Grow the Game You Love
As the industry's standard bearer, PGA Professionals serve as the recognized teachers and leaders of the game and promote its growth passionately.
Latest News
TPC of Louisiana Head Professional Alex Abbruzza, PGA wins National Merchandiser of the Year – Public Category
ALEX ABBRUZZA, PGA – PGA of America Merchandiser of the Year – Public Category – TPC of Louisiana, Avondale, Louisiana Alex
read moreA COLD CONCLUSION AT THE ANNUAL E-Z-GO OLIVER COUNCE SIX-PRO
MADISON, MS – December 8th, 2025 – The action-packed two days that bookmark the end of the GSPGA tournament calendar every year include the Annual
read more2025 GSPGA Award Winners Annouced!
The Gulf States PGA concluded its 2025 season with its Annual Awards Gala, Annual Meeting, and E-Z-GO Oliver Counce Six-Pro Championship. A two-day
read moreSocial Feeds
Spring is around the corner, which means so are the @drivechipandputt National Finals!
Greer Rowell, son of GSPGA Associate & Director of Instruction at Topgolf - Lafayette; Brian Rowell will represent the Gulf States PGA at Augusta National come April! We will be rooting for you, ...Greer!
Registration is now live for the 2026 Local Qualifying Season. Start your journey today at DriveChipandPutt.com!
Spring is around the corner, which means so are the @drivechipandputt National Finals!
Greer Rowell, son of GSPGA Associate & Director of Instruction at Topgolf - Lafayette; Brian Rowell will represent the Gulf States PGA at Augusta National come April! We will be rooting for you, ...Greer!
Registration is now live for the 2026 Local Qualifying Season. Start your journey today at DriveChipandPutt.com!
The 2026 PGA of America Merchandiser of the Year - Public Category. Alex Abbruzza, PGA of @tpclouisiana and proud member of the Gulf States PGA. Congratulations Alex!
The 2026 PGA of America Merchandiser of the Year - Public Category. Alex Abbruzza, PGA of @tpclouisiana and proud member of the Gulf States PGA. Congratulations Alex!
What a great night it was last Sunday at the 2025 GSPGA Awards Gala at Reunion Golf & Country Club in Madison, MS! Wishing everyone an upcoming Merry Christmas! - photos are by Andrew J Cohoon/New Orleans Snapshots
Professional Development Webinar Series - Register Now - https://mailchi.mp/pgahq/qoj44k7ae1-10151365
Another successful E-Z-GO Oliver Counce Six-Pro / Annual Meeting to end the GSPGA Tournament schedule for the year. Congrats to the team of (left to right) Scott Milam, Benji Williams, PGA, Kyle Ellis, Joesph Hanko, PGA, Reed Hughes, PGA, and Matt Brunetz, PGA with an stout -20 (52) to win it.
...
Thank you Christian Gutierrez, PGA & Reunion G & CC for being such a gracious host, and helping us end a great year here in the Gulf States. We would also like to recognize all the great sponsors of this event, all tagged in the picture above!
Another successful E-Z-GO Oliver Counce Six-Pro / Annual Meeting to end the GSPGA Tournament schedule for the year. Congrats to the team of (left to right) Scott Milam, Benji Williams, PGA, Kyle Ellis, Joesph Hanko, PGA, Reed Hughes, PGA, and Matt Brunetz, PGA with a stout -20 (52) to win it.
...
Thank you Christian Gutierrez, PGA / Michael O’Brien, PGA & Reunion Golf & CC for being such a gracious host, and helping us end a great year here in the Gulf States. We would also like to recognize all the great sponsors of this event, all tagged in the picture above!
Our Mission
Making the Game Better for 50+ Years
The Gulf States Section, Professional Golfers’ Association of America, is an association of golf professionals whose mission is to promote interest, participation, and enjoyment in the game of golf; establish and maintain professional standards of practice; and enhance the well being of golf professionals.
Strategic Objectives:
- Establish a collegial and supportive environment among PGA Members, including:
–Organized Competition
–Meetings
–Benefits - Encourage the use and employment of PGA Professionals by providing services to golfers and the golf industry.
- Enhance the skill levels of members and apprentices through education.
- Provide service to support National programs within the Section.
- Promote enjoyment and participation in the game by providing programs and services to golfers.
Benefits of Being a PGA Professional
Expand Your Career
PGA Professionals have the opportunity to pursue a variety of exciting careers within the golf industry including golf operations, teaching and coaching and executive management.
Play Your Best
PGA Members have the opportunity to compete in numerous tournaments throughout the country on some of the best courses in the world.
Louisiana Junior Golf Tour
OPEN TO JUNIORS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS, AGES 11-18
The mission of the LJGT is to create more playing opportunities for ALL junior golfers in Louisiana and to do so at an affordable rate.
PDR Requirements
Required for all Class A PGA Members
Total PDR per cycle = 54 Meeting/Education/Player Development/Professional Standards = 36
