The PGA of America

Founded in 1916, the PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of nearly 29,000 PGA Professionals who work daily to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.

The PGA of America has enhanced its leadership position by conducting premier spectator events, such as the PGA Championship, KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and the Ryder Cup, as well as significant philanthropic outreach initiatives and award-winning golf promotions. PGA Professionals bring energy to the game all around the world through engagement at their clubs and in their communities, inspiring individuals of all ages and diverse backgrounds to learn and play the game of golf. The PGA of America, in partnership with the broader golf industry, is committed to ensuring that we are good stewards of the environment at our facilities. Golf courses provide green spaces for communities around the world, preserving land that could otherwise be developed and offering habitat for a wide range of plants and animals.

We recognize that each course operates in different environments, so the PGA is working with GCSAA and other leading organizations in the golf industry to ensure that courses in regions that, for example, have water scarcity concerns are finding ways to reduce water consumption or use recycled water. We are proud that many of our PGA Professionals are working alongside superintendents, club managers and owners at their facilities to integrate best management practices around energy use, water use, turf management, wildlife and habitat.