October 2025PGA_Section_News

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Midwest Tournament Recap

The Big Cedar Challenge in Branson was contested at Ozark National GC and Payne’s Valley GC, where Bryan Daniels and Robert Russell led the field with an impressive 10-under 126. A big thank you to Big Cedar, the staff at both venues, and our sponsor Travis Mathew and Ryan Dodd.

The 36-Hole Four-Ball Championship was hosted by Shadow Glen GC, with Chris Thompson and Robert Russell capturing the title by one stroke over Bret Burgmeier and George Clarke. Thank you to our sponsor Antigua and John McMillan.

At The National Golf Club of Kansas City, PGA Professional George Clarke and Amateur Jack Hermeston earned the Pro Scratch Champions title. A total of 96 players teed it up on a picture-perfect day, making the event a great success.

Shoal Creek GC welcomed the Senior Junior Team Championship, where Austin Jarchow and Robert Russell posted a strong 9-under 62 to take the top spot on the leaderboard. Thank you to Branded Bills for supporting this event.

••••••Midwest PGA Junior Tour Announces 2025 Players of the YearThe Midwest PGA Junior Tour is proud to recognize its 2025 Players of the Year, celebrating outstanding performances across all age divisions:● Boys 9U: Charles Oechsle● Boys 10–12: Haxton Ward● Boys 13–15: Parker Leriche● Boys 16–18: Will Johnston● Girls 9U: Channing Thomas● Girls 10–12: Olivia Tang● Girls 13–15: Kenzie Baker● Girls 16–18: Gentry DenneySpecial thanks to Oakley for their support of the junior program. Each Player of the Year was awarded a pair of Oakley sunglasses in recognition of their achievement.As a fun way to conclude the season, the top six players in each division were invited to compete in ‘The Invitational’ at the Betty Allison Par 3 Course at Bill & Payne Stewart Golf Course.Cover 2Antigua Digital ADAntigua Digital Lookbook 1Antigua Digital Lookbook 2Antigua Digital Lookbook 3Antigua Digital Lookbook 4GOLF PRIDE AD SPREADPINEHURST RESORT AD SPREADPREMIER GOLF AD SPREADSUMMIT BRANDS AD SPREAD #1 [B.Draddy]UNEEKOR AD SPREADPUKKA AD SPREADTOPTRACER ADGOLF GENIUS SOFTWARE ADPresident’s MessageRED LEDGES ADMOTOCADDY AD SPREADPGA EXPO/REED AD SPREADCOASTAL NETTING/TEX-NET ADContents 1PRESTWICK GOLF GROUP ADContents 2THE SEA PINES RESORT ADContents 3WITTEK ADContents 4E-Z-GO ADCERTIFRESH CIGAR ADBIOESQUE SOLUTIONS ADThe BuzzTRAVELING THE FAIRWAYS ADSUMMIT BRANDS AD SPREAD #2Short Game 1YRI CUSTOMSGOLF RANGE NETTING ADShort Game 2INFRAWAY ADSHADE HEADWEAR ADShort Game 3STROKES GAINED ADSTERLING CUT GLASS ADShort Game 4TRUE TEMPER ADNEMACOLIN ADBy The Numbers 1UST/MAMIYA ADBy The Numbers 2SENTRY WORLD ADPro to Pro 1SYNTHETIC TURF ADFAIRWAY IQ ADCAP PATROL ADPro to Pro 2GOLF TOURISM SOLUTIONS ADRAPSODO ADPERFECT GOLF EVENT ADPro to Pro 3GHURKA ADSALAMANDER COLLECTION AD #1 {Half Moon]Media WatchBAUER INTERNATIONAL ADRecommended ReadingCOVER SHOTS ADTAMARACK RESORT ADTECHNOGYM AD 1TECHNOGYM AD 2PGA Memb Survey ResultsAnnual Meeting PreviewNETTING BUILDERS ADNYC MarathonCASA DE CAMPO ADHealth & WellnessBELYN KEY ADCover Story 1Cover Story 2PUNTA CANA RESORT & CLUB ADFLAG D ADCover Story 3GHOST GOLF ADSTREAMSONG RESORT ADCover Story 4SELECT PI ADPGA PSA AD #1 [PGA GRP]Cover Story 5SALAMANDER COLLECTION AD #2 [PGA National]SWING CONTROL ADCover Story 6DISMAL RIVER ADGENEVA NATIONAL AD SPREADCover Story: Travel CS2 1SEQUOYAH NATIONAL ADCover Story: Travel CS2 2THE GLENEAGLES HOTEL ADGOLFZON ADCover Story: Travel CS2 3REUNION RESORT ADPGA.com AD (Value Guide)HARBOUR RIDGE YACHT & CC ADCover Story: Travel CS2 4SUMMIT BRANDS AD [ZR]DUNDONALD LINKS AD SPREAD2 HEMISPHERES AD SPREADSr. PGA Pro. Champ. PreviewPGA PSA AD #2 [Lifelong Learning]SALAMANDER COLLECTION AD #3PGA Teaching & CoachingAHEAD ADClubfittingTAGMARSHAL ADPlayer EngagementARCADIA BLUFFS ADEquipment: Hot TrendEquipment: OuterwearEquipment: New EquipmentWATERSOUND GC/CAMP CREEK ADRetailing: SpotlightEPICUREA ADPGA PSA #3 AD [ADM/PGA.coach]Retailing: 5 QuestionsGOLF WEB DESIGN ADRetailing: T&OUST MAMIYA ADVERTORIALRetailing: AGMPGA PSA AD #4 [PGA REACH]Rules TalkMISSION RESORT ADFrom the FieldGRAA AWARDS ADMembershipASHWORTH ADPartners 1Partners 2Partners 3Partners 4Partners 5Partners 6Section News AnnouncementPATRIOT PROFILE ADVERTORIALPGA ProfileSIGNS BY THE SEA ADROLEX ADPGA Section News TOCPGA_Section_News_Alabama-NW_FloridaPGA_Section_News_AlohaPGA_Section_News_CarolinasPGA_Section_News_Central_New_YorkPGA_Section_News_ColoradoPGA_Section_News_ConnecticutPGA_Section_News_GatewayPGA_Section_News_GeorgiaPGA_Section_News_Gulf_StatesPGA_Section_News_IllinoisPGA_Section_News_IndianaPGA_Section_News_IowaPGA_Section_News_MichiganPGA_Section_News_Middle AtlanticPGA_Section_News_MidwestPGA_Section_News_MinnesotaPGA_Section_News_NebraskaPGA_Section_News_New EnglandPGA_Section_News_New JerseyPGA_Section_News_North FloridaPGA_Section_News_Northeastern New YorkPGA_Section_News_Northern CaliforniaPGA_Section_News_Northern OhioPGA_Section_News_Northern TexasPGA_Section_News_Pacific NorthwestPGA_Section_News_PhiladephiaPGA_Section_News_Rocky MountainPGA_Section_News_South FloridaPGA_Section_News_Southern CaliforniaPGA_Section_News_Southern OhioPGA_Section_News_Southern TexasPGA_Section_News_SouthwestPGA_Section_News_Sun CountryPGA_Section_News_TennesseePGA_Section_News_Tri-StatePGA_Section_News_UtahPGA_Section_News_Western New YorkPGA_Section_News_Wisconsin