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Privacy Policy

Updated – July 2026

Our commitment to the Southern Ohio PGA PGA Professionals, Junior Tour families, and donors of the Southern Ohio PGA Golf Foundation (dba PGA REACH Southern Ohio) is to respect your privacy and confidentiality. We value the trust you place in us and want you to feel confident in how we handle your personal information. We do not sell, share, or trade your names or personal information with any other organization. 

This policy applies to all information received by the Southern Ohio PGA and Southern Ohio PGA Golf Foundation, both online and offline, across all platforms—including our website, mobile applications, and through any electronic, written, or oral communications. We are committed to transparency, accountability, and protecting the integrity of our relationships with our supporters. 

The Southern Ohio PGA (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.thesouthernohiopga.com (the “website”). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you give us directly and data collected automatically when you use our site.

  • Information You Provide: When you enter a sweepstakes, sign up for a newsletter, register for a tournament, or join a program (like PGA Jr. League or PGA HOPE), we collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and billing information.
  • Golf-Specific Data: For tournament play, we may collect your handicap indices, club affiliations, and player performance statistics.
  • Media: We may capture or use photos and videos of participants at our events and tournaments.
  • Information Collected Automatically: We use cookies and tracking tools to collect your IP address, browser type, device info, and how you interact with our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To manage tournament registration, scoring, player rosters and other tournament related operations.
  • To administer sweepstakes, contact winners, and deliver prizes.
  • To provide, maintain, and improve the website and its services.
  • To process transactions and fulfill orders.
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
  • To send you promotional emails, newsletters, or updates (if you have opted in).
  • To personalize content and enhance your user experience.
  • To analyze usage patterns and trends to improve the functionality of the website.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with third parties under the following circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: We share data with trusted vendors who help us run our business, such as payment processors, email marketing platforms, and golf tournament software providers (e.g., BlueGolf).
  • PGA of America & Foundation Partners: We may share information with the national PGA of America or our charitable arm, PGA REACH Southern Ohio, to administer joint programs.
  • Legal Compliance: We will disclose data if required by law, subpoena, or to protect the safety of our participants.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Choices

  • Accessing or Updating Your Information: You can access, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us at [sohiostaff@pgahq.com].
  • Opting Out of Marketing Communications: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email or by contacting us directly.
  • Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that some parts of the website may not function properly if you disable cookies.

6. Children’s Privacy

The website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible.

7. Third Party Links

This web site contains links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the content and privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of any other site that collects personally identification information.

8. International Transfers

If you are accessing the website from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States or other countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. By using the website, you consent to the transfer of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

The Southern Ohio PGA
Email: sohiostaff@pgahq.com
Phone: 937-754-4263
Address: PO Box 340040 Dayton, OH 45434