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REG ADAMS IS THE MATCH PLAY CHAMPION

October 14, 2024

Reg Adams, PGA, of Shreveport, LA, defeated (2 UP) Jon Howell, PGA, of Annandale Golf Club to take the GSPGA Match Play Championship. The final match

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DENDY TRIUMPHS AT GSPGA STROKE PLAY SERIES

October 09, 2024

Congratulations to Joseph Dendy for his impressive performance at the Gulf States PGA Stroke Play Series at Grand Bear in Saucier, Mississippi! Dendy

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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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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