PGA REACH Southern Ohio Foundation News

Before he ever cradled a 7-iron or gave a Veteran the gift of golf, Burt Jones was a kid from Milford, Ohio, staring down the narrow roads of a small town and choosing the only path that seemed to lead somewhere bigger. In December 1968, despite

Brandon Johnson has worn many hats: Air Force officer, analyst, fierce competitor and now, PGA HOPE Ambassador. What ties them together is a lifelong commitment to service. Through his new role with the Southern Ohio PGA, Brandon is using the game he

On the job for a few months now, take a moment to get to know the next PGA WORKS Fellow of the SOPGA, Issie Spray. Issie is a native of Leeds, England and joins 22 others in the 2025-2026 class of PGA of America REACH Foundation WORKS Fellows. SOPGA:

DAYTON, Ohio – Brandon Johnson, a graduate of the PGA HOPE program at the Golf Club at Yankee Trace and a Chapter Captain for that very program, has been selected to become the third PGA HOPE Ambassador for the Southern Ohio PGA. Brandon will

COLUMBUS, OH – At its core, Smiling Fore Life reflects PGA Reach Southern Ohio’s deep-rooted belief in golf’s ability to heal and connect. As an extension of the Play Yellow Birdie Bash which helps raise money for the three Children’s

Powell, Ohio — There was no issue braving the rain and occasionally chilly conditions at the 2025 Birdie Bash. Southern Ohio PGA of America Professionals were on a mission at Kinsale Golf & Fitness Club; to officially cross over the $1 million

(Springboro, OH) – Madison Reemsnyder, a rising junior at Xavier University, claimed the 2024 Ohio Women’s Open title on Saturday at Heatherwoode Golf Club. Reemsnyder, the leader after the first round, posted rounds of 71-73 to finish at

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

FAIRBORN, OH – The PGA REACH Southern Ohio Foundation is proud to announce the 2024 PGA HOPE Southern Ohio Schedule! This year, six PGA of America Professionals will lead nine sessions introducing the game of golf to the servicemen,

SPRINGBORO, OH – The Southern Ohio PGA is set to host the 2024 Ohio Women’s Open at Heatherwoode Golf Club in Springboro, OH. The 18-hole public facility recently agreed to be the host site of the championship for five years beginning in