PGA Professionals and Associates,
The rapid spread and still-unknown threat of the Coronavirus and COVID-19 find us in the middle of uncertain and extraordinary times. Having considered all the available information and in following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and local/state health department officials, the Section is electing to act with an abundance of caution with three main goals driving our decisions:
* Caring for the health of our professionals, their staff and members
* Preventing the virus from infiltrating our facilities and gatherings
* Contributing to public health efforts to stop the spread of this virus throughout our golf and civic communities
In our view, these extraordinary circumstances call for extraordinary actions. Across the country announcements are being made of closures, cancellations, postponements, and other disruptions to plans and life. Each of these disruptions are bound to cause an array of frustrations, inconveniences and sacrifices, all in the name of helping to curb this public health crisis. We are fully aware that the Section’s own changes will have similar effects on our professionals and their families; we ask for your patience and understanding as we venture through this together.
As such the Section will postpone all Section and Chapter activities until further notice. The Section will provide timely updates throughout this process, please stay tuned. Additionally, we have made some changes to our dues payments to try to ease the financial burden some of you may be facing right now. Please click here to read Joe Zinchini’s update on dues.
Additionally, in accordance with Gov. DeWine’s Stay at Home Order, the SOPGA staff will be working from home until further notice. If you need to contact anyone directly, please navigate to our Staff page for contact info.
Events that have already been suspended are listed below:
– SW Chapter Pro-Pro, March 30th
– SE Chapter Pro-Pro, April 6th
– SW Chapter Match Play, April 13-15
– EZ-GO Spring Pro-Pro, April 20 (Rescheduled to June 8 at NCR CC)
– SW Chapter Pro-1 Am, April 27
– 2020 PGA Professional Championship, April 26th-29th
– Legacy Championship, May 4 (Rescheduled to June 1 at Columbus CC)
– Senior Individual Match Play, May 6-7
– PAT #1, May 8 (Postponed)
– SW Chapter Pro-3 Am, May 11
– SOPGA REACH Pro-3 Am, May 18
– SW Chapter Pro-3 Am, May 26
Sincerely,
SOPGA Officers and Staff
CDC Updates
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#COVID19 affects everyone differently. Cases and hospitalizations are rising, with adults ages 65+ much more likely to be hospitalized. Protect your loved ones to make sure they’re healthy for upcoming holidays and the new year. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2HwJo2q
ALERT: #COVID19 cases are rapidly rising across the U.S.
As we begin to spend more time indoors together, the virus can spread more easily.
Do your part:
#WearAMask over your mouth & nose.
Stay 6ft from others.
Wash your hands.
Stay home if you can.
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As of November 23, national forecasts predict that 10,600 to 21,400 new #COVID19 deaths will be reported during the week ending December 19. These forecasts predict 294,000 to 321,000 total COVID-19 deaths in the United States by December 19. More: https://bit.ly/3cKQIl4.
Washing your hands with soap and water every time you use the bathroom and always before you eat is the only way to prevent the spread of #Cdiff from person to person. Learn more ways to protect yourself and your family: https://bit.ly/2IvGZWg. #NovemberCdiffAwareness
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Thanks to vaccination, most children are protected from 14 vaccine-preventable and potentially life-threatening diseases before age 2 years.
#Parents, make sure your child is up to date on routine #vaccines.
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There is no evidence that animals are playing a significant role in the spread of #COVID19 to people. The main risk of COVID-19 is close contact with an infected person. If you are sick, avoid contact with people and animals. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2D5fJLg.
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Cooking your first #Thanksgiving turkey? Follow these #FoodSafety tips:
☑️ Wash your hands with soap & water for 20 seconds before and after touching raw turkey
☑️ Don’t wash or rinse your turkey
☑️ Cook to 165°F; check with a food thermometer
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Yesterday’s news conference being broadcast in full now on @Newsmax. Enjoy!
For purposes of National Security, Section 230 must be immediately terminated!!!
Twitter is sending out totally false “Trends” that have absolutely nothing to do with what is really trending in the world. They make it up, and only negative “stuff”. Same thing will happen to Twitter as is happening to @FoxNews daytime. Also, big Conservative discrimination!
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Presidential Proclamation on Thanksgiving Day, 2020:
Proclamation on Thanksgiving Day, 2020 | The White House
On Thanksgiving Day, we thank God for the abundant blessings in our lives. As we gather with family and friend...
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On this Thanksgiving Day, we’re thankful for our Family, Friends & the Doctors, Nurses, First Responders & Men & Women of our Armed Forces that we’ve met along the way. God Bless our Healthcare Workers & our Military, especially those deployed overseas Defending Our Freedom! 🦃🇺🇸
From their family to yours, President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS wish all Americans a happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from @SecondLady and our Family to yours!
Happy Thanksgiving!
On #Thanksgiving, we are reminded of the love of family & friends as we reflect upon the many blessings we have received. We are thankful for our service members, first responders & law enforcement for all they do to defend & serve this great Nation. #HappyThanksgiving