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Team MPCC takes the win at the 2025 NCPGA Club Team Championship presented by Club Car!
Congratulations to Aaron Purviance, PGA & Blake Thomas, PGA from Monterey Peninsula CC. They held on to the lead after day 1 at the 2025 NCPGA
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Dynamic Duo of Gibson and Schmuhl Take Home the 2025 Pro Scotch Championship at Diablo Country Club
Diablo Country Club, April 21, 2025 – The Spring weather was in full bloom at Diablo Country Club for our 2025 Pro Scotch Championship at Diablo
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Kelley Outduels Duncan to Claim Victory at the 2025 Yamaha NCPGA Match Play
Congratulations to Joshua Kelley, PGA from Sunday Swing Golf. Josh won six matches in three days defeating Michael Duncan, PGA from Cypress Point Club
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👋 Meet Jacob Fagan - Player Development & Foundation Coordinator
Jacob joined the NCPGA team in May 2022 as a PGA WORKS Fellow and just celebrated three incredible years with us! 🎉
In his role, Jacob is instrumental in planning major initiatives like the Player/Teacher ...Forum seminar, coordinating Drive, Chip & Putt events, and supporting the Veterans of our PGA HOPE program. He plays a key part in growing the game and advancing our Foundation’s mission across Northern California.
Help us celebrate his work anniversary and the incredible impact he’s making - drop a 👋 or kind word below! ⛳️
👉 Swipe to see a few fun facts about Jacob!
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In its 9th edition, the Secretary’s Cup is more than a tournament it's a celebration of the journey Veterans take after graduating PGA HOPE. 🇺🇲
Established in 2016, this event honors everything PGA HOPE stands for and the incredible partnership between the PGA of America REACH... Foundation and the Department of Veterans Affairs, highlighted by the presence of the Secretary of the VA. For these Heroes, this is their major 🏆
Help us wish our Northern California Secretary’s Cup team the best of luck - go out there and play well! ⛳️
We asked the Veterans on our team what it means to be selected for this honor… swipe to see what they said.
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📣 @pxg Educational Workshop
📅 05-13-2025 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join us for an exclusive evening with PXG! Get hands-on experience at rotating stations including:
🏌️ Club Fitting
⛳ Putter Fitting
👕 Apparel Showcase
You'll spend 20 minutes at ...each station in small groups, guided by PXG experts who will share insights on the brand, equipment lines, and how PXG partners with facilities.
🎁 Enjoy light food & beverages
🎉 Attendees receive a special PXG gift
🏆 Plus, contests and exciting prizes!
Don't miss out - come learn, connect, earn PDRs and elevate your game with PXG!
Register now via the link in bio!
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🏆 Team MPCC takes the win at the 2025 NCPGA Club Team Championship presented by Club Car!
Congrats to Aaron Purviance, PGA & Blake Thomas, PGA of Monterey Peninsula CC for holding the lead from start to finish and clinching the title at Bayonet/Blackhorse! Their stellar 62-64 (-18) ...performance held off Richmond CC’s Chris Hatzke, PGA & Kaz Hoffman, PGA by two strokes.
The field featured 78 PGA Professionals from across the NCPGA Section, making it a highly competitive and exciting championship.
🎉 Congratulations to Jeremiah Hall! Winner of the @garmanygolf Bucket List Shootout and recipient of a Garmany Bucket List Experience to New Zealand. What an epic prize!
Huge thanks to our sponsors and the Bayonet/Blackhorse crew for making it all possible! 👏⛳
🏆 Nominations Now Open! 🏆
We’re excited to announce that the 2025 NCPGA Special Awards nomination period is officially open as of today, May 5th!
Know a standout professional making a difference in the industry? Now’s the time to recognize them.
🗓️ Deadline: ...June 10 at 11:59 PM
📩 Submit your nominations before it’s too late!
Let’s celebrate the excellence within The NCPGA.
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🎉Zach joined the NCPGA team in February 2025 as our Operations Manager. Working alongside the Executive Director, he assists with business development, tournament operations, marketing, and coordinating day-to-day office operations. With a focus on growth, Zach is already bringing fresh energy ...to the team! ⛳
There’s more to Zach than just operations swipe to find out!
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QUAIL-ified! 😉🎉
Congratulations, Tom Johnson, PGA!
With rounds of 66, 74, 71, and 74, he finishes T-9 and earns a spot in the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow on May 15–18, 2025! 🏌️♂️💥
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Big congratulations to our Tournament Director, Shawn McEntee, PGA, who was honored with the prestigious Ken Towns Award today at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex in Sacramento! 🏆👏
This award celebrates outstanding and consistent performance in the Senior Division, and Shawn continues to ...shine both on and off the course. We're incredibly proud of his achievements and the character he brings to the game.
Join us in congratulating Shawn on yet another well-deserved addition to his impressive trophy collection! 💪⛳
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Northern California PGA Professional Tom Johnson shares his thoughts on today’s weather in Port St. Lucie and reflects on advice from former teammate Luke Donald. With a strong performance, Tom advances to the final round—currently tied for 9th and aiming to stay within the top 20 to punch his ...ticket to the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. Let’s go! ⛳️💪
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