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Education the Focus at 2024 Spring Meeting

FAIRBORN, OH – The Southern Ohio PGA Spring Meeting will feature an updated, informal schedule when it takes place on Monday, April 8, 2024 at the Golf Club at Yankee Trace. The meeting will feature breakout education sessions from 8:00am to

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Southern Ohio PGA, Golf Pro Payments Agree to Three-Year Partnership

Fairborn, OH – The Southern Ohio PGA is thrilled to announce a brand-new three-year partnership with Golf Pro Payments. The company was started by PGA of America Golf Professional Andrew Reeves in 2018 with a mission to revolutionize credit

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PGA of America Golf Professional Ty Day Earns PGA Master Professional Designation

FRISCO, Texas – The PGA of America has announced that Ty Day, PGA, Director of Club Operations and General Manager at Safari Golf Club in Powell, Ohio, has earned PGA Master Professional status, the highest educational designation a PGA of America

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Arnold, Bahr Named to Greater Cincinnati PGA Hall of Fame

(Fairborn, OH) – It was announced at the Southern Ohio PGA Fall Meeting that Sam Arnold and Dave Bahr were elected to the Greater Cincinnati PGA Hall of Fame. The pair were recognized for their significant contribution to the game of golf in

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Kern Captures Tour Championship Crown with Three-Under-Par Performance

Ben Kern, PGA held a two-day lead and captured the 2023 SOPGA Tour Championship at Scioto Country Club on Wednesday.  Kern, General Manager/Director of Golf at Hickory Hills Golf Club in Grove City, topped his one-under-par performance in the

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Falardeau Finds the Value of Surrounding Yourself with Talented Peers

FAIRBORN, OH – The Southern Ohio PGA is excited to name Joe Falardeau, PGA Head Professional at Scioto Country Club, the 2023 SOPGA Merchandiser of the Year at a Private facility.  Joe Falardeau, PGA Head Professional at Scioto Country Club,

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Team Southern Ohio PGA Earns Largest Point Total; Third Consecutive Victory to Finish 27th Ohio Cup in Historic Fashion

WORTHINGTON, OH – Team Southern Ohio PGA prevailed 20.5-11.5 in the 27th Ohio Cup, winning the title for a third-consecutive year over Team Northern Ohio PGA at Worthington Hills Country Club on Wednesday.   “The takeaway is the Southern

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Team Southern Ohio PGA Takes Lead in Ohio Cup after Opening Fourball, Foursome Matches

WORTHINGTON, OH – The 27th Ohio Cup began at Worthington Hills Country Club on Tuesday, pitting Team Northern Ohio PGA against two-time defending champions Team Southern Ohio PGA.  The two teams matched up for rounds of Fourball and Foursome

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Team Southern Ohio PGA Embraces Preparation for 27th Ohio Cup

WORTHINGTON, OH – Sixteen PGA Professionals will represent the Southern Ohio Section this week competing at Worthington Hills Country Club as part of the Ryder-cup style Ohio Cup on Tuesday and Wednesday. “The Ohio Cup for me is the most

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Austin’s Trust in Instincts and in Her Team Highlights Golf Shop Success

FAIRBORN, OH – The Southern Ohio PGA is excited to name Krissy Austin, PGA Head Professional at Golf Club of Dublin, the 2023 SOPGA Merchandiser of the Year at a Public facility.    Krissy Austin, PGA Head Professional at Golf Club of

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