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Dixon, George and Sargent

Elected to Southern Ohio PGA Hall of Fame
Trio Joined by Larry Dornisch, PGA and Jackie Hutchins in Earning Recognition

Sowards Claims Record

Eleventh Southern Ohio PGA Professional Championship
Kinsale Director of Instruction Posts 3-Under to Win

Stephens Claims Southern Ohio PGA

Senior Professional Championship

PGA REACH Southern Ohio Announces 2024 Schedule for

PGA HOPE Southern Ohio
PGA REACH Southern Ohio is proud to launch the 2024 PGA HOPE Schedule for our military community to enjoy the game we love!

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Southern Ohio PGA News

New Member Spotlight: Casey Lewis, PGA 1

New Member Spotlight: Casey Lewis, PGA

February 27, 2025

DAYTON, OH — The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to congratulate the newest member of the PGA of America in our section, Casey Lewis, PGA! Casey was

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Jertson, Utley Highlight 2025 Teaching, Coaching & Club Fitting Summit 1

Jertson, Utley Highlight 2025 Teaching, Coaching & Club Fitting Summit

February 24, 2025

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

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Ohio Women’s Open Registration is Live 1

Ohio Women’s Open Registration is Live

February 18, 2025

SPRINGBORO, OH – The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to officially open registration for the 2025 Ohio Women’s Open at Heatherwoode. Players can

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Mar20

Teaching, Coaching & Club Fitting

Thu 20 - 12:00 AM
Mar26

PGA HOPE- Dayton

Wed 26 - 12:00 AM
Mar26

GCGA Rules Seminal

Wed 26 - 12:00 AM, Maketewah Country Club

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Long Term Strategic Plan

Drive to deliver exceptional member value

Drive to move the organization forward as one

Drive to make a significant impact in our communities

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.

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New Member Spotlight: Casey Lewis, PGA!

Congratulations to the newest member of The Southern Ohio PGA Section! Casey is the Head Professional at Sycamore Creek Country Club in Springboro.

Read more about Casey, here:

https://thesouthernohiopga.com/news/lewis-new-member/

New Member Spotlight: Casey Lewis, PGA!

Congratulations to the newest member of The Southern Ohio PGA Section! Casey is the Head Professional at Sycamore Creek Country Club in Springboro.

Read more about Casey, here:

https://thesouthernohiopga.com/news/lewis-new-member/

Registration for the 2025 Ohio Women's Open at Heatherwoode is officially live!

Sign up here:

https://sopga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/sopga25/event/sopga252/index.htm

Registration for the 2025 Ohio Women's Open at Heatherwoode is officially live!

Sign up here:

https://sopga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/sopga25/event/sopga252/index.htm

The final round of the 2025 Senior-Junior Team Championships is in the books.

The duo of Bob Sowards, PGA, and Met Section pro Alex Beach, PGA, jumped 18 spots in the final round to finish T4. The team of Sam Arnold, PGA, and Mike Auterson, PGA, finished T6.

The final round of the 2025 Senior-Junior Team Championships is in the books.

The duo of Bob Sowards, PGA, and Met Section pro Alex Beach, PGA, jumped 18 spots in the final round to finish T4. The team of Sam Arnold, PGA, and Mike Auterson, PGA, finished T6.

Schedule Drop Alert! The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to announce our 2025 Tournament Schedule!

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...https://thesouthernohiopga.com/points-policies-additional-programs/?preview_id=1153&preview_nonce=25ada7f017&_thumbnail_id=5823&preview=true

Our most comprehensive and dynamic slate to date, the Southern Ohio PGA Section is proud to announce our Tournament Schedule for 2025!

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Cut made! Sam Arnold, PGA, and Mike Auterson, PGA, are in the hunt at the 2025 Senior-Junior Team Championships in Florida! Arnold and Auterson are T7 and six shots back of the lead.

Bob Sowards, PGA, is also lurking on the leaderboard at T22.

Follow the action here: ...https://hpe.golfgenius.com/pages/11080387043371530522

Pathways to PGA Membership

PGA Professional Golf Management (PGA PGM) Program

In order to become a PGA Member, you'll first need to become a registered Associate and go through the PGA Professional Golf Management (PGA PGM) Program.

PGA Golf Management University Program

The PGA Golf Management University Program is offered at 18 universities nationwide. Each participating university has specific entrance requirements.

Test-out Option for Current and Former LPGA Members

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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