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KYE MEEKS CAPTURES 2026 GULF STATES OPEN TITLE IN STARKVILLE
STARKVILLE, MS – AUGUST 23, 2026: The 2026 Gulf States Open was held at Starkville Country Club on August 21-23rd. The tournament field consisted of
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Steve Chaney, PGA Celebrates 50 Years of PGA Membership and a Lifetime of Impact
BILOXI, Miss. — In 2026, Steve Chaney celebrates his 50th anniversary as a PGA of America, marking a career that began with his Class A membership
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50 Years in the Game: The Lifelong Legacy of Martin Stuart, PGA
Reaching 50 years of active PGA membership is a milestone achieved by only a distinct few in the golf industry. For Martin Stuart, PGA, entering the
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Gulf States PGA
The Gulf States PGA is one of 41 PGA of America Sections. It includes all of Mississippi & Louisiana.
Former Ole Miss Men's Golf standout Kye Meeks is your 2026 Gulf States Open Champion presented by Ben Nelson Golf and Outdoor E-Z-GO. Meeks fired a final round 63 highlighted by a closing birdie on #18 to secure the 🏆. Benjamin Fernandez & Jacob Bergeron finished runner up, with Fernandez securing the low amateur title.
Nicholas Arcement of Country Club of Louisiana, Jared Smith of Windance CC, and Sam Jeffcoat of Tupelo CC are our low PGA Professionals of the event!
Supporting this event was long time Gulf States PGA partner Benji Nelson with Ben Nelson Golf and Outdoor, Carey Wiegand with Edwin Watts Golf, and Stuart Fogartie with Sun Cruiser. Thank you to all for your tremendous support!
Lastly, a note of appreciation for the entire staff & membership at Starkville Country Club. The club served as a fantastic host for the 2026 Gulf States Open. General Manager, Scott Buntin, PGA / Director of Golf, Zach Tate, PGA / Superintendent, Justin Lanford & Assistant Professionals, Sam Dupeire & Andrew Ponson. Thank you to all!
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Ryan Dupuy follows up his opening round 64 (-8) with another impressive 65 (-7) and grows his lead to 3, sitting at -15 total entering the final day of the 2026 Gulf States Open presented by Ben Nelson Golf and Outdoor E-Z-GO.
Make sure to follow along tomorrow as we prepare to crown the 2026 Gulf States Open Champion at Starkville Country Club!
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Ryan Dupuy, Jared Smith, & Parker Greene all share the lead at -8 after Round 1 of the 2026 Gulf States Open at Starkville Country Club presented by Ben Nelson Golf and Outdoor E-Z-GO
Follow along for the next two days on our story or the link in bio 🏆
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The beautiful Starkville Country Club through the eyes of a disposable camera 📸
Round 1 of the 2026 Gulf States Open starts tomorrow. Follow along on our story or through the link in bio.
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Congratulations to our winners at our Sub Regional in Diamondhead Mississippi and we appreciate everyone for coming out!🏌️⛳️
We wish our overall champions best of luck in regionals in Tulsa, Oklahoma at Southern Hills Country Club!🏆🍀
#drivechipandputt #gulfstatespga #pga
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Congratulations to Metairie Country Club Director of Golf, Nic Ishee, PGA for being crowned the 2026 GSPGA Match Play Champion. Ishee defeated Hattiesburg Country Club Director of Golf, Kyle Ramey, PGA 1 up in the final match to secure the 🏆.
Thank you to Golf Sign & Design for supporting this season long tournament and Ellendale Country Club for hosting!
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The Gulf States Section, Professional Golfers’ Association of America, is an association of golf professionals whose mission is to promote interest, participation, and enjoyment in the game of golf; establish and maintain professional standards of practice; and enhance the well-being of golf professionals.
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Louisiana Junior Golf Tour
OPEN TO JUNIORS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS, AGES 11-18
The mission of the LJGT is to create more playing opportunities for ALL junior golfers in Louisiana and to do so at an affordable rate.
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Required for all Class A PGA Members
Total PDR per cycle = 54 Meeting/Education/Player Development/Professional Standards = 36
