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TEAM WILLIAMS, PATIN, NARRO, MANNE, BOURGEOIS & GRASSI CLAIM E-Z-GO SIX-PRO
Covington, LA: The E-Z-GO Oliver Counce Six-Pro Championship was held on Monday, December 4th at Tchefuncta Country Club. The field was comprised of
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HUGHES HEADS TO THE SANDERSON FARMS CHAMPIONSHIP!
Canton, MS: The 2023 Gulf States E-Z-GO Section Championship was held at Deerfield Golf Club on September 18-19 in Canton, MS. The field was
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Join us for PGA National Day of HOPE! Donate to the cause by clicking the link in bio. Be a part of something greater! The PGA of America will be matching any funds raised in our Section up to $10,000!
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Join us for PGA National Day of HOPE! Donate to the cause by going to givebutter.com/REACHGulfStates. Be a part of something greater! The PGA of America will be matching any funds raised in our Section up to $10,000!
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Only 3 days left until the 2nd Annual Play Yellow Birdie Bash! We still have room for more teams to sign up. Or if you want to donate instead, you can pledge a monetary amount based on how many birdies a team makes on October 10th at Deerfield Golf Club! charity.pledgeit.org/GulfStatesBirdieBash
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Only a week left until the 2nd Annual Play Yellow Birdie Bash! We still have room for more teams to sign up. Or if you want to donate instead, you can pledge a monetary amount based on how many birdies a team makes on October 10th at Deerfield Golf Club! charity.pledgeit.org/GulfStatesBirdieBash
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Only 13 days left until the 2nd Annual Play Yellow Birdie Bash! We still have room for more teams to sign up. Or if you want to donate instead, you can pledge a monetary amount based on how many birdies a team makes on October 10th at Deerfield Golf Club! charity.pledgeit.org/GulfStatesBirdieBash
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Join us for PGA National Day of HOPE! Donate to the cause by clicking the link in bio. Be a part of something greater! The PGA of America will be matching any funds raised in our Section up to $10,000!
Only 3 days left until the 2nd Annual Play Yellow Birdie Bash! We still have room for more teams to sign up. Or if you want to donate instead, you can pledge a monetary amount based on how many birdies a team makes on October 10th at Deerfield Golf Club! Link in bio
Only a week left until the 2nd Annual Play Yellow Birdie Bash! We still have room for more teams to sign up. Or if you want to donate instead, you can pledge a monetary amount based on how many birdies a team makes on October 10th at Deerfield Golf Club! Link in bio
Only 13 days left until the 2nd Annual Play Yellow Birdie Bash! We still have room for more teams to sign up. Or if you want to donate instead, you can pledge a monetary amount based on how many birdies a team makes on October 10th at Deerfield Golf Club! Link in bio
@evolvegolf wants you to remember that Pre-Book season is here! Be on the lookout for deals to help you stock up for 2024!
Great PGA HOPE Session out at @grandbeargc! @pgahope #helpingourpatriotseverywhere
Congratulations Reed Hughes, PGA for winning both the regular and senior division of the Gulf States PGA Section Championship with a two-day score of 71-68–139!
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Reed Hughes, PGA shares an interview with us after his win in both the regular and senior division at the Gulf States PGA Section Championship!
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Thank you Jon Howell, @ezgocarts, @bngolfandoutdoor, @meatchurchbbqsupply and Deerfield Golf Club for sponsoring the Gulf States PGA Section Championship BBQ dinner and putting contest!
We had a great Day of HOPE honoring our Veterans on September 11th. If you would like to make a contribution to PGA HOPE, you can do so at the link in bio!
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Great opportunity for Juniors! Check out the poster for more details.
Here is the sign-up link for those who do not have U.S. Kid’s priority status:
https://uskidsgolf.formstack.com/forms/teen_series_2021
Jerry Covich, PGA shares an interview with us after taking Super Senior honors last Tuesday.
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Jake Narro, PGA shares an interview with us after the 2nd round of the Gulf States PGA Senior Championship and Senior PGA Professional Championship Qualifier.
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Congratulations Jake Narro, PGA for winning the Gulf States PGA Senior Professional/Senior Section Championship at Laurel Country Club! Also, congratulations Jerry Covich, PGA for winning the Super Senior Division!
Qualifiers: Jake Narro, PGA, Reed Hughes, PGA
Alternates: Cliff Bailey, PGA, Reg Adams, PGA, Scott Davey, PGA
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First day of PGA HOPE at Grand Bear was a hit! @grandbeargolfcourse @windance_country_club
Tap-In Tuesday! (one day late) Go sign up for the Senior Professional Championship. The deadline ends Friday at noon. This Championship is open to our Gulf States Seniors and Super Seniors. We hope to see you there! #tapintuesday
Congratulations to our Drive Chip and Putt Sub-Regional competitors! Proud of all the junior golfers who played their best despite the sweltering heat @clubatdiamondhead @drivechipandputt
Congratulations to all of our TPC Louisiana Drive Chip and Putt qualifiers who will be moving on to the Subregional in a couple of weeks!
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Photos are courtesy of New Orleans Snapshots by Andrew J Cohoon
Congratulations Kyle Ramey, PGA for winning the Gulf States PGA Professional Championship at Old Waverly Golf Club!
Qualifiers: Kyle Ramey, PGA, Jake Narro, PGA, Jon Howell, PGA
Alternates: Joseph Hanko, PGA, Emlyn Aubrey, PGA, Benji Williams, PGA
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Kyle Ramey, PGA gives us an interview after his win at the Gulf States PGA Professional Championship at Old Waverly Golf Club!
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Our Mission
Making the Game Better for 50+ Years
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.
Strategic Objectives:
- Establish a collegial and supportive environment among PGA Members, including:
–Organized Competition
–Meetings
–Benefits - Encourage the use and employment of PGA Professionals by providing services to golfers and the golf industry.
- Enhance the skill levels of members and apprentices through education.
- Provide service to support National programs within the Section.
- Promote enjoyment and participation in the game by providing programs and services to golfers.
Benefits of Being a PGA Professional
Expand Your Career
PGA Professionals have the opportunity to pursue a variety of exciting careers within the golf industry including golf operations, teaching and coaching and executive management.
Play Your Best
PGA Members have the opportunity to compete in numerous tournaments throughout the country on some of the best courses in the world.
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.
Learn MorePDR Requirements
Total PDR per cycle = 54 Meeting/Education/Player Development/Professional Standards = 36
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