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About the Southern California PGA Section
Making the Game Better for over 80 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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Sign up for this weeks Catalyst Webinar and earn MSR. Join us straight from your desk or phone. Click the link to sign up https://t.co/YVtDuPqhKk
We hope you have a fun and safe holiday with your family and friends! #happyfourth🇺🇸
Who’s ready for the Women’s California State Open July 16-17 at La Costa!? Only a few days left to register. #WCSO #SCPGA
Sign up: https://t.co/ZHczGDndCS
Issei Tanabe of Los Angeles claims the Low Amateur honors at the 120th California State Open with a five-under par, 283 total for the Championship! #CSO #SCPGA
Recap/photos: https://t.co/gr9FmuurQx
Josh Anderson of Murrieta finishes at 15-under par and wins the 120th California State Open after a one hole playoff! #CSO
Recap/photos: https://t.co/gr9FmuurQx #SCPGA
Mark Hensby makes a charge at the 120th #CSO & currently has a one stroke lead at 14-under par with 6 holes to play! #SCPGA
Live scoring: https://t.co/gr9FmuurQx
Who will claim the title today at the final round of the 120th California State Open! #CSO #SCPGA
Leaderboard: https://t.co/gr9FmuurQx
Josh Anderson of Murrieta surges in round three of the California State Open! Posting rounds of 68/68/67, Anderson’s 13-under par gives him a three stroke advantage heading into tomorrow’s final round. #CSO
Leaderboard, photos & recap: https://t.co/gr9FmuurQx
The lineup is here.... are you ready?
The California Teaching & Coaching Summit is guaranteed to sell out. Snag your spot today by clicking the link https://t.co/VEvWYGWi0X
If you are an out of State PGA Member or LPGA, please email scurfman@pgahq.com to sign up!
The final group is off the tee in round three of the 120th California State Open! #CSO
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What an awesome day yesterday at Woodland Hills Country Club! Congratulations to Alison Curdt Golf and Bari Brandwynne on their win and a big HOORAY for Angela Buzminski - this was her first SCPGA tournament as a professional, and on home turf nonetheless! 👏
Click the album below to view pictures from the day and if you missed out yesterday, register now for the next event of the series at Dove Canyon Golf Club on Tuesday, August 6 >>> bit.ly/2GnykRV
Thank you to Woodland Hills Country Club and PGA host Richard Stegall for an amazing round and our partners for a great day Honma Golf, Spitfire Petite Inc., PGA TOUR, yingolfacademy, Bobo's Oat Bars and #AlluvialWines
July 11, 2019 | Woodland Hills CC
Don't forget to sign up for the 4th annual Women’s California State Open on July 16-17, 2019. All women professionals and amateurs are eligible to participate in the 36-hole Championship! Registration closes tomorrow, July 10th at 1pm PST >>> Click here to register - bit.ly/2LdoUwf
Thank you to our partner Carlsbad Golf Center, Haus of Grey / Heather Grey and Pepsi for supporting this event!
Sign up for this weeks Catalyst Webinar and earn MSR. Join us straight from your desk or phone. Click the link to sign up bit.ly/catalyst-webinar
Join us this Thursday for a Cracker Barrel with SCPGA President Tony Letendre at Dove Canyon Golf Club // 10AM - 12PM, $0 and (2) MSR Credits! Lunch will be available and there will be an optional sweeps competition to follow - $20 per player
Register Here for Cracker Barrel >>> bit.ly/32evfwH
Register Here for Sweeps >>> bit.ly/2xyKna0
We hope you have a fun and safe holiday with your family and friends! #happyfourth🇺🇸
Click below to register for the next tournament in our Women's Stroke Play series on July 11 at Woodland Hills CC! Golf, wine, friends and some $ - see you there! Big thanks to Honma Golf, PGA TOUR, Spitfire Petite Inc., #YinGolfAcademy and #AlluvialWine for all the support!
Register here --> bit.ly/2WYwig9
Who’s ready for the Women’s California State Open July 16-17 at La Costa!? Only a few days left to register. #WCSO #SCPGA
Sign up: bit.ly/2LrdlRf
Congratulations to the 120th California State Open Champion, Josh Anderson! #CSO
Anderson’s victory earns him a lifetime exemption into the CSO along with a onetime exemption into the 2019 Arizona State Open.
Full recap/photos: SCPGA.com/CSO19
Issei Tanabe of Los Angeles claims the Low Amateur honors at the 120th California State Open with a five-under par, 283 total for the Championship! #CSO #SCPGA
Recap/photos: SCPGA.com/CSO19
Upcoming Events
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Southern California PGA Senior Section Championship
Mon 19, Oak Valley GC, Beaumont CA Click here for more details -
Super Senior Division
Wed 28, South Hills Country Club, West Covina, CA Click here for more details -
Section Championship: Alisal Ranch Golf Course
Mon 16, Ranch Course at Alisal, Solvang, CA Click here for more details
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