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Scott Cherry Wins 2026 SCPGA Section Championship
Rancho La Quinta CC | Sept 14-16
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Jenny Lee, PGA

2026 SCPGA Women's Section Champion
September 8-9, 2026 | Pauma Valley Country Club
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The Southern California PGA Foundation’s mission is to provide all those who might benefit, especially youth from all communities, with opportunities to acquire sustainable life skills and values obtained through the game of golf.

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The Southern California Section of the PGA of America was established in 1924, and today it is comprised of over 2,000 Golf Professionals working at over 500 facilities within the Section. The mission of the Southern California Section (SCPGA) is the purpose of the PGA of America: to promote the enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the golf industry. The SCPGA provides competitive playing opportunities, educational seminars, and player development initiatives within a geographic area that stretches from Baywood Park to the Mexican border and from the Pacific Ocean to the Nevada and Arizona borders.

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Please join us in congratulating Nikki Prichard, PGA, of Arrowood Golf Course, on receiving the 2026 SCPGA Tom Addis III Professional Development Award. She will be celebrated at the President’s Dinner on December 13 at Wood Ranch Golf Club.
#WeAreSoCalPGA

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Please join us in congratulating Nikki Prichard, PGA, of Arrowood Golf Course, on receiving the 2026 SCPGA Tom Addis III Professional Development Award. She will be celebrated at the President’s Dinner on December 13 at Wood Ranch Golf Club. #WeAreSoCalPGA

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We are excited to welcome our newest PGA Members Stephanie Fernandez, PGA, Hunter Pietila, PGA, and Aaron Fekin, PGA, into the Southern California PGA Section!
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We are excited to welcome our newest PGA Members Stephanie Fernandez, PGA, Hunter Pietila, PGA, and Aaron Fekin, PGA, into the Southern California PGA Section! #WeAreSoCalPGA

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Join us in congratulating Gregory Rubino, PGA, on becoming a Quarter Century Member in the month of October!
#WeAreSoCalPGA

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Join us in congratulating Gregory Rubino, PGA, on becoming a Quarter Century Member in the month of October! #WeAreSoCalPGA

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Join us in congratulating Michael Clifford, PGA, and Bill Westerlund, PGA, on becoming Half Century Members in the month of October!
#WeAreSoCalPGA

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Join us in congratulating Michael Clifford, PGA, and Bill Westerlund, PGA, on becoming Half Century Members in the month of October! #WeAreSoCalPGA

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Please join us in congratulating Geoffrey Dean, PGA, of PGA West - Private Golf Courses, on being named the 2026 SCPGA Eddie Merrins Teacher & Coach of the Year. He will be celebrated at the President’s Dinner on December 13 at Wood Ranch Golf Club.
#WeAreSoCalPGA

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Please join us in congratulating Geoffrey Dean, PGA, of PGA West - Private Golf Courses, on being named the 2026 SCPGA Eddie Merrins Teacher & Coach of the Year. He will be celebrated at the President’s Dinner on December 13 at Wood Ranch Golf Club. #WeAreSoCalPGA

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⛳️ GIVEAWAY: $150 Caddy Daddy giftcard! ⛳️

Ready to elevate your golf game? We’ve teamed up to give one lucky winner a $150 gift card to @caddydaddygolf!

How to enter:
❤️ 1. Like this post
🤝 2. Follow @scpga, @caddydaddygolf and @scpgajrtour
🏌🏻‍♀️3. Tag two friends

One entry per person. Winner will be announced on Oct. 15.

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⛳️ GIVEAWAY: $150 Caddy Daddy giftcard! ⛳️ Ready to elevate your golf game? We’ve teamed up to give one lucky winner a $150 gift card to @caddydaddygolf! How to enter: ❤️ 1. Like this post 🤝 2. Follow @scpga, @caddydaddygolf and @scpgajrtour 🏌🏻‍♀️3. Tag two friends One entry per person. Winner will be announced on Oct. 15. #WeAreSoCalPGA

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Join us in congratulating Blake Jirges, PGA, of Coto De Caza Golf & Racquet Club, who is the 2026 SCPGA Golf Professional of the Year. He will be celebrated at the President’s Dinner on December 13 at Wood Ranch Golf Club.
#WeAreSoCalPGA

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Join us in congratulating Blake Jirges, PGA, of Coto De Caza Golf & Racquet Club, who is the 2026 SCPGA Golf Professional of the Year. He will be celebrated at the President’s Dinner on December 13 at Wood Ranch Golf Club. #WeAreSoCalPGA

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