Southwest PGA

09/08/2026

Congratulations to the following Life Members on achieving PGA of America Half Century Status5️⃣0️⃣:
Fred Barr, PGA - A-4 - Desert Mirage Golf Course at Golf Ranch
Joe Huber, PGA - Life Member

09/08/2026

Recent Member Elections:
Logan Holt, PGA - A-24 - The Stake Club
Jake Younan, PGA - A-8 - Mesa Country Club

Newest Associates:
Jeff Brandenburg - B-6 - Tier 1 Golfing LLC
Evan OConnor - B-8 - El Conquistador Golf

09/03/2026

Southwest PGA Career Consultant Caleb Hung is presenting a seminar on Modern Interviewing Techniques. Huge thanks to the Desert Mountain Club for being a terrific host and providing a beautiful space along with a spectacular view!

09/01/2026

Congratulations to Matt Polivka on winning the 2026 Southwest PGA Assistant Championship at Camelback GC.

Polivka, PGA Associate Professional at Anthem Golf & Country Club, finished the 36-hole Championship at 11-under par, 133. After sharing the opening round lead at 4-under, Polivka carded a 7-under 65 in the final round to win his second Southwest PGA Assistant Championship title.

Ryan Tombs, from Gainey Ranch Golf Club, and John-Michael Pilot, from Desert Mountain Club, finished tied as runners-up at 6-under, 138.

Polivka and Tombs (in a playoff) qualified for the National PGA Assistant Professional Championship, Nov. 12-15, at PGA Golf Club (Wanamaker Course) in Port St. Lucie, Florida 🌵 🏆 PGA of America

09/01/2026

08/30/2026

Groupings, starting times & round 1 hole locations for the 2026 Southwest PGA Assistant Championship, Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at Camelback Golf Club (Padre) in Scottsdale.

The 36-hole event also serves as a qualifier for the PGA of America Assistant PGA Professional Championship where the top 2 finishers will advance to the national championship, Nov. 12-15 at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Leaderboard 🔗 in our bio. ⛳️

08/28/2026

We are excited to be the host Section for the 2026 Senior PGA Professional Championship Oct. 22-25 at Superstition Mountain GCC.

Representing the Southwest PGA in their home Section will be Dean Vomacka, Jim Carter, J.D. Lindberg, Jerry Smith, Ralph West, Ross Farley and Gerry Norquist.

The top 35 finishers from the Senior PPC earn a spot in the 2027 Senior PGA Championship, April 15-18 at the Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida. 🌵 PGA of America

08/25/2026

Congratulations to Dean Vomacka on winning the 2026 Southwest PGA Senior Championship/ PPC at Camelback GC.

Vomacka, PGA Director of Instruction at Omni Tucson National Resort & Spa, finished the 36-hole Championship at 5-under par, 139. He carded a 5-under in the final round to surpassed first round leader Jim Carter, who finished as the runner-up.

Vomacka, Carter, J.D Lindberg, Jerry Smith, Ralph West, Ross Farley and Gerry Norquist all qualified for the National PGA Senior Professional Championship, Oct. 22–25, at Superstition Mountain GCC. 🌵 🏆

08/22/2026

Groupings, starting times & round 1 hole locations for the 2026 Southwest PGA Senior Championship/ PPC, Aug. 24-25 at Camelback Golf Club (Padre) in Scottsdale.

The 36-hole event also serves as a qualifier for the PGA of America Senior PPC where the top 7 finishers will advance to the national championship Oct. 22-25 at Superstition Mountain GCC. Leaderboard 🔗 in our bio. ⛳️