BEAVERCREEK, OH (September 9, 2025) – Beavercreek Golf Club’s own Steve Klick, PGA, claimed his first Southern Ohio PGA Senior Section Championship, outlasting a talented field and holding off nerves to win on his home course.
Klick, the club’s Director of Operations, came from behind to grab the title, punctuating his incredible final round with a putting performance to remember. Starting two shots behind leaders Joe Moore, PGA, and Bob Sowards, PGA, Klick birdied the opening hole and rolled in five birdies on the front nine. He needed just 26 putts on the day, en route to clinching the title with a closing par on the 18th hole.
“It was a grind. I have to be honest, I had trouble breathing on the back nine,” Klick said. “It’s so difficult to win in our Section because there are so many good players. To finish first with Joe in second, both representing Beavercreek, is really special.”
Moore, Beavercreek’s Head Golf Professional, finished runner-up after a strong showing. Sowards, a six-time Senior Section Champion with 21 Major Championship appearances, praised Klick’s putting display: “That’s the best putting round I’ve ever seen in person.”
The win earns Klick a spot in the Senior PGA Professional Championship, to be held in October at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He will be joined by Moore, Sam Arnold, PGA, Anthony Andrews, PGA, and Mike Thomas, PGA, with Sowards already exempt. Paul Hollenbaugh, PGA, secured first alternate status with his solo seventh-place finish.
In the Legends Division, Ken Corliss, PGA, captured the title with rounds of 75–73, while Cory George, PGA, finished second.
“This is why you practice, why you stay late in the evenings,” Klick reflected. “This performance was building, and it came together at the right time. I’m humbled to represent the Southern Ohio PGA as Senior Champion.”