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Merchandiser of the Year – Private…There are golf shops, and then there is the golf shop at Muirfield Village Golf Club. For Peter Dornisch, PGA, the challenge is not simply knowing what golfers want. It is knowing which golfer is

Meet the four candidates for the two at-large seats on the Section Board of Directors. Voting opens at 9 AM on Friday, October 16 and will close Monday, October 19 during the 2026 Fall Meeting. David Hartke, PGA Head Professional – Losantiville

The Southern Ohio PGA Hall of Fame honors the people whose influence on the game outlasts the careers that first made them known. Established in 1997, the Hall of Fame recognizes PGA of America Golf Professionals whose excellence as players, leaders,

Merchandiser of the Year – Public…At a facility that sees nearly 40,000 rounds a year, keeping a golf shop relevant is no small task.  At Beavercreek Golf Club, Steve Klick has found a way to do it with a level of attention to detail and

New Albany, Ohio – There’s always a tournament within the tournament at the New Albany Classic.  Perfectly situated on the SOPGA schedule, New Albany gives players the final chance to work their way onto the Southern Ohio team for the Ohio

Maineville, OH — The years have changed. The courses have changed. The players chasing him have changed. Bob Sowards keeps winning. There are wins that mark a career. Then there are wins that begin to mark time. On Tuesday, Bob Sowards won his 12th

Player Development Award…“Grow the game.” Golf says it a lot. Sometimes it means building a new driving range. Sometimes it means getting more rounds on the books. Sometimes it means putting a few more young golfers on a leaderboard. But if

Maineville, OH – It’s not personal.  TPC River’s Bend just has a way of making it feel that way. For better or worse, the course has always been something of a litmus test for the Southern Ohio PGA. There is beauty in its bluntness and,

COLUMBUS, OH – Ben Kern, PGA, is going back to the PGA Cup. The General Manager at Hickory Hills Golf Club and Southern Ohio PGA Professional has been named to the 2026 U.S. PGA Cup Team, earning his second opportunity to represent the United

Youth Player Development Award…While legacies have a way of coming into focus late, Chris Yoder’s impact can be seen and felt without the benefit of time or years. One trip to a PGA Jr. League event or a Team Ohio training camp and the impact