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Nicoletti Claims Victory at the 2026 NCPGA Pro Series #3 / MPQ

Nicoletti delivered an impressive round of 6-under-par 66 on the 7,000-yard, par-72 layout to secure top individual honors. His round included seven birdies, ten pars, and just one bogey, allowing him to edge out a strong field of Northern California professionals by a single stroke.

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2026 NCPGA Yamaha Match Play Championship 1

2026 NCPGA Yamaha Match Play Championship

March 31, 2026

The 2026 NCPGA Yamaha Match Play Championship represents the pinnacle of competitive golf for PGA Professionals in Northern California. This

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Nicoletti Claims Victory at the 2026 NCPGA Pro Series # 3 / MPQ  at Poppy Ridge GC Livermore Ca. 1

Nicoletti Claims Victory at the 2026 NCPGA Pro Series # 3 / MPQ at Poppy Ridge GC Livermore Ca.

March 31, 2026

PGA Professional Mike Nicoletti (Granite Bay Golf Club) claimed victory at the 2026 NCPGA Pro Series #3 / MPQ, held at Poppy Ridge Golf Course in

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Barrett & McCormack Take Home the Club Pro / Club Champ Division | Team Valley Hi Country Club Secure 1st for the Team Division 1

Barrett & McCormack Take Home the Club Pro / Club Champ Division | Team Valley Hi Country Club Secure 1st for the Team Division

March 12, 2026

Event Overview The Northern California PGA kicked off the spring season in spectacular fashion at the iconic Silverado Resort in Napa, CA. Over two

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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

The all new 2026 Wilson Staff Model Irons, Blade, CB, and XB are now available. Built with surgical precision, every line, curve, and gram exists for players who know the difference. Order yours at wilsongolf.com #NCPGAPartner @wilsongolf

The 2026 Player/Teacher Forum at Lake Merced Golf Club brought together some of the brightest minds in the game for an unforgettable experience of learning, collaboration, and hands-on instruction.

Day 1 kicked off with insights from Milo Lines, PGA and John Ortega, PGA, followed by Greg ...Manley, PGA and Duane Anderson from TaylorMade’s Kingdom, who delivered a behind-the-scenes look at a world-class fitting experience. The day featured live fittings on the range and wrapped with a Q&A highlighting key takeaways.

Day 2 shifted focus to the short game, featuring Parker McLachlin (The Short Game Chef) and Ralph Bauer, PGA, who led live demonstrations on green reading, and putting. The afternoon brought deeper dives into their teaching philosophies, followed by an engaging Q&A.

We closed out the event with a fireside chat featuring Jon Horner, PGA and Laird Small, PGA MP, joined by their students Kaleiya Romero and Kirk Triplett - a powerful way to connect coaching with real player results.

Huge thank you to our partners FitGolf @fitgolfsac and Golfzon America @golfzon_america , and to the incredible staff at Lake Merced for helping make the 2026 Player/Teacher Forum such a success.

Already looking forward to next year 👏

🎙️ 2026 Player Teacher Forum

Feb 23 & 24 | Lake Merced Golf Club

We’re heading to the stunning Lake Merced for two days of world-class instruction. This year’s lineup is absolutely star-studded, headlined by the “Short Game Chef” himself, Parker McLachlin ( ...@shortgamechef )! 👨‍🍳⛳️ Come learn the secrets of the pros and level up your coaching and playing game.

🎁 Bonus: All attendees will receive exclusive gifts from our incredible sponsors, TaylorMade ( @taylormadegolf )and San Soleil ( @shopsansoleil ).

🏆 2026 NCPGA EZGO Leaders & Champions Pro-Am

March 9 & 10 | Silverado Resort, Napa

Next up, we’re taking the competition to the heart of Wine Country! Join us at the iconic Silverado Resort for the annual Leaders & Champions Pro-Am. Whether you’re chasing the trophy or just enjoying the Napa views, it’s going to be an unforgettable two days on the fairways.

🔥 Tee Prizes: We’re hooking you up with premium gear from TRUE Linkswear and Maui Jim. 🕶️👟

📲 How to Join:

Don’t wait—spots for both events are filling up fast!

👉 Click the link in our bio to register now and secure your spot for the Forum and the Pro-Am.

The all new Malbon Buckets Cup is right in our backyard @pasatiempogolfclub on March 9th! Click the 🔗 in bio to register today and learn more about this new competitive season! #MalbonBucketsCup #NorCalPGAPartner

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