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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
Join the #SCPGA in congratulating the Arrowood Golf Course team on their grand opening of "Fairways Kitchen and Bar" this week! #MoreThanAMember
Register your #ProLady team today! Click here to register >> https://t.co/7at2j6XcWz #scpga #MoreThanAMember
A special day in Compton with over 50 students from @comptonunified! Pro golfer Aaron Grimes and SCPGA Staff member Eddie Rodarte, PGA, led a complimentary clinic paving the way for new golf teams in the district. #SCPGA #MoreThanAMember @PGA
Dr. Alison Curdt, PGA, and Team United States ride a sizzling start on a chilly day in Austin to extent their lead heading into tomorrow’s finale of the inaugural Women’s PGA Cup! #womenspgacup Leaderboard: https://t.co/MXQky24OMw #SCPGA 📸:@PGA
Congratulations to the two newest inductees into the California Teaching & Coaching Summit Hall of Fame! 🎉 Billy McKinney, PGA (SCPGA) & Ross Kroeker, PGA (NCPGA) #scpga #MoreThanAMember @norcalpga
Good luck to Team USA 🇺🇸 and our very own Alison Curdt at the inaugural Women’s PGA Cup! Click here for live scoring >> https://t.co/Wisj4Ben42 #scpga #MoreThanAMember
We are so excited to represent @pga and our country tomorrow for the first round! Let’s go Team USA 🇺🇸#WomensPGACup @PGACup @scpga @LPGATeachers
Putting guru Brad Faxon presented “The Art of Putting” for #CAsummit attendees @PechangaCasino #scpga #MoreThanAMember
Fitness coach Kevin Duffy on how to improve athleticism without effecting tension sequence and the flow of movement #CAsummit #scpga @PechangaCasino
Day 2 of the #CAsummit kicks off with a Q&A with PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh #scpga #MoreThanAMember
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Rick Booth, PGA, Alfonso Carranza, Mateo Miller, and John McGovern of @cotodecazagrc win the hardware at the 2019 Professional-Official-Superintendent Championship! Recap & Photos 🔗 in the bio #scpga #MoreThanAMember
Thank you @andersonordapparel for outfitting our @apa_scpga for their cup matches against @norcalpga #SCPGA #style #andersonord #cupmatches #lookgood #feelgood #playgood #bringhomethecup
The Southern California PGA #ProOfficialSuper is underway at @dovecanyongc! Tune back in later today to see which team comes out victorious #scpga #MoreThanAMember
Last chance to sign up for the Professional-Official-Superintendent Championship before tomorrow’s 🔟AM deadline! Don’t delay, click the 🔗 to register your team #scpga #ProOfficialSuper #MoreThanAMember
Join the #SCPGA in congratulating the @arrowoodgolfcourse team on their grand opening of @fairwayskitchenandbar this week! #MoreThanAMember
Register your #ProLady team today! 🔗 to the registration page is in the bio #scpga #MoreThanAMember @golfbuddyusa @amysportpetite @cutterandbuck @srixon @clevelandgolf @official_xxio @pepsi
Two @pga of America Past Presidents from the @scpga Pat Rielly and Tom Addis /@tomaddisiii sharing their wisdom and experience with attendees at the 103rd PGA Annual Meeting!
Don’t miss your chance to play at @dovecanyongc for the Professional-Official-Super Championship next Monday! #SignUp #SCPGA #MoreThanAMember #SCPGAprez @ezgovehicles
This week’s #MeetTheTeamMonday features #SCPGA Chief Membership Officer, Nikki Gatch, PGA! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀
Nikki is a die hard Dallas Cowboys & Oklahoma State Cowboy fan, her father & husband are both PGA Members, she is the oldest of her four siblings, and she recently made her first #HoleInOne on October 18th at Rancho Santa Fe GC. #MoreThanAMember #SCPGAstaff
Don’t miss your tee time! ⏰ A friendly reminder to turn your clocks BACK one hour tonight. #scpga #daylightsavings
Are you ready for the World Handicap System? #scpga #USGA
Congratulations to PGA Professional Jorge Badel who was awarded the Lynn Smith Award, the SCGA’s highest recognition. Badel was honored for his outstanding contributions and service to amateur golf throughout Southern California #scpga #MoreThanAMember
A special day in Compton with over 50 students from @comptonunified! Pro golfer Aaron Grimes and SCPGA Staff member Eddie Rodarte, PGA, led a complimentary clinic paving the way for new golf teams in the district. #SCPGA #MoreThanAMember
David Anderson wins the @garmanygolf Bucket List Experience for a trip to Scotland! #scpga #ProDCP19
The results are in... Joe Grohman, Katy Barrett, and Jason Timlin are your 2019 Professional Drive, Chip & Putt Champions! #scpga @garmanygolf @amysportpetite @clevelandgolf @blast_golf @officialmauijim @andersonordapparel @rapsodogolf @srixongolf @official_xxio @scns.sports.foods
The 2019 Professional Drive, Chip & Putt has officially begun! Tune back in later today to see who will hoist the Championship Belt @garmanygolf @andersonordapparel @officialmauijim @blast_golf @srixongolf @clevelandgolf @official_xxio @scns.sports.foods @amysportpetite #scpga #MoreThanAMember
Congratulations to Team United States 🇺🇸 and @alisoncurdtgolf for winning the inaugural Women’s PGA Cup! #scpga #MoreThanAMember #winning
Dr. Alison Curdt, PGA, and Team United States ride a sizzling start on a chilly day in Austin to extend their lead heading into tomorrow’s finale of the inaugural Women’s PGA Cup! Leaderboard 🔗 in bio. #SCPGA #womenspgacup #MoreThanAMember 📸: @pga
Congratulations to the two newest inductees into the California Teaching Hall of Fame! 🎉 Billy McKinney, PGA (SCPGA) & Ross Kroeker, PGA (NCPGA) #scpga #MoreThanAMember @norcalpga
Good luck to Team USA 🇺🇸 and our very own @alisoncurdtgolf at the inaugural Women’s PGA Cup! Live scoring 🔗 in the bio #scpga #MoreThanAMember
Upcoming Events
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Professional – Lady Championship
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Annual Meeting & Pinehurst Championship
Mon 09, Sherwood CC Click here for more details
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2019 Special Awards Nominees…Congratulations to the following 2019 Special Awards Nominees. Questions? Contact Sharon Curfman scurfman@pgahq.com
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