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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

PGA Sections content argues that regional programs, youth initiatives, and professional development create sustainable growth. Episodes ground this in named people, competitions, and community outcomes.

PGA Sections operates on the belief that golf's future depends on local, community-rooted programming led by skilled professionals who mentor the next generation. The channel proves this repeatedly by profiling individual instructors, coaches, and section leaders whose work directly expands access and participation, alongside data points about youth growth and regional tournament formats that unite professionals around shared standards.

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

Episode 1: Unlocking Opportunity

By the numbers

24%

junior golf participation growth over last decade

1,000

golf facilities requiring data verification across PGA Sections

5

Cleveland/Srixon Pro-Am events on New England PGA calendar

12

years Dominic Marconi has served in Oregon PGA leadership

What the channel argues

InsightPGA Coach+ helps instructors acquire new students at cost-neutral economics within months.→
DataJunior golf participation grew 24 percent over the last decade, raising demand for youth-focused programming.→
DataData verification across roughly 1,000 golf facilities enables coordinated regional programming and member outreach.→
InsightMentorship and adaptability are core drivers of career advancement in PGA leadership roles.→
InsightTeam-based formats like PGA Jr. League increase accessibility and participation in underserved communities.→

What you'll learn

•How local PGA sections use grassroots initiatives to grow participation and income for instructors.
•Why mentorship from established professionals shapes career trajectories in golf leadership and instruction.
•How youth programs explicitly target underserved communities to diversify and expand the sport.
•What role standardized data and regional competitions play in coordinating growth across sections.

What to do about it

→Audit your facility's data across PGA Sections' 1,000-venue registry and update contact details to enable coordinated programming.
→Develop or expand youth programming like PGA Jr. League or Little Linksters in underserved zip codes where golf access is limited.
→Establish mentorship partnerships between senior and emerging PGA professionals to build leadership depth and retention in your region.

Who and what shows up

Dan Bubany

Golf instructor, Tucson

Affirmed PGA Coach+ as the easiest business decision for growing his client base and expanding digital visibility.

Jon Hardesty

Golf instructor and 2025 Teacher & Coach of the Year

Pioneered evidence-based instruction grounded in biomechanics and physics, transforming golf education away from tradition-only teaching.

Dominic Marconi

Executive director, Oregon PGA Chapter of the Pacific Northwest PGA Section

Transitioned from competitive hockey to 12-year leadership role, demonstrating how mentorship and adaptability shape executive careers in golf.

Peter Clarke

PGA professional, Manufacturers Golf & Country Club

Transformed golf instruction into a platform for personal growth and human connection, emphasizing relationships alongside technical skill.

Andrew Bird

Golfer, Southern Texas PGA

Qualified for Augusta through years of dedication and self-belief, exemplifying PGA cultivation of excellence through perseverance.

Questions this channel answers

Q

How can golf instructors justify investing in platform tools like PGA Coach+?

One new student acquired through the platform can cover the subscription cost within a few months, making it low-risk and high-return.

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Q

Why does youth golf matter to PGA Sections right now?

Junior golf participation has grown 24 percent over the last decade, making youth-focused programming critical to meeting demand and shaping the sport's future.

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Q

How do PGA professionals build meaningful careers beyond tournament play?

Through mentorship, community service, coaching, and leadership roles within sections that emphasize both personal growth and giving back.

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Q

What makes PGA Jr. League effective in expanding golf's reach?

The team-based format and active targeting of underserved communities reduce barriers and create social connection alongside skill development.

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Topics:Youth golf programs (Jr. League, Little Linksters)Professional development and mentorshipRegional tournaments and competitive formatsGolf instruction and coaching platformsVeteran and community engagement
Themes:Grassroots programming and youth development as engines of sustainable growthMentorship and professional development embedded in regional PGA Section operationsData standardization and regional coordination enabling seamless member communication and competitive pathways

Industry context

Youth golf programming serves as a foundation for talent development and participation growth across regions. PGA Sections coordinate junior competitions, scholarships, and mentorship to build pathways from grassroots players into competitive pathways.