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Regional golf programs and member stories from the PGA of America.

PGA Sections highlights the regional work of the PGA of America, which has served golf professionals and grown the sport since 1916. The channel covers programs, initiatives, and stories from local sections representing PGA members across the country. It is a resource for golf industry professionals, section leaders, and anyone tracking how the sport is being built at the community level.

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Channel Brief·PGA Sections · 17 episodes
Updated May 1, 2025

PGA Sections build golf through local leadership and access

Seventeen episodes show how regional golf professionals grow the sport by connecting instructors to students, veterans to competition, and youth to community. The proof is in individual stories, program launches, and named practitioners.

PGA Sections argues that golf's future is built from the ground up, not top-down: by empowering local instructors, youth programs, and regional leaders to drive growth and access in their communities. The channel validates this belief through portraits of individual PGA professionals (Dan Bubany, Jon Hardesty, Peter Clarke, Dominic Marconi) whose teaching, mentorship, and event leadership directly move participation and industry health.

Drawn from Unlocking Opportunity: Why PGA Coach+ Is a Sma… and 3 more →

“One new student can pay for the investment multiple times over.”

Unlocking Opportunity: Why PGA Coach+ Is a Smart Move for Growing Golf Instructors

By the numbers

24%

junior golf participation growth over last decade

1,000

golf facilities undergoing data verification across PGA Sections

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Pro-Am events on 2025 Cleveland/Srixon Points Race calendar in New England

What the channel argues

InsightOne new student connection quickly offsets PGA Coach+ subscription cost for instructors.→
DataJunior golf participation has grown 24 percent over the last decade.→
InsightPGA Jr. League uses team formats to make golf accessible to underserved communities.→
DataData verification across roughly 1,000 golf facilities enables coordinated regional programming.→
InsightMentorship and adaptability shaped Dominic Marconi's rise from athlete to PGA executive director.→
InsightJon Hardesty's biomechanics-based teaching approach earned him 2025 Teacher and Coach of the Year.→

What you'll learn

•How PGA Coach+ creates a financial case for growing golf instruction practices through additional student connections.
•Why regional mentorship and professional development programs are central to sustaining golf industry leadership.
•How PGA Sections use community tournaments, veteran initiatives, and youth leagues to expand golf's reach beyond traditional markets.
•What role data standardization and facility coordination play in scaling PGA Section programming.
•How individual PGA professionals (instructors, coaches, executives) function as the primary engines of grassroots growth.

What to do about it

→Map your region's unmet golf instruction demand and test PGA Coach+ or similar platforms to calculate customer acquisition payoff.
→Audit your PGA Section's facility data across 1,000 venues to ensure accurate member communication and program scheduling.
→Launch or expand a youth golf program (PGA Jr. League, Little Linksters, or local equivalent) targeting underserved communities in your region.

Who and what shows up

Dan Bubany

Golf instructor, Tucson

Cited as example of instructor for whom PGA Coach+ upgrade became the easiest business decision; validates digital platform ROI.

Jon Hardesty

Golf instructor and educator

Named 2025 PGA Sections Teacher and Coach of the Year for evidence-based biomechanics approach that transformed golf instruction.

Dominic Marconi

Executive Director, Oregon PGA Chapter of Pacific Northwest PGA Section

Twelve-year leadership career exemplifying how mentorship and adaptability from competitive athletics shaped PGA executive trajectory.

Peter Clarke

PGA Professional, Manufacturers Golf and Country Club

Demonstrates how golf instruction can prioritize personal growth and human connection alongside technical skill development.

Andrew Bird

Southern Texas PGA golfer and qualifier

Competed at Augusta National, exemplifying how PGA of America cultivates excellence through perseverance and self-belief.

Questions this channel answers

Q

How can golf instructors justify investing in digital platforms or membership tools?

A single new student connection can quickly cover the cost of platforms like PGA Coach+, making it a low-risk, high-return investment for growing instructors at any career stage.

Unlocking Opportunity: Why PGA Coach+ Is a Smart Move fo… →
Q

What role do mentorship and personal relationships play in golf professional careers?

Mentorship is central to shaping career trajectories, executive development, and long-term success; examples include Dominic Marconi's rise in PGA leadership and the emphasis on human connection in Peter Clarke's teaching philosophy.

From Rink to Fairway: Dominic Marconi’s Journey to PGA L… →
Q

How can golf reach youth and families who traditionally lack access?

Programs like PGA Jr. League and Little Linksters use team-based, social formats and target underserved communities directly, bridging generations and building character alongside swing mechanics.

Growing the Game and Community: The Transformative Power… →
Q

What defines excellence in golf instruction today?

Jon Hardesty's 2025 Teacher and Coach of the Year award reflects an approach grounded in biomechanics and physics rather than tradition or gimmicks, emphasizing evidence-based methods.

Honoring Excellence: Jon Hardesty Named 2025 Teacher & C… →
Q

How do PGA Sections connect regional efforts to national impact?

Philadelphia PGA Section and others present localized professional development and grassroots initiatives on national platforms like the 2025 PGA Show, demonstrating how regional momentum ripples into industry-wide standards.

Fairway Feed: Philadelphia PGA Section Showcases Growth … →
Topics:PGA Coach+ and digital visibility for instructorsYouth golf programs and PGA Jr. LeagueVeteran golf initiatives and community tournamentsMentorship and professional development for golf prosRegional event programming and competitions
Themes:Grassroots growth through local PGA professional leadershipMentorship and professional development as industry infrastructureInclusive access to golf for youth and underserved populations

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