SOPGA Member News

Dennis Wells, PGA…2021 Southern Ohio PGA Player Development Award…Dennis Wells, PGA, General Manager at Little Miami Golf Center, is the 2021 recipient of Southern Ohio PGA Section’s Player Development Award. Since the start of his

Harry Alexander, PGA…2021 Southern Ohio PGA Bill Strausbaugh Award…Harry Alexander, PGA, General Manager at Clovernook Country Club, is the 2021 recipient of Southern Ohio PGA Section’s Bill Strausbaugh Award. Alexander’s passion for

Mike Stills, PGA…2021 Southern Ohio PGA Patriot Award…Mike Stills, PGA, Head Professional at Rattlesnake Ridge Golf Club, is the 2020 and 2021 recipient of the Southern Ohio PGA Section’s Patriot Award. When the Central Ohio Folds of

Don Sargent, Jr., PGA…Southern Ohio PGA 2021 Teacher of the Year presented by GOLFTEC…Don Sargent, Jr., PGA has been around the game of golf for as long as he can remember. Growing up with an avid golfer as a father, Sargent learned early

Rob Karnes, PGA…Southern Ohio PGA 2021 Golf Professional of the Year…After 30 years as a Golf Professional, Rob Karnes, PGA is still as excited and energetic about promoting the game as he was on his first day in the industry. Although he

MAINEVILLE, OH (October 13, 2021) – Sam Arnold, PGA claims 2021 SOPGA Tour Championship! Arnold carded rounds of 71-68 over two days at TPC River’s Bend in Maineville, Ohio to finish five-under-par, two strokes ahead of the field, and add his

GROVE CITY, OH (October 6, 2021) – Captain Cory George, PGA and the Southern Ohio Team reclaimed the Ohio Cup after four years with an 18-14 victory over the Northern Ohio PGA Team.  Day two of the 25th Ohio Cup at Pinnacle Golf Club began

GROVE CITY, OH (October 5, 2021) – Strong start for Southern Ohio as the team leads Northern Ohio by one through opening matches at the 25th Ohio Cup.  32 Ohio PGA Professionals arrived at Pinnacle Golf Club early Monday morning prepared to

DAYTON, OH (September 27, 2021) – Congratulations to Ryan Coll, PGA and Chase Wilson, PGA on their round of 64, eight-under-par to claim the 2021 Century Equipment, a Jerry Pate Company Fall Pro-Pro Championship at Walnut Grove Country Club! 

FAIRBORN, OH (September 18, 2021) – JR Ables, a 45-year member of the PGA of America, has been elected to the 2021 Hall of Fame class for the Southern Ohio PGA. Joining Ables in receiving recognition are Mike Crotty, PGA, who was chosen to