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LANDRY HEADS TO THE 2025 SANDERSON FARMS CHAMPIONSHIP!

September 20, 2024

LANDRY HEADS TO THE 2025 SANDERSON FARMS CHAMPIONSHIP! The 2024 Gulf States E-Z-GO Section Championship was held at Money Hill Golf & Country Club

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HUNTER LOGAN CLAIMS GULF STATES OPEN TITLE IN IS PROFESSIONAL DEBUT

August 27, 2024

Metairie, LA: The 2024 Inaugural Bank Plus Gulf States Open was held at Metairie Country Club on August 23-25th. The course was in phenomenal

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BERRY HOLDS THE LEAD TO ADVANCE FOR ASSISTANTS

August 14, 2024

Starkville, MS: The 2024 National Car Rental Gulf States Assistant PGA Professional Championship was held at Starkville Country Club on August 12-13.

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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.

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Benefits of Being a PGA Professional

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.

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

Total PDR per cycle = 54 Meeting/Education/Player Development/Professional Standards = 36