Colorado PGA

What Colorado PGA does

Colorado PGA is the official Colorado Section of the PGA of America, a non-profit professional association founded in 1916 and headquartered in Larkspur, Colorado. It serves more than 950 PGA of America Golf Professionals and Associates across Colorado, Eastern Wyoming, and parts of South Dakota, operating as one of 41 Sections nationally. Its mission is to promote the game of golf, establish professional standards, and enhance member well-being through education, tournament sanctioning, career services, and community programming. The organization is led by CEO & Executive Director Steven Bartkowski, with Holly Champion serving as Managing Director of the affiliated PGA REACH Colorado Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable arm focused on youth development, military veterans (PGA HOPE), and inclusion.

The core technology platform is the Colorado PGA App, powered by third-party vendor BlueGolf, providing a digital member directory searchable by name or facility, plus tournament registration, leaderboards, and scoring. Distribution extends across owned media including the SUMMIT magazine, The Elevation Podcast Series, the coloradopga.com website, email newsletters, and Instagram/Facebook channels. Programmatic offerings include PGA Coach (instruction matching), the Colorado PGA Junior Golf Tour (Golf in Schools, PGA Jr. League, Drive Chip & Putt), PGA HOPE for veterans, and the Spare for Change club-recycling nonprofit. Strategic partnerships span equipment manufacturers (Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade, Nike, FootJoy, Mizuno, Maui Jim), financial services (UMB Bank), the Colorado Golf Association and USGA, and the Make Golf Your Thing inclusion campaign.

Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed but combine membership services (dues routed through PGA of America), tournament entry fees and a record $75,000+ championship purse, sponsorships, and foundation grants. The 16-person staff operates a year-round tournament calendar, an annual awards gala, and PDR (Professional Development Requirement) education programs including Rules of Golf workshops and PGA Coach training. Customer/member segments include Class A PGA Professionals (primary), youth/junior golfers, military veterans, and diverse-population inclusion cohorts — a horizontal segmentation strategy anchored in community-led go-to-market.

Name

Colorado PGA

Legal name

Colorado Section of the PGA of America

Website

https://coloradopga.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The official Colorado Section of the PGA of America, serving more than 950 PGA Professionals and Associates across Colorado, Eastern Wyoming, and parts of South Dakota through education, tournament sanctioning, career services, and community programs including PGA HOPE and junior golf development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Golf Association Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Tours & Professional Circuits (MPAKAAAK)

Keywords

• Golf professional association
• Golf membership services
• Junior golf programs
• Professional golf development
• Golf tournament management

Headquarters

HQ city

Larkspur

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Services: Serves PGA of America Golf Professionals through membership services, providing support to over 950 professionals across the region
2. Tournament Operations: Organizes section championships and tournaments with prize purses, including the largest purse in championship history at $75,000
3. Education and PDR Programs: Professional development programs including PGA Coach Training, Rules of Golf workshops, and certification programs
4. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Partnerships with golf equipment manufacturers, financial institutions, and golf facilities

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Colorado PGA is a regional professional association serving over 950 PGA of America Golf Professionals and Associates across Colorado, Eastern Wyoming, and parts of South Dakota. The organization delivers membership services, professional development and education (PDR programs, PGA Coach Training, Rules of Golf workshops), tournament and championship management, and community programs through its 501(c)(3) arm PGA REACH Colorado Foundation including youth golf development, PGA HOPE for military veterans, and inclusion initiatives.

Product overview

The Colorado PGA Section is a regional association of golf professionals that serves its members and grows the game of golf across Colorado, Eastern Wyoming, and parts of South Dakota. The organization operates as a unified portfolio centered on professional development, member services, and community programs. The core technology platform is the Colorado PGA App powered by BlueGolf, which provides a digital member directory for networking. The product suite includes PGA Coach for instruction matching, Make Golf Your Thing as an industry-wide diversity campaign, and PGA REACH Colorado Foundation encompassing youth development (Colorado PGA Junior Golf Tour, PGA Jr. League, Drive Chip & Putt), military support (PGA HOPE), and inclusion initiatives. The Colorado PGA also supports Spare for Change, a nonprofit golf club recycling program. Tournaments and championships are managed through BlueGolf software, and the organization provides education, career services, and special awards recognition for its over 950 PGA professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PGA REACH Colorado Foundation: 501c3 charitable foundation focused on youth development, military support, and inclusion in golf

Products and services

• Colorado PGA App (Powered by BlueGolf)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 46,000 golf clubs donated through Spare for Change program in 15 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Colorado Golf & Turf / Club CarcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting partner for Colorado PGA Major Championships including Professional Championship and Senior Championship. Provides support for tournament operations and member events.
• UMB BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for PGA HOPE Colorado Cup and financial services support for section activities
• PGA REACH Colorado FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner501c3 arm of Colorado PGA supporting youth development, military (PGA HOPE), and inclusion programs. Works to ensure cost never inhibits involvement in golf.
• TitleistmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf equipment partner supporting tournaments and member programs
• FootjoymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFootwear partner for Colorado PGA events and professionals
• Callaway GolfmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment partner for Professional Championship tournaments
• Taylormade GolfmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment partner supporting section championships and events
• Nike GolfmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerApparel and equipment partner for section tournaments
• Links & PeaksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal partner supporting championship events and member activities
• Sterling Cut GlassminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing awards and recognition items for tournaments
• Maui JimminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEyewear partner for section championships
• Liquid DeathminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage partner for tournament refreshments
• 1st and 10th Tee BarsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal partner supporting tournament hospitality
• Make Golf Your ThingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry-wide collaborative campaign launched in 2021 to bring diversity to golf and build on pandemic momentum. Invites people from all backgrounds to enjoy the sport.
• Colorado Golf AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState golf association partner for GHIN handicap services and membership coordination
• USGAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRules of Golf education and certification partnership through USGA Rules Education resources
• Spare for ChangecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by David Havens, PGA that recycles golf clubs for kids and adults. Has donated over 46,000 clubs in 15 years to new players.
• PGA of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational parent organization. Colorado PGA is one of 41 Sections of the PGA of America serving over 950 golf professionals.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PGA of America: National parent organization of Colorado PGA and the other 40 PGA Sections. Provides the membership infrastructure, PGM certification, and national program framework that Colorado PGA operates within.

Direct peers

• Northern California PGA: Regional PGA of America Section serving Northern California PGA Professionals with tournaments, education, and community programs. Structural and operational peer to Colorado PGA.
• Carolinas PGA: Regional PGA of America Section serving the Carolinas with the same membership, tournament, and foundation structure as Colorado PGA. Directly comparable in scale and programmatic offerings.
• Florida PGA: Largest PGA of America Section in the country, serving Florida PGA Professionals. Direct peer in mission and structure, providing comparable membership services, tournaments, and section foundation programs.
• Southern California PGA: Another regional PGA of America Section serving Southern California PGA Professionals with the same membership, tournament, and education mission as Colorado PGA. Directly comparable in organizational structure and service offerings.
• Texas PGA: Large regional PGA of America Section serving Texas PGA Professionals. Directly comparable in membership services, tournament operations, and foundation structure.
• New England PGA: Regional PGA of America Section providing the same membership, tournament, and youth development services to PGA Professionals in the New England region.
• Philadelphia PGA Section: Regional PGA of America Section providing membership services, tournaments, and junior golf programs to PGA Professionals in the Philadelphia region. Operates with the same section structure and mission as Colorado PGA.
• Arizona PGA: Regional PGA of America Section with a similar Mountain West climate profile and golfer demographic. Operates the same membership, tournament, and community programs as Colorado PGA.

Emerging players

• Colorado Golf Association: State-level golf association serving amateur golfers in Colorado, partnered with Colorado PGA for GHIN handicap services and membership coordination. Adjacent mission (amateur play vs. professional development) but shares the same regional golf ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ColoradoPGA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYwvKkDvLYtvTqH7gib8L1g
• Facebookfacebook.com/ColoradoPGA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colorado-pga
• Instagraminstagram.com/coloradopga

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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