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PGA HOPE Ambassador, Brandon Johnson: From the Fairways to the Flight Line and Back Again

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

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Meet Issie Spray, the next PGA Works Fellow for the Southern Ohio PGA

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:

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Brandon Johnson Tapped As New PGA HOPE Ambassador for PGA HOPE Southern Ohio

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

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Smiling Fore Life Gets A Boost From PGA Jr. League

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

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Birdie Bash Crosses $1 Million Threshold in Total Charitable Giving

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

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Sowards to be Featured on CBS Special “We Love to Play this Game”

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

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Congratulations to the 2024 Southern Ohio PGA Award Recipients

Fairborn, OH – The Southern Ohio PGA is excited to announce the 2024 Special Award winners, highlighted by the Southern Ohio PGA Golf Professional of the Year, Pat Bernot, PGA and Chase Wilson, PGA, who earned the Teacher and Coach of the Year

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Congratulations to Newly Elected PGA Member, Hannah McCrabb

The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to celebrate Hannah McCrabb, of Springboro, OH, as she has completed the PGA Associate Program and been elected to PGA of America Membership as of December 2023!…McCrabb developed a love for the game of golf

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Southern Ohio PGA of America Professionals Prepare to FUNdraise at 4th Annual Play Yellow Birdie Bash

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

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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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