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Southern Ohio PGA Professionals are ready to fundraise at

Play Yellow Birdie Bash
Help us reach our goal of raising $200,000 on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Kinsale Golf & Fitness Club!

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!

Southern Ohio PGA, Heatherwoode Golf Club to Host

Ohio Women's Open
The 2024 competition will be played June 7-8 with a Pro Am hosted on June 6th. Registration is now open.

Warm Up & Gear Up for the

2024 SOPGA Tournament Season
Golf season tees off in Southern Ohio on April 1, 2024 but SOPGA Professionals can set their schedules now and get ready for tournament registration to open on March 1!

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More than 75 years of growing the game of golf in Southern Ohio.
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Southern Ohio PGA News

Eight SOPGA Members to Compete at PGA Professional Championship 1

Eight SOPGA Members to Compete at PGA Professional Championship

April 26, 2024

(Fairborn, OH) – The Southern Ohio PGA will be represented by eight PGA of America Golf Professionals at the 2024 Professional Championship

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Sowards to be Featured on CBS Special “We Love to Play this Game” 1

Sowards to be Featured on CBS Special “We Love to Play this Game”

April 25, 2024

CBS Special to feature PGA of America Golf Professionals’ ability to play at high level amidst career in golf industry FRISCO, Texas (April 24,

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Congratulations to the 2024 Southern Ohio PGA Award Recipients 1

Congratulations to the 2024 Southern Ohio PGA Award Recipients

April 08, 2024

Fairborn, OH – The Southern Ohio PGA is excited to announce the 2024 Special Award winners, highlighted by the Southern Ohio PGA Golf

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Upcoming Events

May06

Queen City Classic & AST #1

Mon 06 - 12:00 AM
May08

PGA HOPE Columbus – Graduate Academy

Wed 08 - 12:00 AM
May08

PGA HOPE Centerville – Spring Session 1

Wed 08 - 12:00 AM

Southern Ohio PGA Partners

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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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.

Social Feeds

Team Scioto Country Club has made their commitment to #ChangeKidsHealth by raising over $170,000 at the annual #PlayYellow Birdie Bash in support of their @cmnhospitals - @nationwidekids & @nchfoundation.

Joe Falardeau, PGA & Chris Yoder, PGA are ready to keep making birdies on ...May 21!

Make your pledge to Team Scioto today at the link in our story!

#PlayYellow #PGAREACHSouthernOhio #SOPGAREACH

Team @worthingtonhillscountryclub has helped #changekidshealth by raising an average of $234 for each birdie they’ve made at the annual #PlayYellow Birdie Bash over the last three years supporting their @cmnhospitals - @nationwidekids & @nchfoundation!

Justin Van Heukelom, PGA &... Ben Bastel, PGA are teaming up later this month & you can join their team with a pledge at the link in our story.

#PlayYellow #PGAREACHSouthernOhio #sopgareach

Gip Hoagland & Hannah McCrabb from NCR Country Club are teaming up for the #PlayYellow Birdie Bash on May 21

They’re ready to play 72 holes and #ChangeKidsHealth at their @cmnhospitals - @daytonchildrens

Make your pledge to join Team Hoagland & McCrabb at the link in ...our story today!

@playyellow4kids #pgareachsouthernohio #sopgareach

Jeff Grant & Rob Karnes from NCR Country Club return to the Play Yellow Birdie Bash in just 20 days ready to make birdies 🐤 & #ChangeKidsHealth at their local @cmnhospitals - @daytonchildrens

Join their team by making your per birdie pledge today at the link in our story.
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#PlayYellow #pgareachsouthernohio #sopgareach

Dave MacLaughlin & Andy Oxender from The Golf Club at Little Turtle have helped #ChangeKidsHealth by raising an average of $300 per birdie they’ve made at the annual #PlayYellow Birdie Bash over the last three years supporting their @cmnhospitals - @nationwidekids & @nchfoundation .
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Make a pledge today for each birdie they make on May 21st at the link in our story.

#PlayYellow #pgareachsouthernohio #sopgareach

✌️SOPGA Professionals have made the cut at the 2024 @pga Professional Championship!

Ben Kern, PGA General Manger at Hickory Hills Golf Club sits at T27 while Bob Sowards, PGA Director of Instruction at Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club sits at T63.

Catch live tournament coverage ...on @golfchannel at 5:00 PM ET tonight or find scoring at the link in our story.

📣 NEW TEAM ALERT📣 Mitch Enzweiler, PGA & Matt Brewer, PGA are ready to #ChangeKidsHealth at the 2024 Play Yellow Birdie Bash!

The Wyoming Golf Club & Cincinnati Country Club PGA of America Golf Professionals will team up to make as many birdies as possible on May 21 ...supporting their local @cmnhospitals - @cincychildrens

Make a Pledge to their team at the link in our story.

#PlayYellow #pgareachsouthernohio #sopgareach

Chad Gilligan & Doug Wade are ready to #ChangeKidsHealth at the 2024 Play Yellow Birdie Bash 🐤

Chad & Doug, along with their @losantivillecountryclub & @sugarvalleygc communities, have raised over $25,000 supporting ✌️ @cmnhospitals - @cincychildrens & ...@daytonchildrens

Make a pledge to their 2024 Team at the link in our story!

#PlayYellow #pgareachsouthernohio #sopgareach

Chad Gilligan & Doug Wade are ready to #ChangeKidsHealth at the 2024 Play Yellow Birdie Bash

Chad & Doug, along with their Losantiville Country Club & Sugar Valley Golf Club communities, have raised over $25,000 supporting ✌️ Children's Miracle Network Hospitals - ...Cincinnati Children's & Dayton Children's Hospital!

Make a pledge to their 2024 Team➡️ https://bit.ly/3J239vn

#PlayYellow #pgareachsouthernohio #sopgareach

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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