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About Us & History
Making the Game Better for Over 80 Years
The mission of the Gateway PGA, which is comprised of over 335 professionals at over 200 facilities in eastern and central Missouri and southern Illinois, is to abide by the above PGA Golf Professional’s Code of Ethics and to provide its members with meaningful playing, educational and financial opportunities while promoting golf at all levels in the geographical confines of the organization.
In 1916, the ‘Central Section’ was created as one of seven PGA Section offices. The Central Section included Arkansas, Utah, Colorado, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Kansas. From the Central Section, the closest form of the current Section was born in 1931 and known as the ‘Eastern Missouri Section.’ In 1976, the Eastern Missouri Section became the ‘Gateway PGA Section’ with its current boundaries of Eastern and Central Missouri, and Southern Illinois.
Benefits of the Gateway PGA
Expand Your Career
PGA Professionals have the opportunity to pursue a variety of exciting careers within the golf industry including golf operations.
Play Your Best
Members have the opportunity to compete in numerous tournaments throughout the country on some of the best courses in the world.
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Congratulations to the Gateway Section Junior Tour Members on a great showing at the Missouri High School State Championships and the Illinois School Sectional Tournaments!
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The action is underway at PGA Golf Club with 35 spots on the line for the @seniorpgachamp! https://twitter.com/suzywhaley/status/1316494118244229120
Good luck to the @pga professionals competing tomorrow in the 32nd Senior PGA Professional Championship! 👏 @PGAVillage
Today kicks off the 2020 Senior PGA Professional Championship! The Gateway Section is proud that we have five outstanding golfers competing this year : Jeff Whitfield, Rob Sedorcek, Dave Levine, Bob Gaus, and Jimmy Bals.
The PGA REACH Gateway HOPE Cup is about to begin here at Whitmoor Country Club!
Ozzie & Friends fireside chat, happening now at the After Party
The day is finally here for the 11th Annual Ozzie & Friends Pro Am! Make sure you head on over to to check out the auction items before the end of today!
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The 11th Annual Ozzie & Friends Pro-Am is only THREE days away, but our virtual auctions are live now! Check them out and see all of the amazing items and experiences you can bid on!
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The 2020 Match Play Championship is under way with day 2 at St. Clair Country Club!
My starter this morning was @GatewayPGA Professional @NathanCharnes. Nice to see a familiar face @PGAChampionship! #STL
Day 1 of the 2020 Gateway Section PGA Professional Championship has come to a close. Stay tuned for day 2 when we find out who will walk away with this pretty little award! #PPC #GatewayPGA
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Bob Gaus is the 2020 Gateway Section PGA Professional Championship winner! Congratulations Bob, and thanks to everyone who came out and played! It was a great 2-day event at Persimmon Woods.
Bob-Bob, you still got the magic touch! You are a broken record! Congrats to you for a great player and even a better human being!
Congratulations Bobby Gaus!!!
Congratulations Bobby, well done
Congrats Bobby, way to go!!
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Congratulations Bob!! 👍👍
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Great job Bob!
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I know everyone can’t wait till your on the Yellow Tees
Here's a few highlights from Day 1 of the Gateway Section PGA Professional Championship!
Good Morning from Persimmon Woods Golf Club! It is a beautiful day for a Gateway Section PGA Professional Championship!
Play well every one.
The 2nd Annual Clarence Voigt Memorial Senior Scramble is coming up on August 18th at St. Clair Country Club! A portion of each entry will be sent to help fund the Clarence Voigt Memorial Scholarship. The deadline to register is August 13th!
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Who is excited to watch some great golf?!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Congratulations to PGA Professional, Jeff Whitfield of The Quarry at Crystal Springs for winning the 2020 Senior Gateway Section PGA Professional Championship at the Glen Echo Country Club!
Congratulations Jeff Whitfield!!! Well played.
Congratulations Jeff!!
Congrats Jeff Whitfield!!!
Congratulations Jeff.
So Proud of you.....thats wonderful.you deserve it.such good news.
Congrats Whit!!!
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Congrats Jeff !!
Check out what PGA Professional, Adam Betz has to say after his win at the Stroke Play Event on June 29th at WingHaven Country Club!
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Adam Betz Wins Gateway PGA Stroke Play Event @ WingHaven Country Club
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On Monday, June 29, 2020, in the regular division, there were two great rounds played by PGA Professionals, Adam Betz and Jacob Seabaugh. With both scoring a...Today is a beautiful day for a stroke play event, here at Forest Hills Country Club! Thank you to Marvin Herrod, the host PGA Professional and the grounds crew for providing us with a beautiful course to play on!
Too bad the juniors can’t see it next week!
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The Golf Emergency Relief Fund provides short-term financial assistance to certain workers in the golf industry that are the backbone of our sport and facing significant financial hardship including those suffering as a result of COVID-19. This relief effort was initiated through a lead, multi-mill...Here’s some putting tips from Spencer T. Olin Director of Golf Kyle Williams.
Applications for Phase 2 of the Golf Emergency Relief Fund are open today. Note - Phase 2 has a longer application process. For more FAQs, check the link in our bio.
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On #MemorialDay we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. #thankyou
Congratulations To Dan Polites! Gateway PGA Board Member and 2019 Bill Strausbaugh Award winner Dan Polites has earned his certification as a Certified PGA Professional in Teaching & Coaching. Dan is heavily involved in the Gateway Section where he serves as the current Chair for the Teaching & Coaching Summit and serves on the Section Board of Directors.
The Gateway PGA Teaching Committee will host a Google Meet call on “Best Teaching Practices: Sponsored by @rapsodogolf” on Friday, May 15th at 1 p.m.
Check your email for the link and meeting information!
Updated Illinois Order Includes Opening Golf Courses on May 1st. The order states "Golf will be permitted under strict safety guidelines provided by the (Illinois DCEO) and when ensuring that social distancing is followed." Check the website for more!
Starting today at 9:30 a.m., the Gateway PGA Officers, District 7 Director Nathan Charnes, Executive Director Ali Wells and PGA Magazine's Jeff Field will host a weekly chat for all Members, each Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This space is for all Gateway PGA Members to join through a digital portal to talk about the effects of COVID-19. Section updates will be given as well as Q&A with the Officers and Member-to-Member dialogue.
The Gateway Section announces the passing of Bob Shogren. Mr. Shogren passed away this weekend. He was a renowned rules official and a staple of the St. Louis golfing community. The Gateway PGA will relay more information as it becomes available.
We will continue to assess the situation and make a call on future events. The safety and well-being of our members, staff, and their families is our highest priority. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
PGA Jr. League Captain Don Kueper, Carlyle Lake Golf Course in Southern Illinois, was featured in PGA Magazine for his work with local PGA Jr. League teams. “It was watching his son fall in love with PGA Jr. League that set him on a path to becoming a PGA Member. He spent time observing and learning from successful Captains around him, attending PGA Jr. League workshops and completing his ADM certification through PGA.Coach.” - PGA Magazine
Check out the photo of the article below or thumb through the February edition of PGA Magazine.
Starting off the 2020 Gateway PGA Las Vegas Pro-Am today at TPC Las Vegas!
An addition to the Teaching & Coaching Summit this year is specialized breakout sessions featuring our “Teachers Teaching Teachers” and topics featuring club fitting, junior golf and fitness. .
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As the 2020 Teaching & Coaching Summit winds down, here’s some of the 📸 from the two days.
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📸 by @benloewnau .
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The learning never stops at the Teaching & Coaching Summit as @james.sieckmann delivers his keynote presentation.
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Ready for day two of the 7th Annual Teaching & Coaching Summit at Old Hickory Golf Club. Thanks again to sponsors @superspeedgolf @rapsodogolf @leupoldoptics for spending two days with us.
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Now it’s time for @james.sieckmann and Joe Hallett “Unplugged” to cap the first day of the 7th Annual Gateway PGA Teaching & Coaching Summit.
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The first day of the Gateway PGA Teaching & Coaching Summit sponsored by @leupoldoptics @superspeedgolf & @rapsodogolf includes a panel of some of the @golfdigest top teachers in Missouri. The panel features @ryan_e_martin, Brian Fogt, Rick Grayson, @hkurtin and Ed Schwent.
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Setting up at @ohgcgolf for the 7th Annual Teaching & Coaching Summit. This years keynote is @james.sieckmann and Joe Hallett. We’ve got a full slate of some of the top teachers and coaches in the game of golf.
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2020 is another big year for the Gateway PGA. Here’s a quick look at our 2020 tournament schedule.
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It’s @gatewaypga President Mike Suhre on stage for the Junior Golf Town Hall Forum at the PGA Show with @pga President @mammawhales
#golf #junior #juniorgolf #golfing #golfers #pga #pgapro #thxpgapro
Posted @withregram • @family_golf_ctr #champs at Fantasia Gardens Putt Putt Tournament! Thank you @gatewaypga for hosting the event! @pgagolfshows @abetz @stl_golf_coach
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