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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.
2021 Presenting Partners
Jeff Jensen with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America discusses the epic drought conditions that are shaping up to be one of the worst in state history. @GCSAA_SW
Full #SCPGAProBlog post > https://scpga.com/2021/07/09/golfs-water-use-back-in-the-crosshairs-of-regulatory-and-environmental-community #WeAreSoCalPGA
Matt Wilson tames the bear! On the ninth playoff hole Wilson chipped in to win the 121st California State Open with a four-day 14-under par 274. Click here for the final round recap and photos >> https://scpga.com/news/121st-california-state-open/ #CSO21
We’re ready for action at the 121st California State Open at Bear Creek Golf Club! Who will tame the bear and hoist the Champion’s trophy? 🐻🏆 #CSO21 @ Bear Creek Golf Club - Murrieta, CA https://www.instagram.com/p/CQrJA2QtQph/?utm_medium=twitter
Excited to see the collaboration between the @scpgajrtour and my foundation come together this month! Looking forward to a lot of great competition.
Happy Juneteenth!
Leadership is universal no matter the sport. SCPGA President Robin Shelton takes a cue from legendary coach Dean Smith in the latest #SCPGAPROBlog post, “The Coach You Want To Play For,” read more: https://scpga.com/2021/06/10/problog-3-robin-shelton/
#WeAreSoCalPGA
We're going to let you in on a little secret... you don't have to use the wedge every time you're around the greens! These alternative shot options are ✨ magic ✨ #SwingTipTuesday @scpga
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@markgeddesgolf made back-to-back birdies on 11 & 12... He's currently inside the cutline at +2.
#TeamOf20 | @scpga
#PROBLOG post number two is officially live on http://scpga.com! Read about Mark Geddes PGA journey to the @pgachampionship! #WeAreSoCalPGA @PGA
https://scpga.com/2021/05/19/geddes-on-the-rise/
Mark Geddes, PGA, of Coronado Golf Course, fired an eight-under par 136 to win the 2021 Southern California Assistant PGA Championship at Victoria Club. Way to go Mark 👏
Congratulations Mark! That’s what happens when you hang out with Brian Smock!
The Southern California Assistant PGA Professional Championship on July 26th officially kicks off the Championship season! Click here>> issuu.com/scpga/docs/assistant_championship_preview to read up on the Championship and find out what’s on the line at Victoria Club.
The Open Champion Collin Morikawa is a Student of the Game and You Should be Too
The Open Champion Collin Morikawa is a Student of the Game and You Should be Too
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What Collin Morikawa demonstrated this week, through the story of his working with major champion Mark O’Meara, is yet another layer of how golfers can reach an entirely different level.
#RePost • @pga Collin Morikawa & PGA Coach @ricksessinghaus are masters of the mental approach to golf. It's safe to say Morikawa is focused at @theopen.
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SCPGA Staff Play Day! Thank you @pgapro1198 and @dovecanyongc for hosting us for a great afternoon of team bonding on the golf course! Who earned the most points in the triple play format??
Pretty impressive Growth of the Game foursome right there!
That is an all-star group right there. Congrats!!!
This year’s California Teaching & Coaching Summit, presented by TravisMathew, will be hosted in person at Journey at Pechanga in Temecula presenting on the most current teaching and coaching techniques.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐩:
•Jim McLean
•Derek Uyeda, PGA
•Marcus Potter
•Michael Breed, PGA
•Chris Mayson
•Dr. Bhrett McCabe
•Mo Martin
•Keynote Speaker: Brandel Chamblee
🔗 to register scpga.com/education/casummit/, spots will fill fast so don’t delay! #CASummit21
This concludes the 2021 SCPGA Pro-Junior Championship at @valencia_country_club! Thanks to everyone for coming out and making today an amazing event! @scpgajrtour
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For the Boys Division, the Father-Son Garboski duo came out victorious finishing with a 9-under par, 63 for a one shot victory. During their impressive round, Rick and Zack carded a blemish free scorecard with 9 birdies and not a single bogey.
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For the Girls Division, the Father-Daughter Fergin duo finished with a 7-under par, 65. Stella and Mike conquered the heat with 5 birdies and an eagle on Hole #1 to finish two shots clear of the field.
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Full leaderboard and photo album in bio!
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#WeAreSoCal #JuniorGolf #SCPGA #ValenciaCC
Welcome everyone to Valencia Country Club @valencia_country_club for the SCPGA Professional-Junior Championship! It’s a beautiful day and everyone is bringing the fun to the heat!
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#valenciacc #scpga #projunior #juniorgolf #socal
Jeff Jensen with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America discusses the epic drought conditions that are shaping up to be one of the worst in state history.
Full #SCPGAProBlog post > scpga.com/2021/07/09/golfs-water-use-back-in-the-crosshairs-of-regulatory-and-environmental-commu... #WeAreSoCalPGA
The 2021 Women’s California State Open Champion in action yesterday! Full recap & photo gallery 🔗 in bio. #WCSO
📸 credit: 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐳 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠
You won’t want to miss the 2021 California Teaching & Coaching Summit presented by @travismathew at The Journey at Pechanga on October 18-19! We have an outstanding cast of presenters including Chris Mayson of Maderas Golf Club. 🔗 to register is in the bio #CASummit21
Good luck to Angela “Buzz” Buzminski at tomorrow’s U.S. Senior Women’s Open at Brooklawn Country Club! She tee’s it up at 12:44pm EDT.
Join us tomorrow July 28th at 5pm to hear from Marty Hall, PGA, on how to build and market your professional brand! Marty is the Assistant Director of PGA Golf Management at the Lutgert College of Business. Open to associates of ALL sections. 🔗 to register in the bio.
Join us for the second three-month session of GIBS focusing on “Driving Topline Revenue at Your Facility”! Please note the updated time for our next session: Friday July 30th, 8:30am-9:30am. 🔗 to register, in the bio #SCPGAGIBS
Mark Geddes, PGA, of Coronado Golf Course, fired an eight-under par 136 to win the 2021 Southern California Assistant PGA Championship at Victoria Club. Way to go Mark 👏
The 2021 Southern California Assistant PGA Professional Championship is going to go down to the wire at Victoria Club! The second round has started, to see first round scores click the 🔗 in the bio #SCPGAAssistantChamp #scpga
The Southern California Assistant PGA Professional Championship on July 26th officially kicks off the Championship season! Click the 🔗 in the bio to read up on the Championship and find out what’s on the line at Victoria Club.
LAST CALL 🚨 Don’t forget to tune-in to tomorrow’s #SCPGACatalyst featuring Oscar Delgado & Nolan Ortiz of @la84foundation! Discussion begins tomorrow July 22nd at 8am, reserve your spot using the 🔗 in the bio #WeAreSoCalPGA
SURVEY SAYS…
It’s giveaway time again…with a twist. Make sure to click the link in our bio to join our Golf Consumer Newsletter. This newsletter keeps you up to date on everything happening in Southern California when it comes to golf. You also get special promos and discounts from our partners that are only available to you if you are a subscriber. For this giveaway, you will be asked to fill out a quick survey to gather your interests in the game of golf. Prize packs include items from @rapsodogolf @kttape @titleist @bridgestonegolf #WeAreSoCalPGA #SCPGA #PGA #Foundation #newsletter #SurveySays #giveaway #growthegame #subscribe
Congratulations to #SCPGAJrTourAlumni Collin Morikawa and his PGA Coach Rick Sessinghaus! #RePost • @pgatour The Champion Golfer of the Year 🏆 @Collin_Morikawa wins The Open in his debut. #SCPGAJrTour
#RePost • @pga Collin Morikawa & PGA Coach @ricksessinghaus are masters of the mental approach to golf. It's safe to say Morikawa is focused at @theopen.
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#PGACoach
SCPGA Staff Play Day! Thank you @pgapro1198 and @dovecanyongc for hosting us for a great afternoon of team bonding on the golf course! Who earned the most points in the triple play format??
SAVE THE DATE! 🗓 This year’s California Teaching & Coaching Summit, presented by @travismathew, will be hosted in person at Journey at Pechanga in Temecula presenting on the most current teaching and coaching techniques.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐩:
•Jim McLean
•Derek Uyeda, PGA
•Marcus Potter
•Michael Breed, PGA
•Chris Mayson
•Dr. Bhrett McCabe
•Mo Martin
•Keynote Speaker: Brandel Chamblee
🔗 to register in the bio, spots will fill fast so don’t delay! #CASummit21
Ready to get back to business in person? Registration is now open for PGA Professionals and golf buyers for the 2021 #PGAShow Buying & Education Summit!
Reconnect August 9-10 at the @jwmarriottlv, just off the Las Vegas Strip for exhibitor line showings, education workshops, and multiple networking events during Las Vegas Fashion Week.
Don’t wait! Register with the link in bio.
This concludes the 2021 SCPGA Pro-Junior Championship at @valencia_country_club! Thanks to everyone for coming out and making today an amazing event! @scpgajrtour
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For the Boys Division, the Father-Son Garboski duo came out victorious finishing with a 9-under par, 63 for a one shot victory. During their impressive round, Rick and Zack carded a blemish free scorecard with 9 birdies and not a single bogey.
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For the Girls Division, the Father-Daughter Fergin duo finished with a 7-under par, 65. Stella and Mike conquered the heat with 5 birdies and an eagle on Hole #1 to finish two shots clear of the field.
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Full leaderboard and photo album in bio!
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#WeAreSoCal #JuniorGolf #SCPGA #ValenciaCC
We are excited to have several SCPGA professionals recognized for excellence in coaching as Dale Abraham, Bryan Lebedevitch, Jamie Mulligan, and Dave Phillips were named to Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers. A special congratulations to PGA professional Eddie Merrins for being named to Golf Magazine’s Hall of Fame. #Top100Teachers #GolfMagazine @golf_com
Welcome everyone to Valencia Country Club @valencia_country_club for the SCPGA Professional-Junior Championship! It’s a beautiful day and everyone is bringing the fun to the heat! @scpgajrtour
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#valenciacc #scpga #projunior #juniorgolf #socal
Jeff Jensen with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America discusses the epic drought conditions that are shaping up to be one of the worst in state history. Full #SCPGAProBlog post 🔗 in bio. #WeAreSoCalPGA
#Repost @georgiapga
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