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GOFF OVERCOMES SONNIER IN 19
The 2022 Gulf States PGA Match Play Championship took on a very different look than in years past. A record field of 64 players was
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CRAWFORD EARNS THE GULF STATES PGA PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR HONOR
The Gulf States PGA Selects 2022 Section and Chapter Award Winners In recognition of his exemplary role as a PGA member, Head Professional J.T.
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SONNIER HEADS TO THE SANDERSON FARMS CHAMPIONSHIP!
The 2022 Gulf States E-Z-GO Section Championship was held at Bayou DeSiard Country Club on September 19-20 in Monroe, LA. The field was
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Congratulations Drew Goff, PGA for winning the Gulf States PGA Match Play Championship!
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We had a great inaugural Gulf States PGA Birdie Bash on September 27th! Congratulations to the 14 teams who played 72 holes to raise $50,475 for PGA REACH Gulf States and Children's of Mississippi Hospital!
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Help support Gulf States PGA REACH and Children’s of Mississippi by donating to our Birdie Bash!
It's not too late to donate to this great cause! Go to winningticket.com/gulf-states-birdie-bash-2022 and pledge your support to one of the teams playing in the Birdie Bash on Tuesday! All proceeds go to PGA Reach Gulf States and Children's of Mississippi!
Congratulations Greg Sonnier, PGA for winning the Gulf States E-Z-GO Section Championship! Also, congratulations Cliff Bailey, PGA for winning the Senior Division!
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We had a great inaugural Gulf States PGA Birdie Bash on September 27th! Congratulations to the 14 teams who played 72 holes to raise $50,475 for PGA REACH Gulf States and Children's of Mississippi Hospital!
Help support Gulf States PGA REACH and Children’s of Mississippi by donating to our Birdie Bash!
It's not too late to donate to this great cause! Go to winningticket.com/gulf-states-birdie-bash-2022 and pledge your support to one of the teams playing in the Birdie Bash on Tuesday! All proceeds go to PGA Reach Gulf States and Children's of Mississippi!
We had a great PGA HOPE Training day today @cityparkgolf! Thank you to all the Gulf States PGA Professionals who attended and Brian Oliver for teaching the class. We are going to impact even more Veteran lives through golf! #PGAHOPE #helpingourpatriotseverywhere
Congratulations Team Shreveport! Thank you @pgajrleague and @nationalcarrental! #drivetothechampionship
Congratulations Brice Wilkinson for a great three-day tournament and for winning the Low Amateur and the 2022 MS PGA Trustmark Invitational Championship! @trustmark
Congratulations John Harmon for winning the Super Senior Championship Division at the 2022 MS PGA Trustmark Invitational! @trustmark
Well done everyone! Congratulations as well to our 12 & Under Division Champions: Reed Winkler and Maci Williams!
We had a great turnout at the Gulf States PGA Junior Championship on June 8-9th! Congratulations to our 2 Overall Boys Division & 2 Overall Girls Division Champions!
John Markow (73-70—143)
Caden Lester (72-72—144)
Harper Anne Hinckley (75-70—145)
Liza Lapeyre (75-73—148)
Congratulations again Justin Hyman for winning the low pro! @gcofla @clubcar @turtlesonapparel @pgatour
Congratulations again Nick Ellison, PGA! @gcofla @clubcar @turtlesonapparel @pgatour
Congratulations to Nick Ellison, PGA for being crowned the Louisiana Chapter Champion in the regular division, and Jake Narro, PGA for winning the senior division! Also congratulations Justin Hyman for being the low pro! @gcofla @clubcar @turtlesonapparel @pgatour
Congratulations Team Olly Thomson, Leigh Brannan, and Kent Smith for winning the Sun Mountain/Yamaha 3 Pro Championship this past Monday! @sunmountainsports @yamahagolfcar
Olly Thomson's Interview from the Sun Mountain/Yamaha 3 Pro Championship on Monday! @sunmountainsports @yamahagolfcar
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.
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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.
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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 MoreMSR Requirements
Total MSR per cycle = 54 Meeting/Education/Player Development/Professional Standards = 36
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