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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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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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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
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
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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! 🤝
Thank you to Patrick Farms Golf Club’s Head Professional Derek Benson & Randy Watkins Golf for hosting! ...
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Congratulations to Gulf States PGA qualifiers; Addilyn Paige Stephens of Pearl, MS & Emma Stein of Westlake, LA for advancing to the 2027 Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals The Masters. The duo did so by finishing first in their age division at the Regional Qualifier held at Southern Hills Country Club South Central PGA. ...
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2026 Gulf States PGA E-Z-GO Section Champion: Jake Narro, PGA. Post-round interview 🏆. ...
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For the 7th time in his illustrious career, former GSPGA President and Golf Cars of Louisiana Sales Rep; Jake Narro, PGA is our Gulf States PGA E-Z-GO Section Champion 🏆.
A final day 67 propelled Narro to a 3 shot victory and his 7th Section title since Narro achieved membership in 1996. Narro completed a clean sweep of this year’s event, winning both the Regular and Senior division.
The Gulf States PGA enjoyed a tremendous two-days at Bayou Desiard Country Club who so graciously hosted our professionals in Monroe. Thank you to host GSPGA Members Nick Ellison, PGA | Bill Baker, PGA | Ryan Linder & Superintendent Brandon Johnson.
Thank you to Ben Nelson Golf and Outdoor E-Z-GO for continuing to support this event and our Section. Also supporting this event was Mark Danton of Winston Collection, Cam Smith, PGA of shadeheadwear, Taylor Erkman of StrackaLine, and Alvin Newell of Maui Jim. ...
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Kyle Ramey, PGA - Director of Golf at HattiesburgCountryClub is our Round 1 leader at the 2026 Gulf States E-Z-GO Section Championship with a opening round 68 (-4).
Stay tuned tomorrow where we will crown or 2026 Section Champion here at Bayou Desiard Country Club ...
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