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Houston Pro Jesse Droemer Wins 2026 PGA Professional Championship

5/1/2026

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Jesse Droemer, a pro from Houston, won the 2026 PGA Professional Championship in Bandon, Oregon, at 4-under 283.
He closed with a 2-under-par 70 to beat Ben Kern’s 3-under-par 71 for second, while Michael Kartrude of The Bear’s Club in Florida finished third with a 2-under-par 70.
The 20 finishers, including Droemer, Kern, Kartrude and Michael Block, will play the PGA Championship May 14-17 at Aronimink Golf Club outside Philadelphia.

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Jesse Droemer, a pro from Houston, won the 2026 PGA Professional Championship in Bandon, Oregon, at 4-under 283.
He closed with a 2-under-par 70 to beat Ben Kern’s 3-under-par 71 for second, while Michael Kartrude of The Bear’s Club in Florida finished third with a 2-under-par 70.
The 20 finishers, including Droemer, Kern, Kartrude and Michael Block, will play the PGA Championship May 14-17 at Aronimink Golf Club outside Philadelphia.