Southwest PGA

The Southwest PGA Pro-Pro at TPC Scottsdale's Stadium Course ended in a 4-way tie. The teams of Coby Welch/Mark Thesing, Cody Ceccato/Chris Figueroa, Matt Mansholt/Jerry Smith, and Ben Weir/Jim Carter all finished the better ball competition at 6-under-par 65 for a share of the honors. Camelback Golf Club Talking Stick Golf Club TPC Scottsdale Lone Tree Golf Club Club Car Airshare

Final Results -

Pro-Pro @ TPC Scottsdale Jun 15, 2026 at TPC of Scottsdale - Stadium Course

Congratulations to the team from We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (Professional Max Rohlinger with amateurs Doren Sinyella, Tim Anmundson and JD Lewis) for winning the Southwest PGA Pro-Am at Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club. The team posted a one gross plus one net score of 125 (-19). Low Professional honors were shared between Jesse Mueller (GCU Golf Course) and Michael Hopper (Lookout Mountain Golf Club) who both carded 4-under-par 68's.

Results - https://league.unknowngolf.com/public/event.jsp?evKy=3D89hdJZkp

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Congrats to Southwest PGA Professional Jane Noble on qualifying for the 8th U.S. Senior Women's Open Championship Aug. 20-23 at Barton Hills Country Club, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Rep the🌵!

Congratulations to PGA of America Life Members Jay Friedman and Mike Wilson for achieving PGA of America Half Century Status5️⃣0️⃣!

Congratulations to Michael Friend, PGA Director of Sales at Troon North Golf Club on achieving PGA of America Quarter Century Status2️⃣5️⃣!

Recent Member Elections:
Brad Bachman, PGA - A-1 - Wickenburg Ranch Golf & Social Club
Parker Everingham, PGA - A-8 - Wickenburg Ranch Golf & Social Club
Sebastian Fernandez, PGA - A-8 - Cascata Golf Course
Robert Hufnagle, PGA - A-23 - Golf Guys 365
Avery Schaal, PGA - A-8 - Pine Canyon

Newest Associates:
Isaiah Zierden - B-8 - Alta Mesa Golf Club
Geoff Attinger - B-21 - The Revere Golf Club
Seth Broussard - B-6 - GOLFTEC- Arrowhead
Chantrell Ruiz - B-8 - Sterling Grove Golf and Country Club
James Burton - B-8 - Antelope Hills Golf Courses
Paul Misko - B-8 - Arizona Country Club
Otilio Blanco Padilla - B-23 - PGA TOUR Superstore - Tucson
Cienna Cabrera - B-8 - The Club at Sunrise
Nick Clayton - B-8 - Anthem Golf & Country Club - Ironwood Course
Zach Lax - B-8 - Terravita Golf and Country Club
Adam Ballinger - B-6 - Tucson City Golf
Alfonso Franco - B-8 - Bear Creek Golf Complex
Ammon Tolman - B-8 - FireRock Country Club

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.👏