History of the Carolinas
The Carolinas Section of the PGA formed in 1923 and was officially recognized by the PGA in 1940. Today, the Carolinas PGA has grown to be the largest of the PGA’s forty-one sections with more than 2,200 professional members employed at more than 700 golf facilities. Our geographic territory embraces North and South Carolina as well as a small portion of southern Virginia.
The Carolinas PGA is dedicated to nurturing and improving the quality of the game for the thousands of golfers using our member facilities. PGA professionals are responsible for conducting a variety of golf-related functions which include golf shop merchandising, golf instruction, tournament operations, Junior golf programs, golf club repair, administering the Rules, public relations and much more.
FRISCO, Texas (April 23, 2025) – The PGA of America and CBS Sports present “We Love to Play this Game.” The 30-minute special will air
read moreCharlotte, NC – The Carolinas PGA REACH Foundation and the Charlotte Checkers AHL Hockey Team teamed up to blend the worlds of golf and hockey
read moreOn Sunday, April 6, eighty juniors stepped onto one of the biggest stages in golf to compete in the 2025 Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals,
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The PGA REACH Carolinas Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and philanthropic arm of the Carolinas PGA Section.
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