PGA of Australia

PGA of Australia is a not-for-profit organization with a 100-year heritage, representing golf professionals and serving over 1.2 million Australians annually. They own and manage the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia, sanctioning elite male professional tournament golf. The organization has a notable history of producing major winners and world-ranked players. Their sanctioned tournaments, such as the Australian PGA Championship and Emirates Australian Open, carry World Ranking Points. Additionally, they offer industry-specific training and education through three education divisions, contributing to the Australian economy generating over $2.7 billion annually. In 1911, the Professional Golfers Association of Australia (PGA) was established, making it one of the few sporting organizations with such a long heritage. Its activities in training and education are significant for the golf industry. Furthermore, as a not-for-profit member-based organization, the PGA plays a vital role in serving the Australian golf community. The organization's owned and managed ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia is the official sanctioning body for elite male professional tournament golf in the region, producing numerous major winners and world-ranked players over its history, including Kel Nagle, Peter Thomson, Jack Newton, Greg Norman, Ian Baker-Finch, Robert Allenby, Stuart Appleby, Geoff Ogilvy, Adam Scott, and Jason Day. The PGA also offers industry-specific training and education opportunities through its PGA Academy, PGA International Golf Institute, and PGA Centre for Learning and Performance. These divisions collectively provide traineeships, further education, and performance coaching for PGA Members, Tour Professionals, and the public, both domestically and internationally. Moreover, the Australian golf industry, which generates over $2.7 billion annually, benefits significantly from the PGA's efforts.