Southern Ohio PGA News

By Craig Dolch Special to the PGA of America PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (January 29, 2026) – Mother Nature proved to be the only way to delay Bob Sowards and Ben Kerns’ inexorable march to victory in the PGA Senior-Junior Team Championship at PGA Golf

As 2025 comes to a close, PGA HOPE Southern Ohio reflects on a year defined by expanded opportunities and meaningful growth for our Veteran community. With more programs offered and more Veterans served, this season stands out as one of our strongest

Frisco, TX – On the final day of the 2025 PGA Jr. League Championship, the Texas sky wouldn’t cooperate. Lightning sirens wailed, rain hammered the turf and the championship match against Team California kept slipping into pauses. The players

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

CBS Special to feature PGA of America Golf Professionals’ ability to play at high level amidst career in golf industry FRISCO, Texas (April 24, 2024) — In partnership with the PGA of America and CBS Sports, the CBS Television Network will air