SOPGA Member News

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

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

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

Professional Development Award…Gene Powell has spent much of his career teaching golf. But some of his most important lessons have never taken place on a golf course. For nearly three decades, Powell has helped shape the next generation of PGA

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

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The first win was history. The second was validation. Just weeks after becoming the first woman to win the Main Division of a Southern Ohio PGA Section event, Allie White returned to the winner’s circle Monday at

CHASKA, Minn. (June 25, 2026) — The 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship will feature the Corebridge Financial Team of eight PGA of America Golf Professionals and LPGA Professionals competing at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn., June

WORTHINGTON, Ohio — Something clicked for Dylan Van Fossen on the 10th hole. After opening his round at the SOPGA Classic at Worthington Hills Country Club with back-to-back bogeys, Van Fossen stepped onto the 10th tee searching for something to

BEAVERCREEK, Ohio — For a few moments, Alex Gomia wasn’t sure what had just happened. The final scorecard was signed. The numbers were official. The trophy was waiting. But the reality of it all hadn’t quite caught up yet. “I don’t even