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About the Southern California PGA Section
Making the Game Better for Nearly 100 Years
The Southern California Section of the PGA of America was established in 1924, and today is comprised of over 1,700 Golf Professionals working at over 500 facilities within the Section. The mission of the Southern California Section (SCPGA) is the purpose of the PGA of America, to promote the enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the golf industry. The SCPGA provides competitive playing opportunities, educational seminars, and player development initiatives, within a geographic area that stretches from Baywood Park to the Mexican border and from the Pacific Ocean to the Nevada and Arizona borders.
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Join us on tomorrow, July 1st at 11am as we will be joined by Retail Tribe, marketing partner of PGA of America. See examples of innovative communication and marketing tools to help grow your coaching business.
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Join tomorrow’s California-Nevada PGA Chat at 10am PDT to hear from John Bodenhamer (USGA Senior Managing Director, Championships), Dr. Landsberger (COVID-19 Consultant), & Craig Kessler (SCGA). Those attending will earn 1 MSR credit.
🔗 to register: https://bit.ly/2B0CwYh
Gary McCord joins this week’s #SCPGACatalyst for an informative virtual interview! The presentation starts tomorrow, June 25th at 8am PDT.
🔗 to register: https://bit.ly/2Nq5kvA
Great day back on the course for the #SCPGA at Monarch Beach Golf Links for the 2020 Pro-Pro Scramble! The duo of Chris Gilley, PGA, & Steve Saunders, PGA, took home the victory with a -12, 58. Full recap & photo gallery at http://scpga.com/news/2020-scpga-pro-pro. #WeAreSoCalPGA #SCPGAProPro
Want to participate in a Pro-Am event to support the SCPGA Foundation’s ClubsForeYouth and Scholarship Programs? If you do, register today for The Invitational at Rams Hill Golf Club on November 8-9, 2020.
Registration 🔗: https://bit.ly/2YVSF9m
Join tomorrow’s California-Nevada PGA Chat at 10am PDT to hear from Barry Deach (Tournament Director, PGA Championship) & Jeff Jensen (GCSAA). Those attending will earn 1 MSR credit.
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On this week’s #SCPGACatalyst, Founder and General Manager of CoachNow Spencer Dennis will discuss how to conduct remote coaching. Presentation is tomorrow, June 18th at 8am PDT.
Catalyst Presentation Link: https://bit.ly/2UQKY2I
Hear from 2019 SCPGA Teacher of the Year Tasha Bohlig as she explains the importance of assembling a safety toolkit to ensure the health and safety of you and your students during instruction.
Want to hear current industry updates surrounding COVID-19? Join Friday’s California-Nevada PGA Chat at 10am to learn from Seth Waugh (PGA of America CEO) and Marvol Barnard (National President of the LPGA Professionals).
🔗 to register>> https://bit.ly/3dPsYgU
Statement from SCPGA on Inclusiveness. Click here>> https://bit.ly/3f0Z9dp
Encourage everyone to play safe and responsible this 4th of July weekend - everyone wear face coverings and safely distance! 🇺🇸
We're honored to name Bob Denney PGA Historian Emeritus following a tremendous 28-year career.
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Bob is a good friend, mentor and confidant throughout my PGA involvement. Thank you Bob.
Repost • @pga Our very own @mammawhales made her #ChipShotChallenge. Who’s next? ⛳️ #WeAreSoCalPGA
Join us on tomorrow, July 1st at 11am as we will be joined by Retail Tribe, marketing partner of PGA of America. See examples of innovative communication and marketing tools to help grow your coaching business. Hear first hand how important and valuable a database is, and how to properly use it! Can’t join us, don’t worry, the session will be recorded and archived on the SCPGA YouTube channel.
Chat link: meet.google.com/adp-zsxm-jfa
Great to be back on the course yesterday for the Senior-Junior Championship! Congrats to our champions @blockiegolf & @golfpro85 and thank you to presenting partner @cart_star_motors! #WeAreSoCalPGA
CHAMPIONS 🏆🏆PGA Professionals Scott Mallory & Michael Block team up in the Senior-Junior Championship and post a 9-under par, 63 in the four-ball format for the victory #SrJr #champs
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Back in the swing of things for the Cart Star Motors Senior-Junior Championship today at Valencia Country Cub! #WeAreSoCalPGA
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Join tomorrow’s California-Nevada PGA Chat at 10am PDT to hear from John Bodenhamer (USGA Senior Managing Director, Championships), Dr. Landsberger (COVID-19 Consultant), & Craig Kessler (SCGA). Those attending will earn 1 MSR credit.
🔗 to register: bit.ly/2B0CwYh
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