SOPGA Member News

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

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Fresh off the marathon that is the PGA Professional Championship (PPC), two PGA of America Golf Professionals from the Southern Ohio Section will compete at the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. Jared Jones, PGA,

Cincinnati, OH – The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to announce the 2026 Special Award winners, highlighted by the Southern Ohio PGA Golf Professional of the Year, Jake Houston, PGA, and Jon Decker, PGA, the Teacher & Coach of the Year,

Cincinnati, OH – Sam Arnold knows how to start strong. Back in 2025, Arnold hit the ground at a full sprint with a strong showing at PGA TOUR Champions Q-School that continued to the Ohio Cup and beyond. He’s up to his usual tricks in 2026,

COLUMBUS, OH — The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to congratulate the newest member of the PGA of America in our section, Jared Hoelzen, PGA! Jared was elected to membership in January of 2026 and is an Assistant Professional at Scioto Country Club in