COLUMBUS, OH — The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to advance the Section’s efforts to the continued education of our PGA Professionals with the 2025 Teaching and Coaching Summit at The Golf Club at Little Turtle in Westerville. This event features world-class instruction from top industry professionals and provides a unique opportunity to enhance coaching and club-fitting skills.

Event Details:

  • Thursday, March 20
  • Registration Fees: $75 per day
  • Location: The Golf Club at Little Turtle 

Keynote Instructors:

  • Stan Utley
    • #11 on Golf Digest’s “50 Best Teachers” 
    • 3 Professional Tour victories including the PGA Tour’s 1989 Chattanooga Classic
    • Two-time All-American at The University of Missouri
    • Clients include Sergio Garcia, Charles Barkley and more.
  • Marty Jertson, PGA
    • Vice President of Fitting & Performance for Ping
    • 5 Appearances at the PGA Championship
    • Qualified for the 2020 US Open
    • 2002 All-American at the Colorado School of Mines

Schedule of Events

  • Thursday, March 20
    • 8:00 AM – Continental Breakfast (F&B)
    • 8:30 AM – PGA.Coach Session
    • 9:00 AM – Club Fitting with Marty Jertson (Keynote)
    • 12:00 PM – Lunch Provided by Ping
    • 1:00 PM – Short Game with Stan Utley
    • 4:30 PM – Conclusion

Register for the event here:

https://sopga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/sopga25/event/sopga2544/index.htm

Any questions can be directed to SOPGA Tournament Director Tim Grieser, PGA at tgrieser@pgahq.com.