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15 PGA of America Golf Professionals selected for leadership development program…FRISCO, Texas  – The PGA of America has announced the 15 PGA of America Golf Professionals who will take part in the 10th cohort of the Association’s PGA

The Professional Development Award Winner…For nearly two decades, Jeff McEldowney, PGA, has made professional development not just a personal priority, but a pillar of the culture he’s built at GOLFTEC Columbus. His relentless commitment to

Assistant PGA Professional of the Year…In the world of golf, excellence is rarely the product of one skill alone. It’s the seamless blending of work ethic, adaptability and passion for the game. At NCR Country Club, Hannah McCrabb embodies

Associate of the Year…The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to recognize Adam Taulbee, Assistant Golf Professional at Elks Run Golf Club, as the 2025 Associate of the Year. Known for his unwavering dedication, infectious passion for the game, and

DAYTON, Ohio – The morning light at Miami Valley Golf Club comes in slow and indifferent. As if the sun acquiesces its daily appearance to the ghosts from that 1957 PGA Championship, ghosts who prefer to remain undisturbed while they stroll

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

CINCINNATI, OH – It wasn’t a swing change or a hot putter that brought Jared Jones back to the top. It was something quieter, older, worn smooth like the grooves on his favorite wedge. It was time. Time away from home. Time down in Texas where

Sales Representative of the Year…Jenny Gleason has been named the 2025 Southern Ohio PGA Sales Representative of the Year, for her exceptional professionalism, genuine connection with accounts, and consistent support of PGA of America

A Life of Service, Resilience, and Devotion to the Game…When the PGA of America established the Deacon Palmer Award, the primary reason was to give PGA of America Golf Professionals an opportunity to recognize their peers who showed courage in