The PGA Specialist Program is an online, career-enhancing educational curriculum that supports the goals of PGA Members who are committed to continuously improving their business and teaching skills to meet the increasing demands of the golf industry. This online approach ensures “on-demand” access when your schedule permits, while reducing time and travel costs associated with traditional classes.
The program offers three specializations:
- Executive Management
- Golf Operations
- Teaching & Coaching
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Southern Ohio PGA – Specialized Professionals (as of February 2024)
- Jackie K Buckley, PGA | Teaching & Coaching | Scioto Country Club
- Mark T. Day, PGA | Golf Operations | Safari Golf Club
- John W. Elking, PGA | Golf Operations | Piqua Country Club
- Brian T. Fennen, PGA | Golf Operations and Teaching & Coaching | The Golf Club At Yankee Trace
- Tom Harris, PGA | Teaching & Coaching | NCR Country Club
- Gip Hoagland, PGA | Golf Operations | University of Dayton/NCR Country Club
- Michael Pharo, PGA | Golf Operations | Wetherington Golf & Country Club
- Rob Smyser, PGA | Executive Management | Heritage Golf Club
- Corey L. Weckerling, PGA | Golf Operations | Moraine Country Club
The Certified Professional Program is an online, career-enhancing educational curriculum that supports the goals of PGA Members who are committed to continuously improving their business and teaching skills to meet the increasing demands of the golf industry. This online approach ensures “on-demand” access when your schedule permits, while reducing time and travel costs associated with traditional classes.
The program offers three certifications:
- Executive Management
- Golf Operations
- Teaching & Coaching
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Southern Ohio PGA – Certified Professionals (as of February 2024)
- Frederick A Bailey, PGA | Golf Operations, Teaching & Coaching
- Thomas H. Barnhart III, PGA | Golf Operations | NBC Sports
- Brian E Booher, PGA | Golf Operations, Teaching & Coaching | Otterbein University
- Derek C. Buckley, PGA | General Management | Muirfield Village Golf Club
- Christopher B. Deibel, PGA | Teaching & Coaching | Ohio Dominican University
- John R. Eifert Jr., PGA | Teaching & Coaching and Golf Operations | Walden Ponds Golf Club
- Tony B. Elieff, PGA | Teaching & Coaching | NCR Country Club
- Chad Evans | Golf Operations | True Spec Golf – Columbus
- Joseph M. Falardeau, PGA | Golf Operations | Scioto Country Club
- Brian T. Fennen, PGA | Teaching & Coaching | The Golf Club At Yankee Trace
- Patrick L. Foppe, PGA | Teaching & Coaching | 1 Under Golf
- Jeffrey L. Grant, PGA | General Management | NCR Country Club
- Daniel J. Halley, PGA | Golf Operations | GOLFTEC – Dublin
- Christopher M. Harris, PGA | Golf Operations | Wetherington Golf & Country Club
- Carrie S. Jena, PGA | Teaching & Coaching |
- Brian A. Jones, PGA | Teaching & Coaching, General Management and Golf Operations | Kenwood Country Club
- Rob D. Karnes, PGA | Golf Operations | NCR Country Club
- Tom Kendrick, PGA | Golf Operations |
- David Kraus, PGA | Teaching & Coaching, General Management and Golf Operations
- Mack T. McConaha | Teaching & Coaching | The Golf Room
- Michael S. Murphy, PGA | General Management, Teaching & Coaching and Golf Operations | Heritage Club
- Andrew P. Oxender, PGA | Golf Operations | The Golf Club At Little Turtle
- James A. Peters, PGA | Teaching & Coaching | The Acres
- Gene R. Powell III, PGA | General Management, Teaching & Coaching and Golf Operations | Four Bridges Country Club
- Jennifer M. Ridle, PGA | Golf Operations | Little Miami Golf Center
- William G. Robinson Jr., PGA | Teaching & Coaching | Ohio State University Golf Club
- Will Schneider, PGA | Golf Operations | Four Bridges Country Club
- Duncan J. Setchell, PGA | Teaching & Coaching | Eagle Realty Group
- James Simminger, PGA | Player Development, Teaching & Coaching and Golf Operations | ISG A/S Trackman
- Brian C. Staarmann, PGA | Teaching & Coaching | Tri County Golf Ranch
- Steven M. Starr, PGA | Player Development, Teaching & Coaching, General Management and Golf Operations | Meadow Links & Golf Academy
- Brandon M. Sullivan, PGA | Golf Operations | Oasis Golf Club & Conference Center
- Eric M. Thielsen, PGA | Teaching & Coaching | GOLFTEC – Easton
- Justin R. Van Heukelom, PGA | Golf Operations | Worthington Hills Country Club
- Mark A. Williams, PGA | Teaching & Coaching | The Links At Groveport
- Melissa M Yeazell, PGA | Teaching & Coaching | Tri County Golf Ranch
The revised PGA Master Professional Program showcases a PGA Certified Professional’s continued expertise and experience in his or her specific career path through a proven track record of success and industry involvement. This program is designed to quantify and promote more value to employers and elevate the image of the PGA Certified Professional through a progressive approach to lifelong learning guided by enhanced mentoring and coaching.
The program offers three career paths for demonstrating one’s career Body of Work:
- Executive Management
- Golf Operations
- Teaching & Coaching
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Southern Ohio PGA – Master Professionals (as of February 2024)
- Mark T. Day, PGA | Golf Operations | Safari Golf Club
- Rob D. Karnes, PGA | Golf Operations | NCR Country Club
- Gene R. Powell III, PGA | Teaching & Coaching | Four Bridges Country Club
- Thomas H. Barnhart III, PGA | Golf Operations | NBC Sports
- Joel Suggs, PGA | Teaching & Coaching | Cincinnati Golf…Success in Greenhills
- John J. Marchi, PGA | Teaching & Coaching