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History of the Carolinas
The Carolinas Section of the PGA was formed in 1923 and 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 2,400 professional members and associates employed at more than 700 golf facilities. Our geographic territory embraces North and South Carolina and 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 various golf-related functions, including golf shop merchandising, golf instruction, tournament operations, Junior golf programs, golf club repair, administering the Rules, public relations, and much more.
Upcoming Events
“The Griggsy” NBGCC Pro-Am
Thu 06, New Bern Golf & CCMadyson Scott UCBI Memorial Pro-Am
Mon 10, Pine Hollow Golf ClubCatawba Country Club Pro-Am benefiting Folds of Honor
Mon 17, Catawba Country ClubSocial Feeds
BIRDIE BLITZ - NOVEMBER 3RD
The countdown is on! Our teams compete Monday to raise funds for PGA HOPE.
Here’s the impact: Every $330 raised provides 6 weeks of life-changing and life-saving PGA HOPE instruction for a Veteran. That’s 6 weeks of healing, community, and hope through the game of golf.
Don’t wait! Pick your team and pledge TODAY so they hit the course ready to make birdies for our heroes! 🇺🇸
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#BirdieBlitz #PGAHOPE #VeteransFirst
Join hundreds of PGA Members from across the country on a trip to a world-class resort, just like Scooter Buhrman, PGA (Tobacco Road Golf Club) “I was fortunate enough to attend an XDC event at Kiawah Island and the experience was second to none! From the moment we arrived, every detail was well thought out by the XXIO team. I am very hopeful to attend another trip in the future.”
Another event just wrapped up at Pebble Beach, next stop - Baha Mar. Contact your local XXIO rep to learn more on how you can attend a future trip.
Swipe to meet the squad! 👉 Team Carolinas is bringing 9 of our PGA Professionals to the Senior PGA Professional Championship, October 23-26 at PGA Golf Club in Port St Lucie, FL. Let’s go Carolinas!
#TeamCarolinas #SeniorPPC #CarolinasGolf
Champion! Congrats to @gregboyette16 on winning the 2025 @rolex CPGA Match Play. What a performance at The Club at Briar’s Creek🏆
World-class instruction is coming to Pinehurst!
The Carolinas PGA Fall Teaching Summit presented by @par4success and @clippdgolf brings together 12 of the industry’s top minds for two incredible days of education!
PRESENTERS:
Jennifer Munro - “Why Personalities Matter”
Will Barlock - Doctor of Physical Therapy, Par4Success
Ryan Dailey, PGA - Operation 36 Founder
Jason Sutton, PGA - Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher
Jason Birnbaum - Golf Digest Best-in-State (NY)
JP van der Walt - Clippd Sales Account Manager
LIVE LESSON INSTRUCTORS:
Krista Dunton, PGA - Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher
Eric Alpenfels, PGA - 30+ years at Pinehurst
Robbie Fritz, PGA - 2019 Palmer Maples Teacher of the Year
Sean Kennedy, PGA - 2024 Palmer Maples Teacher of the Year
Kevin Britt, PGA - 2023 Palmer Maples Teacher of the Year
Allen Terrell, PGA - Dustin Johnson’s Coach, Top 100 Teacher
📍 November 2-3 at @pinehurstresort ⏰ Registration closes OCTOBER 30 at 5pm!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best. Register now!
#CarolinasPGA #FallTeachingSummit #PinehurstResort #GolfInstruction #Top100Teachers #PGAEducation #Par4Success #Clippd #TeachingExcellence
The 7th Annual Harvick4Heroes PGA REACH Charity Pro-Am presented by @soundgear_official raised $280,000 for Veterans and youth programs across the Carolinas!
84 amateurs, 21 teams, perfect fall weather, and inspiring stories from our PGA HOPE Veterans made Monday unforgettable at @trumpgolfcharlotte.
Since 2019, this event has raised $1.5 MILLION.
Huge thank you to our presenting sponsor @soundgear_official and supporting partners @clevelandgolf, @srixongolf, and @sandbaggerusa for making this day possible!
#Harvick4Heroes #PGAHOPE #VeteransSupport #CarolinasPGA #PGAREACHCarolinas
How many of these courses can you name? 👀 Bid now for your chance to tee it up at these iconic courses (and 120+ more)! Auction closes tomorrow, Monday, October 6th at 4:45 PM!
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#carolinaspga #harvick4heroes
The annual Harvick4Heroes & PGA REACH Carolinas online auction is LIVE NOW!
Over 140 premium golf foursomes and unique experiences available through Monday, October 6th at 4:45 PM. Don’t miss your chance to bid on incredible items in support of the 7th Annual Harvick4Heroes PGA REACH Charity Pro-Am.
All proceeds benefit:
🏌️ PGA REACH Carolinas Foundation - supporting youth, military, and diversity & inclusion programs
🏁 Kevin Harvick Foundation - enriching the lives of children across the United States
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#Harvick4Heroes #PGAREACHCarolinas #CharityAuction #GolfForGood #KevinHarvickFoundation #CharlotteNC #GolfAuction
What a day at @countryclubofasheville. Congrats to @tylerblucas and Joey Norman on the win. Thanks to @clubcar and all our partners for supporting another great event!
CELEBRATING CAROLINAS EXCELLENCE
Incredible news from @golfdigest "Best Teachers in Every State" rankings! We`re beyond proud to celebrate our PGA Carolinas Section professionals who were recognized for their outstanding dedication to instruction.
At the top of their respective states are:
* Jason Sutton, PGA (Colleton River Club) - #1 in South Carolina
* David Orr, PGA (Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club) - #1 in North Carolina
But the excellence doesn`t stop there! A total of 32 PGA Carolinas professionals earned recognition in this prestigious ranking - 18 from North Carolina and 14 from South Carolina.
Congratulations to ALL our recognized members! Your dedication to the game makes us proud to call you part of the PGA Carolinas family.
Read the full Golf Digest article: https://www.golfdigest.com/story/best-teachers-state-ranking
#PGACarolinas #GolfDigest #BestTeachers #GolfInstruction #CarolinasGolf
Congratulations to @coop_hrabak on capturing the 2025 Carolinas PGA Professional Championship! What an incredible week and thank you to our host venues @treefarmgolf and @palmetto_golf_club for their hospitality.
Special recognition to Cooper’s home club @midpinesinn and the @methodistuniversity golf program for their participation.
Grateful for all our players, presenting sponsors @clubcar, @corebridgefinancial, @rolex, and everyone who made this championship possible. Congratulations to all 11 qualifiers for the 2026 National @pga Professional Championship at Bandon Dunes!
#CarolinasPGA #Championship #TheTreeFarm #PalmettoGolf #MidPines #PGAProfessional
🏆CHAMPION! Cooper Hrabak wins his first Carolinas PGA Professional Championship with a 3-shot victory at -5!
Second win of 2025 + Bob Boyd Player of the Year = spots in both the @wyndhamchamp and @myrtlebeachcl on the @pgatour!
Congratulations Cooper!
#CarolinasPGA #Champion #PGATour
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