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SEGUIN AND DURBIN EDGE OUT FIELD AT PATRICK FARMS TO WIN YAMAHA SENIOR/JUNIOR PRO-PRO
PEARL, MS – OCTOBER 5, 2026: The team of Brayden Seguin/Andy Durbin has earned the honor of being named the 2026 Yamaha Senior/Junior Pro-Pro
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JAKE NARRO SECURES HIS 7TH GULF STATES PGA SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AT BAYOU DE SIARD
MONROE, LA – SEPTEMBER 15, 2026: The 2026 Gulf States E-Z-GO Section Championship took place at Bayou De Siard Country Club from September 14-15th.
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ELLIS & MACIASZ MOVE ON TO STREAMSONG
AVONDALE, LA – SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: In the midst of scattered thunderstorms and high humidity, Kyle Ellis, PGA, from the Country Club of Oxford,
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Congratulations to our 2026 PING / Sterling Cut Glass Pro-Scratch Champions; Hattiesburg Country Club Director of Golf Kyle Ramey, PGA and his son Gunner Ramey. The father-son duo shot -9 on the firm & fast Bayou DeSiard Country Club in Monroe, LA. 🏆
Thank you to Nick Ellison, PGA and @bayoudesiardcc for once again hosting us and providing their usual tremendous hospitality.
Supporting this event was Gulf States PGA member Grant Landry, PGA of @pingtour , Alvin Newell of @sterling_cut_glass & @mauijim , Hayley Hill of @sterling_cut_glass, and the entire Louisiana & Mississippi @adidasgolf team, Ben Benton, Janie Rieger, & Fischer Jacobs.
We look forward to seeing everyone at our annual E-Z-GO Oliver Counce Six-Pro Championship, December 7th at the Club at Diamondhead to end out our 2026 tournament season!
📸 Lots of great stuff happening at the 110th PGA Annual Meeting in Las Vegas! Congratulations @alexabbruzza on receiving the Merchandiser of the Year - Public Category National Award! 🥇 Also pictured, Julius Mason and Terry Clark with Ryder Cup Captain Jim Furyk. You can watch the entire live stream on pga.org/annual-meeting-livestream
A little can go a long way.
A $10 gift can help offset the cost of golf supplies used during a PGA HOPE session, helping Veterans and Active Service Members participate in a program built around connection, community and camaraderie.
We are raising funds on behalf of the Gulf States PGA through the HOPE 4 Heroes campaign. Will you give $10 to support a Veteran?
Every gift helps – and if you can’t donate, sharing this fundraiser is another great way to show your support.
Give today: link in bio!
#HOPE4Heroes
For Veterans and Active Duty Service Members, @PGAHOPE is more than a golf program.
Through free programming led by PGA of America Golf Professionals, participants can learn and play the game while building confidence, supporting their well-being and connecting with fellow Veterans in a welcoming community.
HOPE 4 Heroes helps make PGA HOPE possible for Veterans in the Gulf States and across the country. Join the initiative!
www.pgahope.com
We would like to wish the best of luck to Gulf States PGA Members (L-R) Reed Hughes, PGA ➡️ Reg Adams, PGA ➡️ Kevin Landry, PGA ➡️ Jake Narro, PGA as they compete at the 2026 Senior PGA Professional Championship at @superstitionmountaincc @pga
The Gulf States PGA would like to recognize the following individuals for being included on @golfdigest Best Young Teachers in America for 2027-2028. Congratulations to all!
Paxton Clabaugh, PGA @p_clabaugh / @pelicanpointgolfclub
Luke Reilly, PGA @lukereillygolf / @countryclubofjackson
Jacob Ross, PGA @jacobrossgolf / @reuniongolfandcc
Thomas Watkins, Jr. @thomas_watkinsgolf
Brayden Seguin of Titlest / Acushnet Company & Andy Durbin of Southern Trace Country Club are your 2026 Yamaha Sr/Jr Pro-Pro Champions! 🏆
The duo fired off a -11 good for the victory and one clear of the field.
Thank you to Jeff Jungers of @yamahagolfcar for his longtime support of this event. We also were fortunate to have Kolbe Verdun of @turtleboxaudio, Keelan McMillan of @tascperformance, and Nick Spath of @thedashclip with us on site supporting the event! 🤝
Thank you to Patrick Farms Golf Club’s Head Professional Derek Benson & Randy Watkins Golf for hosting!
Congratulations to Gulf States PGA qualifiers; Addilyn Paige Stephens of Pearl, MS & Emma Stein of Westlake, LA for advancing to the 2027 @drivechipandputt National Finals @themasters. The duo did so by finishing first in their age division at the Regional Qualifier held at @southernhillscc @southcentralpga.
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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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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
Congratulations to our 2026 PING / Sterling Cut Glass Pro-Scratch Champions; Hattiesburg Country Club Director of Golf Kyle Ramey, PGA and his son Gunner Ramey. The father-son duo shot -9 on the firm & fast Bayou DeSiard Country Club in Monroe, LA. 🏆
Thank you to Nick Ellison, PGA and Bayou Desiard Country Club for once again hosting us and providing their usual tremendous hospitality.
Supporting this event was Gulf States PGA member Grant Landry, PGA of PING , Alvin Newell of Sterling Cut Glass & Maui Jim , Hayley Hill of Sterling Cut Glass, and the entire Louisiana & Mississippi adidas Golf team, Ben Benton, Janie Rieger, & Fischer Jacobs.
We look forward to seeing everyone at our annual E-Z-GO Oliver Counce Six-Pro Championship, December 7th at the Club at Diamondhead to end out our 2026 tournament season! ...
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A little can go a long way.
A $10 gift can help offset the cost of golf supplies used during a PGA HOPE session, helping Veterans and Active Service Members participate in a program built around connection, community and camaraderie.
We are raising funds on behalf of the Gulf States PGA through the HOPE 4 Heroes campaign. Will you give $10 to support a Veteran?
Every gift helps – and if you can’t donate, sharing this fundraiser is another great way to show your support.
Give today: give.pgareach.org/campaign/841228/donate
#Hope4Heroes ...
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For Veterans and Active Duty Service Members, @PGAHOPE is more than a golf program.
Through free programming led by PGA of America Golf Professionals, participants can learn and play the game while building confidence, supporting their well-being and connecting with fellow Veterans in a welcoming community.
HOPE 4 Heroes helps make PGA HOPE possible for Veterans in the Gulf States and across the country. Learn how your support helps provide the instruction, equipment and resources participants need to take part at no cost.
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www.pgahope.com
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We would like to wish the best of luck to Gulf States PGA Members (L-R) Reed Hughes, PGA ➡️ Reg Adams, PGA ➡️ Kevin Landry, PGA ➡️ Jake Narro, PGA as they compete at the 2026 Senior PGA Professional Championship at Superstition Mountain GCC PGA of America ...
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David Marchand, PGA - St. Amant High School Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee! ...
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The Gulf States PGA would like to recognize the following individuals for being included on Golf Digest Best Young Teachers in America for 2027-2028. Congratulations to all!
Paxton Clabaugh, PGA Paxton Clabaugh, PGA / Pelican Point Golf Club
Luke Reilly, PGA Luke Reilly, PGA / Country Club of Jackson
Jacob Ross, PGA Jacob Ross, PGA / Reunion Golf and Country Club
Thomas Watkins, Jr. Thomas Watkins ...
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Brayden Seguin of Titlest / Acushnet Company & Andy Durbin of Southern Trace Country Club are your 2026 Yamaha Sr/Jr Pro-Pro Champions! 🏆
The duo fired off a -11 good for the victory and one clear of the field.
Thank you to Jeff Jungers of Yamaha Golf-Car Company for his longtime support of this event. We also were fortunate to have Kolbe Verdun of TURTLEBOX, Keelan McMillan of tasc Apparel + Activewear, and Nick Spath of DASHCLIP with us on site supporting the event! 🤝
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