Southwest PGA

Congrats to PGA Life Member Jim Carter and Omni Tucson National Resort & Spa's Dean Vomacka on combining efforts for an incredible 11-under-par 60 at the Southwest PGA Pro-Pro at Talking Stick Golf Club on a blemish-free scorecard. They edged out a trio of teams by one stroke in this competition that included six holes each of Better Ball, Scramble and Select Drive Better Ball.

Results - https://swpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/swpga27/event/swpga2726/contest/15/leaderboard.htm

Tasc Performance

Pro-Pro @ Talking Stick May 27, 2026 at Talking Stick Golf Club - The Piipaash Course

Congratulations to PGA of America Life Member Timothy Higgins for achieving PGA of America Half Century Status5️⃣0️⃣!

Congratulations to the following Southwest PGA Professionals for achieving PGA of America Quarter Century Status2️⃣5️⃣:
Craig Hocknull, PGA - A-14 - Saber Golf Company
Tony Rohlik, PGA - A-15 - Ace of Clubs Golf Shop & Golf Den
Edie Wessel, PGA - A-14 - The Silverleaf Club

Congratulations to Guy Shaw, PGA Director of Instruction at Phoenix Country Club on obtaining Specialty Certification in Teaching & Coaching.👏

Recent Member Elections:
Guy Shaw, PGA - A-14 - Phoenix Country Club

Newest Associates:
Kaden Boyter - B-8 - San Ignacio Golf Club
Chris Reedy - B-23 - PXG
Ethan Skinner - B-8 - Sterling Grove Golf and Country Club
Colter Jones - B-8 - Talking Stick Golf Club
Gary Duke - B-8 - Silverbell Golf Course
Ace Johnson - B-9 - Birdie Ranch at Silver Creek Golf Club
Joe Talsness - B-9 - Arizona Grand Golf Course
Joseph Arteca - B-8 - Desert Mountain Club
Bryce Veler - B-4 - Sierra Vista Golf Course
Liam Catron - B-8 - Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club

The opening round of the 2026 Arizona Senior Open Championship has begun at Verde River Golf & Social Club. The state championship features 144 amateurs and professionals nationwide. Following the second round the field will be cut to the low 50 scorers and ties for Wednesday’s final round. Follow along live at https://swpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/swpga27/event/swpga2722/contest/1/leaderboard.htm. PGA of America

An incredible 58th PGA Professional Championship for Charlie Beljan (T21 at 290 +3) & Erik Matthewson (T28 at 291 +4) at Bandon Dunes. We are so proud of you both - and all our Professionals who made it to Bandon. You represented the Section and yourselves brilliantly. Won’t be the last PPC for any of you. Congratulations! 🌵

Congratulations to Southwest PGA members Charlie Beljan & Erik Matthewson on advancing to the final round of the 58th PGA Professional Championship at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon. Beljan is tied for 1st at -3 & Matthewson is tied for 12th at +1. The top 20 finishers advance to the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, May 11-17. Finish strong boys! 🌵 Follow along live at https://hpe.golfgenius.com/pages/12439637454128953375. PGA of America

Well done Charlie Beljan, Tommi Avant & Erik Matthewson on making the 36-hole cut in the 58th PGA Professional Championship at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon. The third round begins at 7:35 AM on the Bandon Dunes course. Follow along live https://hpe.golfgenius.com/pages/12439637454128953375. 🌵 PGA of America