WHO WE ARE

The average golfer is often confused as to the difference between the members of the PGA of America and the members of the PGA Tour. When a PGA professional is introduced to an amateur for the first time, the amateur’s initial thought is of Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and the PGA Tour’s weekly televised events. Let us try to eliminate this confusion.

The members of the PGA Tour, Champions Tour and Ladies PGA, as well as a variety of mini-tours, are professional golfers making their living by playing the game competitively. The members and associates of the PGA of America are the people who run the golf industry on a day-to-day basis by using their expertise in the game to operate golf facilities, teach, and in general, be the experts in the game and business of golf.

Founded in 1916, the PGA of America has grown into the world’s largest working sports organization with more than 28,000 members and associates. Today, from its national office in Frisco, Texas, and from 41 affiliated Section Offices throughout the United States, the PGA of America directs extensive programs that impact every aspect of the game. The PGA of America also hosts several annual events including the Ryder Cup, The PGA Championship, and The PGA Club Professional Championship.