PGA Professional Golf Management (PGA PGM) Program
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Southern Ohio PGA News
Team Southern Ohio Makes History at 2025 Secretary’s Cup
Of all the strides PGA HOPE Southern Ohio made in 2025, perhaps the most important one happened in rain-soaked shoes during a borderline biblical
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PGA HOPE Southern Ohio Increases Impact in 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, PGA HOPE Southern Ohio reflects on a year defined by expanded opportunities and meaningful growth for our Veteran community.
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Sowards Makes History With PGA Tournament Series Victory
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (Dec. 9, 2025) – It had been a slow start to the 48th PGA Tournament Series for Bob Sowards. Just a pair of top-five finishes.
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The mission of the Southern Ohio PGA is to Create an Environment for our Members and the Game to Thrive
Our vision is to be a forward-thinking association, focusing on first-class programs, to advance our members, our communities and the game of golf in Southern Ohio, while honoring the history and values the game teaches.
PGA REACH Southern Ohio
Our Foundation’s Mission
is to grow the game, uphold its wonderful traditions, instill these core values, and create enduring memories for generations to come.
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In case you missed it yesterday, Bob Sowards, PGA, made history with his PGA Tournament Series win in Florida! After rounds of 63-66, Sowards became the first senior player to win a Tournament Series event since the senior distance adjustment rules.
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Every day, we see what golf can do. A team of 12-year-olds making birdies that turn into impact. A Veteran picking up a club for the first time in years and finding connection again. Juniors seeing the game in a light way thanks to brand new clubs.
On #GivingTuesday, we’re asking you to ...stand with PGA REACH Southern Ohio so moments like these can continue to grow.
PGA REACH Southern Ohio surpassed $1 million in total charitable giving this year and we're keeping the momentum going into 2026 with bigger and better plans.
If golf has touched your life, help us pass that gift forward. Your support fuels the people and programs that make this mission possible.
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Every day, we see what golf can do. A team of 12-year-olds making birdies that turn into impact. A Veteran picking up a club for the first time in years and finding connection again. Juniors seeing the game in a light way thanks to brand new clubs.
On #GivingTuesday, we’re asking you to ...stand with PGA REACH Southern Ohio so moments like these can continue to grow.
PGA REACH Southern Ohio surpassed $1 million in total charitable giving this year and we're keeping the momentum going into 2026 with bigger and better plans.
If golf has touched your life, help us pass that gift forward. Your support fuels the people and programs that make this mission possible.
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Not how we wanted it to end but when you're playing for something bigger than yourself, you ALWAYS win! Good playing, Team California!
Congratulations and thank you to Team Ohio for making an incredible run at the PGA Jr. League National Championship and inspiring us all to keeping ...using the game to make an impact in our communities!
Not how we wanted it to end but when you're playing for something bigger than yourself, you ALWAYS win! Good playing, Team California!
Congratulations and thank you to Team Ohio for making an incredible run at the PGA Jr. League National Championship and inspiring us all to keeping ...using the game to make an impact in our communities!
It's winning time, Team Ohio! Check out our guys in the championship match at 9 AM ET against Team California.
Watch with the link in our story on the PGA of America YouTube Channel!
It's winning time, Team Ohio! Check out our guys in the championship match at 9 AM ET against Team California.
Watch with the link in our story on the PGA of America YouTube Channel!
We are SO back! Team Ohio is off to a solid start on day 2 of the PGA Jr. League National Championship! Tune to ESPN 2 now!
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PGA Golf Management University Program
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Each applicant will be evaluated on the merits of her membership status with the LPGA to determine if she qualifies for and will be approved to work toward membership in the PGA of America.
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