Updated: 10/03/2025 23:36:32
PGA
The PGA of America is a professional association of more than 30,000 golf professionals organized into regional Sections that advances the profession and grows the game through education, member services, major championships, community outreach (PGA REACH), youth and veteran programs, digital tools and consumer services. Its core activities include professional development, coach certification and placement, event management (PGA Championship, Ryder Cup, KPMG Women’s PGA, Senior PGA), charitable initiatives, and resources for golfers and employers.
Coaching, Instructor Resources and Find a Coach
The PGA provides coach education, certification pathways, digital coaching tools and a consumer-facing Find a Coach service to connect golfers with trained PGA Professionals for lessons and development. [1]
Consumer Services: Things To Do, Booking and PGA Shop
Consumer-facing services include local program listings and booking via Things To Do, guidance on playing and events, plus retail offerings through PGA Shop to serve golfers’ equipment and apparel needs. [2]
Digital Tools, Member Portals and Apps
The PGA offers digital platforms and apps (e.g., MyPGA, PGA Coach) and member portals that provide education, scheduling, communication and management tools for professionals, coaches and recreational golfers. [3]
Diversity, Workforce Development and PGA WORKS
PGA WORKS promotes workforce diversity in golf through fellowships, scholarships, recruitment events and partnerships with educational institutions to expand career access and industry representation. [4]
Editorial Content, Learning Resources and Stories
PGA editorial channels publish feature stories, beginner guides, coaching tips and news to educate golfers, promote programs and highlight member achievements across instructional and lifestyle content. [5]
Local Structure: PGA Sections and Facility Relationships
The PGA operates through a network of regional Sections that deliver local programming, member support, event coordination and employer connections; Sections are the primary point of contact for many PGA Professionals and facilities. [6]
Major Championships and Event Management
The organization operates and manages premier competitions — including the PGA Championship, Ryder Cup (when coordinated), KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and the Senior PGA Championship — plus member and amateur events to showcase professional play and engage fans. [7]
Membership, Careers and Benefits
Membership gives access to education, certifications, competitions, career networking, discounts and tools for professional growth; the Association supports hiring and career services for facilities and employers seeking PGA Professionals. [8]
Mission and Organizational Scope
The PGA’s mission is to serve its members and grow the game by supporting career pathways, education, business sustainability and community impact; it is one of the world’s largest sports organizations with a federated structure of 41 regional Sections. [9]
PGA REACH — Charitable and Community Impact
PGA REACH is the PGA of America’s 501(c)(3) foundation that delivers outreach programs expanding access to golf through youth initiatives, adaptive golf, veteran services and underserved community engagement to drive inclusion and social impact. [10]
Veterans and Adaptive Golf — PGA HOPE
PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is a PGA REACH initiative that uses golf as a rehabilitative and social activity to support veterans and active-duty military with therapeutic and community benefits. [11]
Youth and Team Play — PGA Jr. League
PGA Jr. League is a social, team-based youth program designed to introduce children to golf in a fun, inclusive, and age-appropriate format that builds participation and long-term interest in the sport. [12]
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Additional Sources:
13. PGA Jr. League — Youth team golf program [https://www.pgajrleague.com/]
14. PGA of America — Association site and governance [https://pga.org/index]
15. PGA of America — Official site (consumer-facing) [https://www.pga.com]
16. PGA REACH — Foundation and programs [https://www.pgareach.org]
17. PGA Shop — Retail offerings [https://shop.pga.com/]