Communications

As we gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving, the Northern California PGA Team extends our heartfelt gratitude to all NCPGA Members and Associates. Your dedication to the game, your passion for service, and your tireless commitment to elevating the golf experience across our Section are ...what make this community truly exceptional.

We are incredibly thankful for your leadership, your professionalism, and the positive impact you make every day—on your students, your facilities, and the game we all love. Wishing you and your families a joyful, restful, and meaningful Thanksgiving holiday.

Thank you for everything you do, and for being the heart of the NCPGA.

The NCPGA Office will be closed Thursday, November 27th & 28th in recognition of the holiday. We will return to the office on Monday, December 1st.

Team Petaluma Golf & Country Club brings home the title! 🏆

Congrats to Pat Steiner, PGA and his partner Tony Parmisano on firing a stellar 8-under 64 at Lake Merced Golf Club to win the 2025 NCPGA Pro President by one shot! 👏

Shoutout to our runners-up, host Professional... Pat Steffes, PGA and partner Jeff Yee, as well as the El Macero Country Club team of Nick Garrison, PGA and partner Nancy Ashbrook!

Huge thank you to Lake Merced Golf Club for hosting us and to all our incredible Partners supporting this event:

Club Car, ILT Vacations, Maui Jim, Amble, Infraway, Wilson, Garmany Golf, Air New Zealand, PXG, Saintsbury, Turtleson, Olukai, and Melin

Introducing our final 2025 NCPGA Hall of Fame Inductee

John Abendroth’s career is marked by excellence at every level - from NCAA All-American and the first Weber State golfer to compete on the PGA Tour, to multi-time NCPGA champion and Olympic Club Hall of Fame inductee. He was also ...named the 2008 NCPGA Golf Professional of the Year.

Beyond competition, John became one of the Bay Area’s leading voices in golf through 26 years on KNBR and 15 years on NBC Sports Bay Area with Hooked on Golf. His dedication to junior golf, charity, and community programs has made a lasting impact across Northern California.

Please join us in celebrating John and the entire 2025 Hall of Fame Class on December 8th at Green Valley Country Club during our Annual Meeting.
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Introducing the second of three 2025 NCPGA Hall of Fame inductees: Dick Lotz, PGA. From standout amateur to multi-time PGA Tour winner, California State Amateur champion, six course-record holder, and dedicated teaching professional, Dick has spent over seven decades shaping Northern California ...golf. A mentor to junior golfers and co-founder of the Lucious Bateman Foundation, his legacy is built on excellence, service, and a lifelong passion for growing the game. 🏌️‍♂️⛳

Join us in celebrating the 2025 Hall of Fame class on Dec. 8 at Green Valley Country Club during our annual meeting!

Team California 13U headed to the Championship Match this morning! ⛳️

Representing Lake Merced GC and led by NCPGA Professional Jeff Allen, PGA, Team California punched their ticket to the finals of the 2025 PGA Jr. League Championship at PGA Frisco.

After a tight battle in ...qualifying, Team California clinched the No. 1 seed at 59-under, edging Team Ohio by just one stroke, thanks to a clutch 10-footer from @inhoparkgolf to seal the top spot. 💪🔥

We couldn’t be prouder of Coach, Jeff Allen, PGA, and the team’s resilience and teamwork!
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Introducing the first of three: the 2025 NCPGA Hall of Fame inductees! We proudly honor Len Dumas, PGA. From exploring Brooklyn’s courses as a teen to leading the NCPGA as Executive Director, Len’s journey in golf is one of passion, perseverance, and service. Through decades of teaching, ...mentoring, and giving back, he’s inspired countless players and shaped the game he loves. 🏌️‍♂️⛳

Join us in celebrating the 2025 Hall of Fame class on December 8,2025 at Green Valley Country Club during our 2025 Annual Meeting!
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Congratulations to our 2025 NCPGA Players of the Year! 🏆

Chelso Barrett leads the way as our 2025 NCPGA Player of the Year, delivering a standout season with multiple top finishes, highlighted by his 67 (-5) victory at Pro Series #3. An incredible year of consistency, precision, and ...competitive excellence.

Joining him in excellence in their respective divisions:
• Trevor Clayton – Associate POY
• Michael Paul, PGA – Super Senior POY
• Pat Hurst, PGA – Women’s POY
• Lance Johnson, PGA – Senior POY

Celebrating a season of elite skill, dedication, and competitive excellence across the NCPGA! ⛳️✨

📰 Full article coming soon!

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Lead With Heart at the 2025 NCPGA Annual Meeting & Holiday Scramble

📅 Monday, December 8, 2025
📍 Green Valley Country Club, Fairfield, CA

Join us for a day of connection, recognition, and year-end camaraderie.

Event Timeline:
• 7:00 AM - Breakfast ...& Registration
• 8:00–11:30 AM - Hall of Fame Induction & Annual Meeting (earn 8 PDRs for in-person attendance)
• 12:00 PM | Shotgun Start

Registration closes Friday, December 5 at 4:00 PM. Don’t forget to register - link in bio.

Celebrate the season and close out the year with us as we Lead With Heart.❤️

Today we honor the men and women who have served our country.
We are dedicated to create meaningful community to help Veterans and service members find healing and a sense of belonging again - all through a powerful game that we love.

This Veterans Day, and every day, we stand proud ...alongside our Heroes through our mission & an enduring Hope.

To all of our Heroes, thank you for your service.