Celebrating 25 years of excellence 👏⛳️

Help us congratulate our Quarter Century Members, Aaron Johnson, PGA and Robert (Bob) Epperly, PGA on this incredible milestone.

Dedicated to the ideal that the name “PGA Member Professional” is a synonym and pledge of honor, ...service, and fair dealing - your careers embody true professional integrity and an unwavering sense of responsibility to employers, employees, manufacturers, golfers, and fellow golf professionals.

Here’s to 25 years of impact, leadership, and elevating the game ⛳️

🏆 2025 NCPGA Player of the Year Barrett Dominates at Cypress Point 🏆

Chelso Barrett,PGA, the 2025 NCPGA Player of the Year, of CordeValle Golf Club @cordevalleca delivered a standout performance to capture the 2026 Yamaha NCPGA Match Play Championship at the iconic Cypress Point ...Club.

Barrett battled through an elite field, winning six matches over three days to earn the title. In the championship match, he defeated Warren Pineo of Montreux Golf and Country Club 2 & 1, highlighted by an incredible 7 birdies in the final round to close out a dominant week. 🔥

Quarterfinal Results:
• Warren Pineo, PGA def. Ryan Williams, PGA - 1 up
• Jason Owen, PGA def. Brad Marek, PGA - 1 up
• Chelso Barrett, PGA def. Scott de Borba, PGA - 4 & 3
• Jason Schmuhl, PGA def. Tom Johnson, PGA - 1 up

From tight matches to standout performances, the championship showcased the best of Northern California PGA competition.

👏 Congratulations to all competitors for an incredible week of golf!

🙌 A special thank you to our host professionals and their clubs for their outstanding hospitality:

Nick Musolino, PGA – Corral de Tierra Country Club @corraldetierra
Riley Ramones, PGA – The Preserve Golf Club @thepreservegolfclub
Eric Lippert, PGA – Pebble Beach Golf Links @pebblebeachresorts
Casey Reamer, PGA – Cypress Point Club

🤝 Thank you to our partners: Yamaha, Sterling Cut Glass, and PGA Tour for supporting this premier championship.

🔗Link to photo album coming soon.

Masters Week is here — and there’s no better time to refresh your bag!

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Next stop: Augusta National! ⛳️✨

We are bursting with pride as these four incredible athletes from the Northern California PGA Section head to the 2026 Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals!

Their journey to the hallowed grounds of Augusta started all the way back in the ...summer of 2025. Through local, sub-regional, and regional qualifiers, they’ve shown world-class skill, grit, and sportsmanship. This Sunday, April 5th, the NorCal flag flies high on the national stage! 🏆

Swipe to meet our National Finalists:

1️⃣ Riley Huang – Girls 7-9 Division

2️⃣ Caroline Cui – Girls 12-13 Division

3️⃣ Ziqing Wang – Girls 14-15 Division

4️⃣ Arno Wehle – Boys 14-15 Division

Tune in to Golf Channel or NBC Sports digital platforms from 8:00am - 1:00pm ET for live coverage of the National Finals!

The entire NorCal PGA golf family is rooting for you all! ⛳️

Victory at Poppy Ridge! 🏆⛳️

Huge congratulations to PGA Professional Mike Nicoletti (Granite Bay Golf Club) for claiming the top spot at the 2026 NCPGA Pro Series #3 / MPQ!

Nicoletti put on a masterclass at Poppy Ridge Golf Course, firing an incredible 6-under-par 66. With ...7 birdies on the card, he managed to edge out the competition by a single stroke on the newly renovated layout.

It was a fantastic day in Livermore as many of our pros got their first look at the updated course. The consensus? The conditions were absolutely exceptional.

A massive shoutout to Head Golf Professional Mike Copp and the entire staff at Poppy Ridge Golf Club for being world-class hosts. @poppyridgegc

We also want to thank our incredible Partners for making this series possible:

@yamahagolfcar (Darren Fegley & Mike Pavao)

SCNS Sports Foods

@pgatour

Spring is calling… and so is the NCPGA schedule 🌸⛳️

Our upcoming events are shaping up to be a perfect mix of competition, connection, and unforgettable days on the course. From standout venues to strong fields, it’s a season you won’t want to miss.

Check out the ...NCPGA website for the full 2026 schedule of events and start planning your season.

we’ll see you on the tee. 👀
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#ncpga #welovethisgame #pgaprofessional

Help us give a warm welcome to the newest members of the Northern California PGA, elected into membership between January and March! 👏⛳️

Carl Norris, PGA
Derek Hahn, PGA
Evan Lucado, PGA
Gregor Main, PGA
Devon Raymond Jr., PGA
Justin Weaver, PGA

We’re ...excited to have you as part of the Northern California PGA!

Napa Valley provided the perfect backdrop for elite golf this week! 🍷⛳️

We just wrapped up an incredible two days at the 2026 NCPGA E-Z-GO Leaders & Champions Pro-Am at the stunning Silverado Resort ( @silveradoresort ). The course was pristine, the competition was fierce, and ...the energy was unmatched.

🏆 The Leaderboard

A huge congratulations to our division champions who rose to the top of a talented field:

Club Pro / Club Champion Division: Huge shoutout to Chelso Barrett, PGA & Andrew McCormack from CordeValle for an outstanding performance to take the title!

Team Division: Top honors go to Team Valley Hi Country Club, led by Scott de Borba, PGA, Todd Smith, PGA, Matt Montez, and Greg Re. Incredible teamwork out there!

🙌 A Special Thank You

This event wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our partners. A massive thank you to our title sponsor E-Z-GO ( @ezgocarts ) for their continued commitment to the game.

We also want to recognize our supporting sponsors who helped make this experience world-class:

GHOST Golf ( @ghostgolfclub )

TRUE Linkswear ( @truelinkswear )

The Consummate Pro ( @the_consummate_pro )

DashClip ( @thedashclip )

Wilson Golf ( @wilsongolf )

ILT Golf Vacations

Amble ( @amble )

Maui Jim ( @mauijim )

Sterling Cut Glass ( @sterling_cut_glass )

Cheers to everyone who joined us in Napa. See you at the next one! 🏌️‍♂️

Congratulations to our co-medalists Jason Schmuhl (Windsor GC) and Kyle Hansen (Riverview Golf & CC) for taking the top spot at NCPGA Pro Series #2! Both pros navigated the challenging 6,900-yard layout to finish with a stellar 24 points.

Rounding out the top three:

T3: ...Christopher Lempa (Spyglass Hill GC) — 22 points

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⛳️Host & Hospitality

A massive thank you to Sunnyside Country Club and PGA Head Professional Steve Pellegrine for being incredible hosts and providing a fantastic venue for the field.

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🤝 Sponsor Appreciation

This series wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated partners. Thank you for your continued support:

Yamaha Golf Cars @yamahagolfcar (Mike Pavao)

SCNS Sports Foods

VW Golf (Zack & John Bearden)

PGA TOUR @pgatour