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Main & Larkin Claim One-Stroke Victory at 2026 Pro Scotch Championship at Diablo CC

Main and Larkin delivered an outstanding performance in the challenging Chapman Scotch format, recording 6 birdies, 2 eagles, and 10 pars for an impressive round of 62!

May 4 - 5, 2026

2026 NCPGA Club Pro Pro Team Championship
Join us for two fantastic days of golf in Monterey as Bayonet & Black Horse hosts the 2026 NCPGA Club Pro-Pro Team Championship!

June 15, 2026

2026 NCPGA Semi-Annual Meeting

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Main Larkin Claim One-Stroke Victory at 2026 Pro Scotch Championship at Diablo CC 1

Main Larkin Claim One-Stroke Victory at 2026 Pro Scotch Championship at Diablo CC

April 21, 2026

Congratulations to PGA Professionals Gregor Main and Andrew Larkin of Santa Clara University on capturing the 2026 Pro Scotch Championship at Diablo

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Barrett Claims 2026 Yamaha NCPGA Match Play Championship at Cypress Point Club 1

Barrett Claims 2026 Yamaha NCPGA Match Play Championship at Cypress Point Club

April 13, 2026

Chelso Barrett, PGA of CordeValle Golf Club delivered a spectacular final round performance at Cypress Point Club to capture the prestigious 2026

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2026 NCPGA Yamaha Match Play Championship 1

2026 NCPGA Yamaha Match Play Championship

March 31, 2026

The 2026 NCPGA Yamaha Match Play Championship represents the pinnacle of competitive golf for PGA Professionals in Northern California. This

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🏆 Victory at Diablo Country Club! 🏆

Huge congratulations are in order for our 2026 NCPGA Pro Scotch champions! Andrew Larkin, PGA (Santa Clara University) and Gregor Main, PGA put on a masterclass yesterday, firing a scorching round of 62 to take home the title by a single stroke. ...Way to clutch it out, gents! 👏⛳️

🎯 Shot of the Day

A massive shoutout to Daniel Emmons (San Francisco Golf Club) for dialling it in on Hole #16. Daniel took home the Closest to the Pin honors with a phenomenal shot that settled just 5’1” from the cup. Talk about precision! 📍

🤝 With Gratitude

Events like these aren’t possible without world-class support. A huge thank you to:

Host Facility: The stunning @diablocountryclub for the incredible conditions.

Host Professional: David Solomon, PGA, and his entire team for the warm hospitality.

Our Partners: Thank you to @levelwear and @ghostgolfclub for your continued support of the game and our PGA Professionals!

⛳✨ Celebrating the 1st Inaugural PGA HOPE Class of Granite Bay! Hosted by lead PGA HOPE instructor, Meredith Lobeck, PGA, this incredible program highlights resilience, growth, and the power of community through golf. 🏌️‍♂️

Huge congratulations are in order for Warren Pineo, PGA, from Montreux Golf & Country Club!

Warren will be teeing it up in the 86th Senior PGA Championship at the legendary Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, FL. Representing the Northern California PGA as part of the elite Corebridge ...Financial Team, Warren is ready to take on the best in the world this week.

We are so proud to have you representing the Northern California PGA on the national stage. Go get ‘em, Warren! 👏🔥

📺 How to Watch (All times ET):

Catch all the action live from The Concession on the Golf Channel:

(Round 1) Thursday, April 16: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

(Round 2) Friday, April 17: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

(Round 3) Saturday, April 18: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

(Round 4) Sunday, April 19: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Celebrating 25 years of excellence 👏⛳️

Help us congratulate our Quarter Century Members, Aaron Johnson, PGA and Robert (Bob) Epperly, PGA on this incredible milestone.

Dedicated to the ideal that the name “PGA Member Professional” is a synonym and pledge of honor, ...service, and fair dealing - your careers embody true professional integrity and an unwavering sense of responsibility to employers, employees, manufacturers, golfers, and fellow golf professionals.

Here’s to 25 years of impact, leadership, and elevating the game ⛳️

🏆 2025 NCPGA Player of the Year Barrett Dominates at Cypress Point 🏆

Chelso Barrett,PGA, the 2025 NCPGA Player of the Year, of CordeValle Golf Club @cordevalleca delivered a standout performance to capture the 2026 Yamaha NCPGA Match Play Championship at the iconic Cypress Point ...Club.

Barrett battled through an elite field, winning six matches over three days to earn the title. In the championship match, he defeated Warren Pineo of Montreux Golf and Country Club 2 & 1, highlighted by an incredible 7 birdies in the final round to close out a dominant week. 🔥

Quarterfinal Results:
• Warren Pineo, PGA def. Ryan Williams, PGA - 1 up
• Jason Owen, PGA def. Brad Marek, PGA - 1 up
• Chelso Barrett, PGA def. Scott de Borba, PGA - 4 & 3
• Jason Schmuhl, PGA def. Tom Johnson, PGA - 1 up

From tight matches to standout performances, the championship showcased the best of Northern California PGA competition.

👏 Congratulations to all competitors for an incredible week of golf!

🙌 A special thank you to our host professionals and their clubs for their outstanding hospitality:

Nick Musolino, PGA – Corral de Tierra Country Club @corraldetierra
Riley Ramones, PGA – The Preserve Golf Club @thepreservegolfclub
Eric Lippert, PGA – Pebble Beach Golf Links @pebblebeachresorts
Casey Reamer, PGA – Cypress Point Club

🤝 Thank you to our partners: Yamaha, Sterling Cut Glass, and PGA Tour for supporting this premier championship.

🔗Link to photo album coming soon.

Masters Week is here — and there’s no better time to refresh your bag!

Exchange your clubs, get great value, and help make the game more accessible through Build a Bag™️.

👉Start here: https://exchange.pnwpga.com (Link also in bio)

Next stop: Augusta National! ⛳️✨

We are bursting with pride as these four incredible athletes from the Northern California PGA Section head to the 2026 Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals!

Their journey to the hallowed grounds of Augusta started all the way back in the ...summer of 2025. Through local, sub-regional, and regional qualifiers, they’ve shown world-class skill, grit, and sportsmanship. This Sunday, April 5th, the NorCal flag flies high on the national stage! 🏆

Swipe to meet our National Finalists:

1️⃣ Riley Huang – Girls 7-9 Division

2️⃣ Caroline Cui – Girls 12-13 Division

3️⃣ Ziqing Wang – Girls 14-15 Division

4️⃣ Arno Wehle – Boys 14-15 Division

Tune in to Golf Channel or NBC Sports digital platforms from 8:00am - 1:00pm ET for live coverage of the National Finals!

The entire NorCal PGA golf family is rooting for you all! ⛳️

Victory at Poppy Ridge! 🏆⛳️

Huge congratulations to PGA Professional Mike Nicoletti (Granite Bay Golf Club) for claiming the top spot at the 2026 NCPGA Pro Series #3 / MPQ!

Nicoletti put on a masterclass at Poppy Ridge Golf Course, firing an incredible 6-under-par 66. With ...7 birdies on the card, he managed to edge out the competition by a single stroke on the newly renovated layout.

It was a fantastic day in Livermore as many of our pros got their first look at the updated course. The consensus? The conditions were absolutely exceptional.

A massive shoutout to Head Golf Professional Mike Copp and the entire staff at Poppy Ridge Golf Club for being world-class hosts. @poppyridgegc

We also want to thank our incredible Partners for making this series possible:

@yamahagolfcar (Darren Fegley & Mike Pavao)

SCNS Sports Foods

@pgatour

Spring is calling… and so is the NCPGA schedule 🌸⛳️

Our upcoming events are shaping up to be a perfect mix of competition, connection, and unforgettable days on the course. From standout venues to strong fields, it’s a season you won’t want to miss.

Check out the ...NCPGA website for the full 2026 schedule of events and start planning your season.

we’ll see you on the tee. 👀
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