Southwest PGA

10/26/2026

Day 2 of our Southwest PGA/Troon teaching & Coaching Summit kicks off at True Spec Scottsdale before heading back to Troon North Golf Club.

10/26/2026

Congratulations to Southwest PGA Professionals Dean Vomacka & Jim Carter on a great Senior PGA Professional Championship at Superstition Mountain GCC. Vomacka finished T29 with a total of 284 (-4) & Carter T68 (+4).

With his T29 finish, Vomacka earned a spot in the 2027 Senior PGA Championship at the Concession Club in Bradenton, Florida. 👏

Well done boys! Way to rep the 🌵PGA of America

10/22/2026

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10/21/2026

Best of luck to our Southwest PGA Professionals competing in the 2026 Senior PGA Professional Championship, Oct. 22-25 at Superstition Mountain GCC in Gold Canyon, AZ. The low 35 scorers will earn a spot in the 2027 Senior PGA Championship at the Concession Club in Bradenton, Florida.

Round 1 and 2 starting times:

Jim CARTER - 1 (7:30 AM) - 10 (11:40 AM)
Ross FARLEY - 10 (7:55 AM) - 1 (12:05 PM)
J. D. LINDBERG - 1 (7:40 AM) - 10 (11:50 AM)
Gerry NORQUIST - 1 (8:10 AM) - 10 (12:20 PM)
Jerry SMITH - 10 (12:10 PM) - 1 (8:00 AM)
Jon STANLEY - 10 (11:20 AM) - 1 (7:10 AM)
Dean VOMACKA - 1 (7:00 AM) - 10 (11:10 AM)
Ralph WEST – 10 (7:45 AM) - 1 (11:55 AM)

Go get em boys. 🌵 PGA of America

10/20/2026

Congratulations to the Cactus and Pine Golf Course Superintendents Association for being honored with the 2026 Southwest PGA PING Golf Anser Award. PING Vice-President Stacey Pauwels (L) and Executive Chairman John Solheim (R) presented the award to (from L to R) Rob Collins, Carmella Ruggiero and Ernie Pock at the Southwest PGA Semi-Annual Meeting October 19th.

10/05/2026

Congratulations to the following Members on achieving PGA of America Half Century Status 5️⃣0️⃣:
Steve Willis, PGA - PGA Life Member
Fred Barr, PGA - A-4 - Desert Mirage Golf Course at Power Ranch
Joe Huber, PGA - PGA Life Member

10/05/2026

Congratulations to the following Members on achieving PGA of America Quarter Century Status 2️⃣5️⃣:
Roger Case, PGA - PGA Life Member
Robert Charland, PGA - A-1 - Sewailo Golf Club
Andy Schaper, PGA - A-4 - Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club

10/05/2026

Congratulations to Tina Tombs, PGA Teaching Professional at Gainey Ranch Golf Club, on earning PGA of America Specialty Certification in Teaching & Coaching!

10/05/2026

Recent Member Elections:
David McMillan, PGA - A-15 - Jerry's Golf Store
Leah Skaar, PGA - A-20 - Golf Genius Software
Jim Sutter - A-8 - Palo Verde Country Club
Eric Swobody - A-8 - Granite Falls Golf Club
Tina Tombs, PGA - A-6 - Gainey Ranch Golf Club

Newest Associates:
Lils Pinthier - B-8 - Tucson Country Club
MiKayla Sgrillo - B-6 - First Tee-Phoenix
Eric Hawerchuk - B-6 - Wicked 6 Academy
Tyler Morse - B-1 - Wigwam Golf
Ethan Roberts - B-8 - TPC Scottsdale
J.J. Massi - B-8 - Spanish Trail Country Club
Rick Rendon - B-8 - The Views Golf Club at Oro Valley
John Bae - B-23 - Golf Galaxy - Las Vegas

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09/28/2026

Let’s go Team Arizona!