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Michael Block, PGA, of Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, is the 2025 Southern California PGA Professional Champion after going wire-to-wire in the desert at Ironwood Country Club (South Course) and Mission Hills Country Club (Palmer Course) with a 16-under-par (63, 66, 71) score over the three days.
With the win, Block continues to make history, etching his name into the Championship trophy for a fifth time – becoming one of three Section Members who have won this Championship five or more times, joining Olin Dutra (1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1938, 1940) and Eric Monti (1952, 1953, 1956, 1957, 1963).
When asked about the victory, Block said, “I feel very lucky to do it. Great competition, great venue, and I feel very fortunate to have my fifth win in this Championship.”
His road to the Championship started early, as he recorded a bogey-free opening round of 9-under-par at Mission Hills Country Club. He then followed that up with a 6-under-par 66 at Ironwood Country Club to take a five-shot lead going into the final round. Block cruised to victory with a 1-under-par 71 to beat the field by four shots.
Block took home a $15,000 check and will receive a spot in the 2026 PGA TOUR’s The American Express, along with a spot into the World Wide Technology Championship Monday Qualifier. Runner-up, Mark Geddes, PGA, of Coronado Golf Course, will also receive a spot into the World Wide Technology Championship Monday Qualifier.
Congratulations to the 14 PGA Professionals who will be representing the Section in the 2026 PGA Professional Championship hosted at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon, on April 26-29, 2026.
Michael Block – Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club*
Mark Geddes – Coronado Golf Course
Steve Saunders – Temecula Creek Golf Club
Mike Fergin – Mesa Verde Country Club
Lyon Lazare – Monarch Beach Golf Links
Blake Schmitt – Ironwood Country Club
Nate Williams – Hideaway Golf Club
Michael Reese – The Classic Club
Kyle Mendoza – Hacienda Golf Club
Brian Smock – Coronado Golf Course
Garrett Sapp – San Gabriel Country Club
Alan Scheer – Steele Canyon Golf Club
Nate LeBlanc – Indian Ridge Country Club
Steve Holmes – Rustic Canyon Golf Course
*Exempt
Alternates in Order:
Russell Suber – The Grand Golf Club
Alberto Ruiz Nava – Querencia Golf Club
Dr. Alison Curdt – Wood Ranch Golf Club
Chris Paredes – Spanish Hills Club
Koll Farman – La Quinta Country Club
A big thank you to the following partners for supporting this event:PRESENTING SPONSORS – Club Car, Corebridge Financial, RolexSUPPORTING SPONSORS – PGA TOUR, Golf Channel, Gallagher, Titleist, Footjoy, Nike, TaylorMade, CallawayLOCAL PARTNERS – Strackaline, Kradul, KM Golf PerformancePRODUCT PARTNER – Pepsi
A special thank you to our host facilities, Ironwood Country Club and Mission Hills Country Club. As well as the staff at Ironwood including, Mike Oberlander, PGA, Blake Schmitt, PGA, Nate Glaser, Nick Retamoza, and to the Mission Hills Country Club staff, Michael Holyk, PGA, Richie Valenzuela, PGA, Edgar Mendoza, and Jonas Conlan, GCSAA.
Thank you to our rules officials, Gary Albin, Lee Wortman, Steve Asaki, Dan Anderson, PGA, Mike McFaul, PGA, Glenn McSparran, Marv Covach, plus honorary starters Randy Parkinson and Steve Frank.
Jenny Lee, PGA, of Las Posas Country Club, went wire-to-wire to claim her first Women’s Section Championship with a 2-over-par 146 at South Hills Country Club. She was the lone player on day one to record a sub-par round with a 2-under-par 70 to hold a four-shot lead over the field. In the final round, Lee battled and remained steady, holding onto her four-shot lead at the end of the day over the field. This marks the second victory for Lee in the season, as she was this year’s 2025 SCPGA Women’s Match Play Champion.
With Lee’s win, she locked up the 2025 Rolex Women’s Player of the Year award, marking the first time she has claimed the top spot in the Section.
“The course was in super good shape,” said Lee. “The greens were so fast; it was a treat to play in conditions like this. Overall, I had such a good time.”
Leslie Spalding, PGA, Life Member Active, claimed her third straight SCPGA Women’s Section Championship Senior Flight, with a two-day total of 10-over-par 154, beating the field by 18 shots. With her win, not only did she defend her title, but she also claimed the 2025 Rolex Women’s Senior Player of the Year. This marks her first time earning the top award in the women’s senior division.
A special thank you to the host PGA General Manager John Kulow, General Manager and PGA Head Professional Cortney Shrout, for the hospitality and for kindly hosting the Women’s Section Championship at South Hills Country Club.
A big thank you to our partners for supporting this event: Northwestern Mutual, Maui Jim, Titleist, TRUE linkswear, Vortex, PGA TOUR, Levelwear, and Kradul.
The Southern California PGA Awards celebrate PGA members who have excelled in their profession as well as those who have volunteered and given of themselves to serve the Section and the golf community. Congratulations to all the 2025 Southern California PGA award winners who will be celebrated at the President’s Dinner on December 14th at South Hills Country Club.
Holly Kennedy, PGA – Golf Professional of the Year
Roger Gunn, PGA – Eddie Merrins Teacher & Coach of the Year
Adam Accica, PGA – Clubfitter Award
Reina Kearns, PGA – Assistant Golf Professional
Terry Beardsley, PGA – Bill Strausbaugh Award
Tony Chavez, PGA – Player Development Award
Natalie Vivaldi, PGA – Youth Player Development
Dr. Alison Curdt, PGA – Tom Addis III PGA Professional Development Award
Steven Van Leeuwen, PGA – Merchandiser of the Year (Private)
Jeffrey Munak, PGA – Merchandiser of the Year (Public)
Carrie Matlin, PGA – Merchandiser of the Year (Resort)
Kimberly Falcone, PGA – Patrick Rielly President’s Award
Jamie Mulligan, PGA – Honorary Life Member
John McNair, PGA – Honorary Life Member
Don Knabe – Honorary Life Member
Goose Creek Golf Club – Golf Course of the Year Award
Acushnet Golf – Partner of the Year Award
-Steve Monday
