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Assistant Professional of the Year…Some golf professionals make themselves indispensable by simply doing more. Garrett Wisniewski, PGA, has done something harder: He has made the people and the operation around him better. At Columbus Country

Batavia, Ohio — Everybody was hot at the 2026 Queen City Classic on Monday. The scores were low. The temperature pushed past 90 degrees and stayed there. And at Stonelick Hills Golf Club, Austin Schoonmaker somehow managed to stay a step ahead of a

Loveland, OH — The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to congratulate one of the newest members of the PGA of America in our section, Dean Carlson, PGA! Congratulate Dean today via email at Dcarlson@heritagegolfgroup.com! The SOPGA caught up with Dean to

Associate of the Year…If there is a common thread running through Scott Nevius’ work, it’s simple: golf should be fun. That belief has shaped every step of his journey as a PGA Associate. Formerly the Head Golf Professional and

Maketewah Director of Golf Birdies Four of the Last Five for a One Shot Victory (Sunbury, OH) – Dave Bahr, PGA has been victorious three times in the Southern Ohio PGA Professional Championship. He has strived to add his name to the Clarence H.

Sales Representative of the Year…The best sales representatives don’t simply sell products. They build trust. For Blake Kearney, that philosophy has become the foundation of every relationship he has cultivated throughout the Southern

Cincinnati, OH — The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to congratulate one of the newest members of the PGA of America in our section, Michael Shontz, PGA! Congratulate Michael today via email at mlshontz@gmail.com! The SOPGA caught up with Michael to

Dublin, OH – The Southern Ohio PGA has officially entered into a two-year partnership with Ohio-based golf headcover and lifestyle brand Caddy Collective Culture (CCC). The agreement positions Caddy Collective Culture as a key presenting

Powell, OH — The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to congratulate one of the newest members of the PGA of America in our section, Owen Carney, PGA! Owen was elected in June 2027. Congratulate Owen today via email at Owencarney33@outlook.com or on his

Dayton, OH – PGA REACH Southern Ohio and the Northern Ohio PGA Golf Foundation are excited to announce the passage and launch of the Play Golf Ohio license plate. A joint venture between the two organizations, the license plate will benefit