGA Jr. League Gamechanger Awards during the 2025 PGA Show!!!

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Discover Maui Jim’s latest collection at the 2025 PGA Show, featuring PolarizedPlus2 lenses inset in new performance-inspired designs, refreshed iconic styles, and more!

Reserve your time with a Maui Jim representative at Booth #4673 to take advantage of pre-booking and show specials. ...Book your appointment in advance and receive a Mahalo Gift at the show!

https://calendly.com/maui-jim-2025-pga-show/meeting

Pathways to PGA Membership

PGA Professional Golf Management (PGA PGM) Program

In order to become a PGA Member, you'll first need to become a registered Associate and go through the PGA Professional Golf Management (PGA PGM) Program.

PGA Golf Management University Program

The PGA Golf Management University Program is offered at 18 universities nationwide. Each participating university has specific entrance requirements.

Test-out Option for Current and Former LPGA Members

Each applicant will be evaluated on the merits of her membership status with the LPGA to determine if she qualifies for and will be approved to work toward membership in the PGA of America.

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