SOPGA Member News

Centerville, Ohio – Jeff Grant, PGA, General Manager and COO of NCR Country Club, was elected President of the Southern Ohio PGA on Monday, October 20, 2025 at the Southern Ohio PGA Annual Fall Meeting. “As I step into the role of President,

Patriot Award Recipient…Jeff Olson, PGA, doesn’t seek recognition for what he does. He seeks connection. That humble spirit lies at the heart of why he was selected as the 2025 Patriot Award recipient by Southern Ohio PGA. His impact on

Private Merchandiser of the Year…The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to recognize Justin Armour, PGA, Head Golf Professional at New Albany Country Club, as the 2025 Private Merchandiser of the Year. Justin’s leadership in golf shop operations, his

Public Merchandiser of the Year…For more than 25 years, merchandising has been a point of pride for Derrick DeHart, PGA. That dedication, paired with his eye for detail and commitment to customer service, earned him the 2025 Southern Ohio PGA

The Player Development Award Winner…For Ben Chandler, PGA, growing the game of golf has never been just about teaching swings. It’s about developing complete players and helping people grow as individuals through the sport. In recognition of

The Youth Player Development Award Winner…For the third time in four years, Chris Yoder, PGA, Director of Youth Player Development at Scioto Country Club, has been recognized as the Southern Ohio PGA Youth Player Development Award recipient.

(Cincinnati, OH) – A “Bob” has claimed the title in the Southern Ohio PGA Professional Championship every year since 2018. That trend continues for yet another year though this time, it was Bob Stephens claiming the title. Stephens, the

Fairborn, OH – The Southern Ohio PGA is excited to announce the 2024 Special Award winners, highlighted by the Southern Ohio PGA Golf Professional of the Year, Pat Bernot, PGA and Chase Wilson, PGA, who earned the Teacher and Coach of the Year

The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to celebrate Hannah McCrabb, of Springboro, OH, as she has completed the PGA Associate Program and been elected to PGA of America Membership as of December 2023!…McCrabb developed a love for the game of golf

FAIRBORN, OH – The PGA REACH Southern Ohio Foundation is excited to announce the return of the Play Yellow Birdie Bash to Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club in Powell, OH on Tuesday, May 21, 2024! Throughout the next two months leading up to the