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Gilligan’s Unique But Functional Shop Earns Merchandiser of the Year at a Private Facility

FAIRBORN, OH – The Southern Ohio PGA is excited to name Chad Gilligan, PGA Head Professional at Losantiville Country Club, SOPGA Merchandiser of the Year at a private facility….Chad Gilligan, PGA Head Professional at Losantiville Country

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Yeazell Earns Fourth Southern Ohio PGA Women’s Professional Championship

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH – Melissa Yeazell, PGA claimed the 2022 Southern Ohio PGA Women’s Professional Championship title on Monday at Four Bridges Country Club. “I’m still here!” said Yeazell after earning her fourth SOPGA Women’s

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Rossi Finishes Five-Under-Par for Back-to-Back Southern Ohio PGA Assistant Professional Championship

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH – Finishing at five-under-par, Chris Rossi successfully defended his National Car Rental Southern Ohio PGA Assistant Professional Championship title at Four Bridges Country Club on Monday. “It feels great,” said Rossi

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Distinctive Shop Style Earn West SOPGA Merchandiser of the Year at a Public Facility

FAIRBORN, OH – The Southern Ohio PGA is excited to name Tom West, PGA General Manager at Heatherwoode Golf Club, the 2022 SOPGA Merchandiser of the Year at a public facility….Tom West, PGA General Manager at Heatherwoode Golf Club, is the

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Arnold Claims Final 2022 SOPGA Classic Series Trophy Presented by Signs by the Sea

NEW ALBANY, Ohio – Congratulations Sam Arnold, PGA; the 2022 New Albany Classic Champion. Arnold carded a round of seven-under-par, 65 at New Albany Country Club to capture the final 2022 Southern Ohio PGA Section Classic Series victory. 

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Brewer Earns Assistant Professional of the Year Through Generation of New Female and Junior Golfers

FAIRBORN, OH – The Southern Ohio PGA is excited to name Jamie Brewer, PGA Assistant Professional at Hyde Park Golf & Country Club, the 2022 SOPGA Assistant of the Year….Jamie Brewer, PGA Assistant Professional at Hyde Park Golf &

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Playoff Birdie Earns Sowards Fifth Consecutive Southern Ohio PGA Senior Professional Championship Title

CINCINNATI, OH – Finishing four-under-par and claiming the playoff, Bob Sowards, PGA defended his Southern Ohio PGA Senior Professional Championship title for the fifth consecutive year. “It’s cool! I always love winning – I despise

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Arnold Holds Lead by One; Bahr, Sowards and Krapfel Looking for Win at 77th Southern Ohio PGA Senior Professional Championship

CINCINNATI, OH (August 31, 2022) – Sam Arnold, PGA posted an opening round five-under-par 66 at Clovernook Country Club to hold the 77th Southern Ohio PGA Senior Professional Championship presented by Cadillac lead by one.  In just his second

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McCrabb Earns Industry Recognition as SOPGA Associate of the Year

FAIRBORN, OH – The Southern Ohio PGA is excited to name Hannah McCrabb, PGA Associate Assistant Professional at NCR Country Club, the 2022 SOPGA Associate of the Year. …Hannah McCrabb, Associate Assistant Professional at NCR Country Club

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Arnold Claims Third Section Title at 77th Southern Ohio PGA Professional Championship

DAYTON, OH (August 16, 2022) – At three-under-par, Sam Arnold, PGA claimed the 77th Southern Ohio PGA Professional Championship presented by Cadillac, Club Car and Rolex at Miami Valley Golf Club.  “I just stayed patient and tried to make as

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