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MARTEL/LEE SNATCH THE FOURTH ANNUAL PTE GOLF SENIOR/JUNIOR PRO-PRO CHAMPIONSHIP
Mandeville, LA: The team of Allan Martel, PGA of Grand Bear Golf Course/David Lee, PGA of 1.50 Golf, has earned the honor of being named the
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TEAM VEGAS SECURES THE WIN AT WINDANCE
Gulfport, MS: The Gulf States PGA Jani-King Pro-Am was hosted at Windance Country Club on Monday, February 13, 2023. The field consisted of 22,
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LOUISIANA RECLAIMS THE 2023 MACKEL CUP
The 2023 Mackel Cup was held on Sunday, January 15th, and Monday, January 16th at Bayou Oaks at City Park – South Course and Metairie
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Congratulations to the Louisiana Chapter PGA including Reg Adams, Emlyn Aubrey, Cliff Bailey, Bill Baker, Nick Ellison, Robert Flanagan, Drew Goff, Adam Manuel, Ryan Mundine, Jake Narro, Blaine Patin, Greg Sonnier, Clay Weems, and Brian Williams!
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The Louisiana Team reclaims the 2023 Mackel Cup!
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Congratulations Team Howell for winning the 2023 Caribbean Pro-Am!
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Congratulations to Team Kyle Ramey, PGA, Gavin Vegas, PGA, Jonathan Walker, Colby Blake, and Jon-Michael Davidson, on winning the scorecard playoff with eighteen under, 54!
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Gavin Vegas, PGA interview from the Gulf States E-Z-GO Oliver Counce Six Pro Championship! E-Z-GO Ben Nelson Golf and Outdoor TravisMathew Apparel Evolve Golf Mobile Pro Shop Hole-in-One USA
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All religions welcome
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The PGA Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship Program is open until April 10th! If you’re a student in college, don’t forget to submit an application #tapintuesday
Allan Martel, PGA and David Lee, PGA give us a dual post-round interview at the PTE Golf Gulf States PGA Senior/Junior Pro-Pro Championship!
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@evolvegolf wants to remind you to Prebook for 2023 before it`s too late!
Get everything you need from @evolvegolf to gear up for a successful season.
Congratulations to Team Vegas for winning the Gulf States PGA Jani-King Pro-Am at Windance Country Club!
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Gavin Vegas, PGA gives us a post-round interview at the 2023 Gulf States PGA Jani-King Pro-Am!
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Thank you @strackaline for the amazing Mackel Cup yardage books! Extremely detailed and useful at both @cityparkgolf and @metairiecc_golfshop
Congratulations to the Louisiana Chapter PGA including Reg Adams, Emlyn Aubrey, Cliff Bailey, Bill Baker, Nick Ellison, Robert Flanagan, Drew Goff, Adam Manuel, Ryan Mundine, Jake Narro, Blaine Patin, Greg Sonnier, Clay Weems, and Brian Williams!
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The Louisiana Team reclaims the 2023 Mackel Cup!
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Congratulations Team Howell for winning the 2023 Caribbean Pro-Am!
Good Luck Adam Manuel & Reed Balcerowicz at the 46th National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional Championship!
Guess what? It`s #FUNdraisingFriday! Give with a purpose to the PGA National Day of HOPE campaign to positively impact the lives of Veterans. #pgahope
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Congratulations to the PING/Sterling Cut Glass Pro-Scratch Champions!
Team Sonnier/Bougard won with 10-under-par, 62.
Greg Sonnier, PGA was the low PGA Professional champion with 7-under-par, 65.
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Congratulations to the PING/Sterling Cut Glass Pro-Scratch Low Pro Champion: Greg Sonnier, PGA with 7-under-par, 65.
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Happy #MotivationMonday! Share your excitement about PGA National Day of HOPE and the brave Veterans who will be impacted!
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Congratulations Team Brannan for winning the Gulf States PGA Pro-Am presented by Jani-King with 22-under-par! @janikinggulfcoast @slidebelts @oakley
PGA HOPE is on a mission to change the lives of Veterans through the game of golf to enhance their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. Join the cause. Give with a purpose and support our nation`s heroes.
Donate now! #pgahope
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Good luck Harold Williams, Gulf States PGA HOPE Ambassador, Morgan Williamson, PGA, and Hoppy Smith, PGA this weekend at the PGA HOPE National Golf & Wellness Week. #pgahope Link in bio
Congratulations to our 2022 Gulf States PGA Special Award Recipients! Looking forward to recognizing them all at our ceremony in December.
PGA Golf Professional of the Year Award -- J.T. Crawford, PGA
PGA Teacher & Coach of the Year Award -- Brad Pullin, PGA
Bill Strausbaugh Award -- Robbie Gueringer, PGA
PGA Professional Development Award -- Marie Gateley, PGA
PGA Player Development Award -- Bobby Flanagan, PGA
PGA Youth Player Development Award -- Robbie Gueringer, PGA
Assistant Professional of the Year Award -- Bill Baker, PGA
Patriot Award -- Reg Adams, PGA
Merchandiser of the Year - Private Award -- Billy Holtz, PGA
Merchandiser of the Year - Public Award -- Dustin Diez, PGA
Merchandiser of the Year - Resort Award -- Allan Martel, PGA
Mississippi Chapter Carpenter-Lindsay Award -- Tommy Snell
Louisiana Chapter Barbato-Thomas Award -- Jimmy Headrick, PGA
Louisiana Chapter Assistant of the Year Award -- Bobby Flanagan, PGA
Louisiana Chapter Golf Professional of the Year Award -- Chris Burkstaller, PGA
Mississippi Chapter Assistant of the Year Award -- Nate Kitson, PGA
Mississippi Chapter Golf Professional of the Year Award -- Matt Brunetz, PGA
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.
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Total MSR per cycle = 54 Meeting/Education/Player Development/Professional Standards = 36
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