The PGA of America is the world's largest working sports organization, comprised of 28,000 men and women golf Professionals who are the recognized experts in growing, teaching and managing the game of golf, while serving millions of people throughout its 41 PGA Sections nationwide. Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has enhanced its leadership position by growing the game of golf through its premier spectator events, world-class education and training programs, significant philanthropic outreach initiatives, and award-winning golf promotions.
The New England Section is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting the game of golf and improving the vocation of the golf professional in New England. The New England PGA is the 8th largest of the 41 sections of the PGA of America, and is home to more than 1000 PGA Member and Apprentice Golf Professionals working at over 500 facilities in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island and Eastern Massachusetts. The New England PGA conducts close to 300 golf tournaments annually for professional, amateur, and junior golfers throughout New England.