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2024 Spring Meeting
April 8th at The Golf Club at Yankee Trace

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.

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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Education the Focus at 2024 Spring Meeting

March 05, 2024

FAIRBORN, OH – The Southern Ohio PGA Spring Meeting will feature an updated, informal schedule when it takes place on Monday, April 8, 2024 at

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PGA REACH Southern Ohio Announces 2024 PGA HOPE New Recruits Schedule

February 16, 2024

FAIRBORN, OH – The PGA REACH Southern Ohio Foundation is proud to announce the 2024 PGA HOPE Southern Ohio Schedule! This year, six PGA of

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Southern Ohio PGA, Golf Pro Payments Agree to Three-Year Partnership

February 15, 2024

Fairborn, OH – The Southern Ohio PGA is thrilled to announce a brand-new three-year partnership with Golf Pro Payments. The company was started

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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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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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As we prepare to kickoff the 2024 Play Yellow Birdie Bash in Southern Ohio, we’re thrilled to see our friend and #PlayYellow Ambassador @peter_malnati claim the @valsparchamp 🏆

We can’t wait to present Peter and the @playyellow4kids Ambassadors with funds from the 2024 event later this Summer 💛 Stay Tuned for more details about the 2024 SOPGA #playyellowbirdiebash coming this week!
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SOPGA Professionals made their impact through PGA REACH Southern Ohio in 2023 and we have a lot in store for 2024 🏌️‍♂️

See their impact 👀 at the link in our story and bio!
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PGA Master Professional Bernie Najar joins us March 12 for the SOPGA Teaching & Coaching Summit at Maketewah Country Club! Register by March 8 to secure your spot in the day-long education opportunity! Register here through the link in our bio.

A Golf Digest 50 Top Teachers in America and the #1 instructor in the state of Maryland. Najar is a multiple-time winner of of the Middle Atlantic PGA Section’s top teachings honor—Teacher of the Year (2023, 2022, 2014, 2004) and Professional Development Award (2011, 2012).
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Registration is open for the 2024 Ohio Women’s Open! Visit the link in our bio to sign up today.

#OhioWomensOpen #OHWO #WomensGolf
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It’s a lovely day to share the Ohio Women’s Open is officially back for 2024 🩷

We’ll see the ladies at Heatherwoode Golf Club in Springboro June 6-8!

#OhioWomensOpen #OHWO #WomensGolf
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Sowards & Kern are starting the year hot with a victory at the 2024 PGA Senior-Junior Championship at PGA Golf Club!

The pair reunited for their fourth consecutive appearance in the #PGAWinterChampionship event and claimed their second over event win at -30 after the four day event.

Congratulations @benkerngolf & @sowardsbob 🍾
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The Southern Ohio PGA Team is thrilled to be at the 71st PGA Show in Orlando this week and we can’t wait to see our amazing #SOPGA Professionals on the Show floor this week!
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Bob Sowards, PGA - 2023 Senior PGA Professional Player of the Year

Bob`s continued outstanding performance on the course has earned him a record-setting 9️⃣ PGA of America Player of the Year honors throughout his PGA of America Professional career.
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Wishing you a season filled with joy and happiness! Merry Christmas from the Southern Ohio PGA! ...

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We’re excited to partner with our friends from the Northern Ohio PGA to host a Specialized Professional Program in Golf Operations at The Golf Club of Dublin.

Thank you to PGA of America Golf Professional Todd Sammons for leading this week’s workshop!
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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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