The Professional Golfers Association

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About the PGA

Our history

The origin of The Professional Golfers' Association goes back to Victorian times and the work and dedication of three golfing pioneers: JH Taylor, James Braid and Harry Vardon. Their desire was to raise the status of those men who earned their living from playing the game.

Now, with over 8,000 Members in 80 countries across the globe, we are the world’s oldest PGA and partners of the renowned Ryder Cup.

As a distinguished members’ organisation, we educate and train PGA Professionals to degree level. Providing them with the very latest skills which they can employ across all areas of the sport, from golf club management to coaching other golfers.

All of this enables golfers to play better golf, and enjoy world-class facilities at clubs across the UK.

Making golf happen since 1901.

Role of The PGA

The PGA and PGA Professionals enhance the golfing experience of hundreds of thousands of golfers across the world.

We are a members’ organisation and educate and train PGA Professionals to degree level with the very latest skills and expertise to operate in all areas of golf so golfers can enjoy and play better golf while golf clubs can benefit from the successful management of their facility.

The PGA also plays a prominent role in growing and promoting the game through initiatives with other leading golf bodies. This includes England Golf, Club Golf in Scotland plus similar projects in Ireland and Wales. In addition The PGA and its members feature prominently internationally where the high regard of GB&I PGA Professionals is reflected in 1,500 of our Members being based in over 80 countries.

The PGA enhance the golfing experience of hundreds of thousands of golfers across the world.

History of the PGA

In the beginning it was a letter from a North Wales professional in Golf Illustrated on 12th April, 1901, that triggered the idea of a Professional Golfers' Association.
Regions & Counties

The PGA consists of seven regions - East, Ireland, Midlands, North, Scotland, South and South West. There is also an international community that includes all Members working outside of the UK & Ireland.
Tournaments

The PGA provides a vast range of playing opportunities for its Members by organising more than 700 tournaments every year.
PGA Branded Properties

The PGA brand is recognised on a global basis and has enabled the Association to develop a portfolio of branded courses and academies across the world.
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Safeguarding at The PGA

Learn more about how The PGA Safeguards golf.
Governance

The Governance Department administers all Regulatory Requirements of The PGA.This page contains links to various regulatory documents, any other regulatory information may be requested.
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Ryder Cup

The history of The PGA is inextricably linked with the Ryder Cup. It is an involvement as a founding partner of the Ryder Cup that extends from the very first match in 1927 to the present day.

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