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✂️ THE CUT IS MADE!
The field is set for the final round of the 76th Northern Ohio PGA Professional Championship at Tippecanoe Country Club!
Michael Balcar leads the way at 9-under (135) after rounds of 67-68, holding a five-shot advantage over Jim Troy at 4-under (140).
Randy Dietz, Sean Kenily, Anthony Panepento and Jordan Schroeder are tied for third at 1-under (143).
The top 29 and ties made the cut and will return tomorrow for the final 18 holes as we crown our 2026 champion and determine the four qualifiers for the 2027 PGA Professional Championship at Streamsong Resort.
🏆 Final Round Tomorrow
📍 Tippecanoe Country Club
⛳️ ROUND 2 IS UNDERWAY!
After several weather delays this morning, play is officially underway in Round 2 of the 76th Northern Ohio PGA Professional Championship at Tippecanoe Country Club!
Follow the action and check out the live scoring through the link in our bio! 🏆
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🏆 ROUND 1 COMPLETE | 76th NOPGA Professional Championship
Jim Troy sets the pace at Tippecanoe Country Club, firing a 6-under 66 with eight birdies to take the Round 1 lead!
Michael Balcar sits just one shot back after an opening 5-under 67.
⛳ Jim Troy — 66 (-6)
⛳ Michael Balcar — 67 (-5)
Round 2 gets underway tomorrow morning at 8:30 am.
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More looks from the First Round of the NOPGA Section Championship! ⛳️
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The First Round of the Section Championship at Tippecanoe Country Club started today. 59 of the NOPGA Professionals are looking to take home the victory! 🏆⛳️
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🏆 THE 76TH NOPGA PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP STARTS TODAY!
The best of the Northern Ohio PGA tee it up at Tippecanoe Country Club with a Section Championship on the line — and four qualifying spots into the 2027 PGA Professional Championship at Streamsong Resort up for grabs.
👀 Let’s check out who’s in the field and ready to make a run at the title!
Good luck to all of our PGA Professionals competing this week! ⛳️
🏌️♂️ Managing Performance Anxiety on the Golf Course
Sport psychologist Dr. Sam Maniar of the Center for Peak Performance joins Drew Pierson, PGA, at The Clubhouse to break down six practical strategies golfers can use to manage performance anxiety, stay composed and play with confidence when the pressure is on.
Check out @center4peakperformance for more mental tips!
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