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Patriot Award Recipient…Jeff Olson, PGA, doesn’t seek recognition for what he does. He seeks connection. That humble spirit lies at the heart of why he was selected as the 2025 Patriot Award recipient by Southern Ohio PGA. His impact on

The night before the first tee shot of the 29th Ohio Cup, the men’s grill at Wedgewood Golf & Country Club was full and, unusually, silent. No post-round stories, no laughter echoing off the wood-paneled walls. Just a stillness, the kind that

Private Merchandiser of the Year…The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to recognize Justin Armour, PGA, Head Golf Professional at New Albany Country Club, as the 2025 Private Merchandiser of the Year. Justin’s leadership in golf shop operations, his

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It is with tremendous pride that the Southern Ohio PGA recognizes the twelve PGA of America Golf Professionals who have been named on Golf Digest’s Best Teachers in Every State list for 2026–2027. Recognized among the very

Public Merchandiser of the Year…For more than 25 years, merchandising has been a point of pride for Derrick DeHart, PGA. That dedication, paired with his eye for detail and commitment to customer service, earned him the 2025 Southern Ohio PGA

Joe Zinchini, PGA, Set to Receive 2025 Legacy Award along with 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Jim Saling…Selection into the Southern Ohio PGA Hall of Fame celebrates a lifetime of golf excellence and advancement of the game across

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:

The Player Development Award Winner…For Ben Chandler, PGA, growing the game of golf has never been just about teaching swings. It’s about developing complete players and helping people grow as individuals through the sport. In recognition of

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

The Youth Player Development Award Winner…For the third time in four years, Chris Yoder, PGA, Director of Youth Player Development at Scioto Country Club, has been recognized as the Southern Ohio PGA Youth Player Development Award recipient.