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.
PGA Sections Build Golf Through Mentorship, Youth Access, Community
PGA Sections operate as regional hubs connecting teaching professionals, developing junior golfers, and funding community initiatives. The channel proves impact through named individuals, program participation, and competitive frameworks.
PGA Sections believe that golf's growth depends on three interconnected engines: making instruction financially viable for coaches, creating pathways for underserved youth, and recognizing the unsung mentors who sustain the sport locally. The content grounds this argument in real people—Dan Bubany quantifying ROI on professional tools, Jon Hardesty redefining how fundamentals are taught, Peter Clarke demonstrating how instruction becomes community—and in program scale like PGA Jr. League operating across multiple venues.
Drawn from Unlocking Opportunity: Why PGA Coach+ Is a Sma… and 3 more →
“One new student can pay for the investment multiple times over.”
PGA Coach+ positioning, Unlocking Opportunity episode
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Who and what shows up
Dan Bubany
Tucson-based golf instructor
Testified that upgrading to PGA Coach+ is the easiest business decision he has made, grounding the ROI argument in professional experience.
Jon Hardesty
Golf instructor and 2025 PGA Sections Teacher & Coach of the Year
Pioneered a biomechanics and physics-based approach to golf instruction starting in 2007, transforming pedagogy from tradition-based to evidence-based methods.
Dominic Marconi
Executive director, Oregon PGA Chapter, Pacific Northwest PGA Section
Transitioned from competitive hockey to senior leadership over twelve years, exemplifying how mentorship and adaptability shape golf industry careers.
Peter Clarke
PGA professional, Manufacturers Golf & Country Club
Transformed conventional instruction into a platform for personal growth and human connection, demonstrating how teaching professionals create lasting impact beyond technical skill.
Andrew Bird
Southern Texas PGA qualifier
Exemplified how sustained dedication and self-belief culminate in elite opportunity, earning qualification to compete at Augusta National.
Questions this channel answers
How can growing golf instructors make professional tool investments pencil out financially?
One new student connection acquired through platforms like PGA Coach+ can quickly offset subscription costs, making professional visibility expansion a low-risk, high-return investment.
Unlocking Opportunity: Why PGA Coach+ Is a Smart Move fo… →What role does mentorship play in golf industry career development?
Mentorship shapes both technical skill and professional identity. Dominic Marconi credits mentorship for his rise from athlete to executive director; Jon Hardesty's evidence-based approach transformed instruction pedagogy across the profession.
From Rink to Fairway: Dominic Marconi’s Journey to PGA L… →How does PGA Jr. League differ from traditional junior golf programs?
PGA Jr. League uses a team-based format to make golf social and approachable, specifically targeting underserved communities, and emphasizes mentorship and character development alongside technical skill.
Growing the Game and Community: The Transformative Power… →Why are PGA Sections investing in youth and veteran golf initiatives?
Youth participation has grown 24% over the last decade, making development programs essential to sustaining the sport. Veteran programs like the New England Veteran Series provide competitive pathways and healing through community.
Pro2Pro: A Conversation with Andrew Kramer on Golf, Grow… →How do regional golf sections translate local momentum into national impact?
Philadelphia PGA Section demonstrated this at the 2025 PGA Show by highlighting grassroots programming and professional development as engines of sustainable growth, proving localized initiatives ripple into industry-wide standards.
Fairway Feed: Philadelphia PGA Section Showcases Growth … →Best place to start
Unlocking Opportunity: Why PGA Coach+ Is a Smart Move for Growing Golf InstructorsIntroduces the economic logic underpinning PGA Sections' growth thesis: professional tools become viable when a single new student pays for them.
Growing the Game and Community: The Transformative Power of PGA Jr. LeagueDemonstrates how PGA Sections translate youth accessibility into measurable participation growth and community impact at the grassroots level.Industry context
Golf participation has grown to nearly 50 million since 2019, with at least 3 million new beginners annually since 2020. PGA Professionals are now critical to retention and player development as the sport expands beyond its traditional base.
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