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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.
2019 Presenting Partners
🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT 🚨
HOW TO ENTER
1. Like this post on Instagram⠀
2. Follow @Blast_Golf on IG
3. Tag 2 fellow golfers ⛳
Winners will be notified 8/22. US entries only.
Join Randy Chang, Shawn Cox, Alison Curdt, Jamie Mulligan and John Kulow on next Thursday’s #SCPGACatalyst webinar to preview the upcoming #CASummit!
Register for the webinar: https://t.co/f1hQTeZa02
Sign up for the summit: https://t.co/U2s4QxKzPr
#SCPGAPrez Tony Letendre welcomes our newest partner @medterra @medterracbd
#MakeItASoCalDay #Medterra #MedterraGolf #SCPGA #NewPartnerAlert #NationalCBDday
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Giveaway contest coming in next post!
Now we have something else in common with Charley Hoffman & Lucas Glover besides golf. We are excited to announce our newest partner, @medterracbd! #NewPartnerAlert #NationalCBDday #MakeItASoCalDay #MedTerra #MedTerraGolf
Press Release: https://t.co/Xv9IxVFVUN
Do you worry about the security of your clubs data and merchandise?
Join tomorrow’s 8am #SCPGACatalyst with Mike Matta to learn about Cyber-Security and Loss Prevention!
Register: https://t.co/IcPqN7L1uq
Join cyber security & loss prevention expert Mike Matta this Thursday at 8am for the next #SCPGACatalyst #SCPGAEducation #SCPGA
Register: https://t.co/FqGZjHKTG6
How many comments can we get for Team Southern California heading into tomorrow’s final round of the Girls Junior Americas Cup?! SoCal is in striking distance at two-strokes off the lead behind Team Washington with 18 to play. #GJAC19 #SCPGAJrTour
https://t.co/Gl28MnVQVH
#HappyFriday from Tom Addis, PGA, #SCPGAPrez Tony Letendre, PGA, and everyone at Section headquarters! We hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend! ☀️ #SCPGA #MoreThanAMember #MakeItASoCalDay
Have you registered for the 2019 PGA Fashion & Demo Experience in Las Vegas?!? August 13-14 at the Venetian. #SCPGA #MoreThanAMember
Register: https://t.co/CxXjxBiwPD
Congratulations to Duncan Simms, PGA, of Oak Creek Golf Club for not only being the 2018 SCPGA Merchandiser of the Year but has just been announced as the 2019 PGA of America National Merchandiser of the Year for a Public Facility recipient! Way to represent SoCal! 🙌🏼
Join Randy Chang, Shawn Cox, Alison Curdt, Jamie Mulligan and John Kulow on next Thursday’s #SCPGACatalyst webinar to preview the upcoming #CASummit!
Register for the webinar: bit.ly/2CZraSi
Sign up for the summit: bit.ly/2J6asFa
#SCPGAPrez Tony Letendre welcomes our newest partner Medterra!
#MakeItASoCalDay #Medterra #MedterraGolf #SCPGA #NewPartnerAlert #NationalCBDday
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Giveaway contest over on the @scpga Instagram!
Now we have something else in common with Charley Hoffman & Lucas Glover besides golf. We are excited to announce our newest partner, Medterra! #NewPartnerAlert #NationalCBDday #MakeItASoCalDay #MedTerra #MedTerraGolf
Press release: bit.ly/2MJVS7r
Do you worry about the security of your clubs data and merchandise? Join tomorrow’s 8am #SCPGACatalyst with Mike Matta to learn about Cyber-Security and Loss Prevention!
Register & earn MSR: bit.ly/2ML2brg
Team South battled at the 2019 Senior Cup Matches in Santa Maria, ultimately coming up just a single point short. Congrats to all the team members for representing the #SCPGA proudly at the annual matches against team Northern California Section of the PGA of America! #MoreThanAMember #SeniorMatches #PGA
Next year gents!
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Join cyber security & loss prevention expert Mike Matta this Thursday at 8am for the next #SCPGACatalyst #SCPGAEducation #SCPGA
Register: bit.ly/2ML2brg
#MeetTheTeamMonday featuring Junior Golf Manager (Toyota Tour Cup Specialist), Amberlynn Dorsey.
Things to know about Amber:
1. She is a former stunt double, you can see her in The Cat in the Hat & War of the Worlds!
2. She started golfing when she was 15 & during her first range session, she sent her dads 9 iron head flying 20-yards.
3. She works as a First Tee of the Inland Empire Coach on Saturday’s when she’s not working TTC events.
4. She is currently working her way through the PGA Associate program!
#SCPGA
Amberlynn is the best!
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TravisMathew is BACK as our presenting sponsor for the California Teaching and Coaching Summit at Journey at Pechanga & Pechanga Resort Casino // Did someone say shopping spree?! Attendees will receive a custom TM hat and a gift card to shop the tour bus! We WILL sell out so register today >>> bit.ly/2GO3Cl0
#CASummit2019 #TravisMathew #TravisMathewTourBus #RegisterNow #SCPGA
How many comments can we get for Team Southern California heading into tomorrow’s final round of the Girls Junior Americas Cup?! SoCal is in striking distance at two-strokes off the lead behind Team Washington with 18 to play. #GJAC19 #SCPGAJrTour #SCPGATravelTeams #SCPGA
scpgajrtour.com/gjac19
Good luck!
Awesome! Best wishes tomorrow!!
Go Team SoCal! Win and I have a special invitation waiting for you. #scpga #scpgaprez #morethanamember
Have a great day SoCal. Do your best today and have fun.
Let’s go team So.Cal! Get the job done!
Go ladies!
Go So Cal!!!
It's GO time SoCal!
Go get’m ladies!
Let's go So Cal! You got this! Hey, alumni, any words of encouragement?? Lizette Salas Victoria Fallgren Lee Lopez Drake Kylie Renae Lee Ani Gulugian
Go Team SoCal!!
You can do it!!! Go ladies!! ❤️⛳️🏆
Go get em So Cal!
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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