Spring Momentum: SFPGA Southwest Chapter Builds Community, Education, and Opportunity

As the Florida golf season eases into its warmer months, the SFPGA Southwest Chapter is already driving into high gear with a packed agenda of events, education, and professional development. From tournament schedules to PGA HOPE certifications, there’s a palpable momentum behind the chapter’s initiatives—each designed to elevate not only the game but also the people who make it thrive. Spring meetings like the one at Twin Eagles on May 19 aren’t just calendar markers; they are cornerstones for networking, strategy, and celebrating rising stars like Noah Kent, who’s teeing off at the Masters. The chapter is also leaning hard into education, urging members to fulfill their PDR cycle goals and take advantage of a robust offering of programs before the June deadline. Facility hosts are encouraged to open their doors to showcase their venues, especially for senior and assistant events that are rapidly filling the season’s roster. And for those looking to make a real difference, PGA HOPE offers a fulfilling way to serve veterans while enhancing one’s professional profile. For a deeper dive into all these updates and what lies ahead, we turn now to Matt Oakley, SFPGA Southwest Chapter President, with this month’s Chapter President Update.