The South Central Section PGA Junior Golf Program is committed to introducing, promoting and growing the game of golf to a diverse group of juniors We achieve this mission by instilling in them the positive, character-developing traits for which the game is so well known.
Each year over 2,000 juniors and their families engage in a full circle of programs including PGA Junior League, South Central PGA Junior Tour & Players Tour, Junior Interclub and Drive Chip & Putt.
This is achieved through an association of men and women golf professionals. Our Section members and associates work together to ensure that their education, training, expertise, and ethics always reflect the highest standards of professionalism, sportsmanship, fair play, and reflects the best values of our community. By making our golf game better we “grow the game of golf”.
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Congratulations to Tracy Phillips, PGA on his selection into the South Central PGA Hall of Fame!
Tracy Phillips’ professional career is characterized by his leadership in the South Central PGA Section and a remarkable competitive “second act.” As the Director of Instruction at Cedar Ridge Country Club, he holds a prestigious role at the same facility where his father, Buddy Phillips, served as Head Professional for 40 years. Tracy has built a reputation as a world-class teacher, particularly noted for his expertise in the short game, and was named the 2013 South Central PGA Teacher of the Year. His selection into the South Central PGA Hall of Fame is a distinction that honors his long-term service and character within the association.
On the course, Phillips’ professional record includes a significant list of titles earned after returning to competition in his late 40s. He won the South Central PGA Section Championship in 2011 and 2013, and was named the section’s Player of the Year in 2011. His recent play in the senior circuit is highlighted by his 2024 and 2025 recognitions as the South Central PGA Senior Player of the Year. Beyond regional success, Phillips has excelled on the national stage, qualifying for five Senior PGA Championships and finishing as the Low PGA Professional (T-17) at the 2022 Senior PGA Championship. His career reached a historic milestone in 2024 when, at age 61, he finished T-8 at the PGA Professional Championship to earn a spot in the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla, becoming one of the oldest club professionals to ever qualify for the major.
Tracy will be recognized at our South Central PGA Award Banquet on February 22nd.
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Congrats Tracy! So deserving….one of my idols going back to when I caddied for you in the Big I at Yale. Great memory.
Congrats Tracy!!
It’s a family thing. Great player! Better guy. Congrats Tracy! Well deserved.
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Mayes is Golf Professional of the Year; Phillips to enter Section Hall of Fame - GOLF OKLAHOMA
Mayes is Golf Professional of the Year; Phillips to enter Section Hall of Fame - GOLF OKLAHOMA
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Congratulations!
The South Central PGA is proud to announce Chris Mayes, PGA, Director of Golf at Pleasant Valley Country Club, Little Rock, AR, as the recipient of the 2025 South Central PGA Golf Professional of the Year Award. This honor is the highest distinction a Section professional can receive, recognizing a PGA Member who demonstrates outstanding leadership, strong moral character, and a substantial record of service to the Association and the game of golf.
Mayes, a veteran leader in the Arkansas golf community, has served as the Director of Golf at Pleasant Valley Country Club for over 25 years. His tenure has been defined by a relentless pursuit of excellence, helping transform the 27-hole Joe Finger-designed facility into one of the premier championship venues in the Section. Most recently, Mayes played a pivotal role in the successful launch and hosting of the Simmons Bank Championship, which brought the PGA TOUR Champions to Little Rock and showcasing the Section on a national stage.
Throughout his career, Mayes has been a fixture of service within the PGA. He was previously honored with the 2021 South Central PGA Bill Strausbaugh Award, recognizing his significant contributions in mentoring fellow PGA Professionals and improving employment conditions within the industry. His leadership extends beyond the club’s gates, as he has been a long-time supporter of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock golf programs and various grassroots initiatives aimed at introducing the next generation to the sport as well as a being a 2026 inductee into The Arkansas State Golf Association Hall of Fame.
Congratulations Chris!
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The awards keep coming. Most definitely deserved. Congrats!
Congratulations Pro!!! Well deserved.
Yes, you deserve it and I've known you since you were a kid. John, you did a good job raising him
We are pleased to announce our 2025 Awards Class, headlined by Golf Professional of the Year, Chris Mayes! This outstanding group of honorees represents the dedication, professionalism, and passion that define PGA of America Professionals.
We will be highlighting our selections over the next few weeks. Learn more about the award winners now by visiting the link in our bio!
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Congratulations
Congratulations sir!!
Atta boy Chris!! You are the man!!!!
Congratulations to our 2025 Chapter Award Winners!!
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Robson's consistent pursuit of excellence shines through at Forest Ridge - GOLF OKLAHOMA
Robson's consistent pursuit of excellence shines through at Forest Ridge - GOLF OKLAHOMA
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Congratulations to our 2025 South Central PGA Super Senior Division Player of the Year — Troy Hendricks!
An awesome season filled with hard work and dedication!
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Joe was instrumental in laying the groundwork for the Section office being located where it is today and also the building of our new office in 2016. He was a friend of the PGA and will truly be missed.
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