New Jersey PGA

What New Jersey PGA does

The New Jersey PGA is a regional section of The PGA of America, established in 1925 as one of 41 geographic sections nationwide, operating from its headquarters in Bedminster Township, New Jersey. It serves nearly 500 PGA Professionals in New Jersey and the surrounding Northeast, providing professional development, tournament competition, continuing education, and employment services. Core offerings include tournament programs spanning the Section, Assistant, Senior, and Junior divisions; junior golf development pathways (Drive Chip and Putt, PGA Jr. League, U.S. Kids Golf, NJPGA Junior Tour, College Corner, and scholarships); member services including education seminars and PDR requirements; Hall of Fame and special awards recognition; and a co-branded Section Credit Card program (Business Mastercard and World Mastercard) issued through Common Sense Lenders. The underlying technology is built on the BlueGolf platform for tournament scheduling, leaderboards, and Player of the Year standings tracking, supplemented by an iOS mobile application.

The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit (legal entity: PGA- New Jersey Section, llc) under the parent oversight of The PGA of America, with the New Jersey Golf Foundation serving as its charitable arm. Revenue is generated through four primary streams: annual membership dues (subscription), event registration and tournament fees (transaction), corporate sponsorships from golf equipment, automotive, apparel, and financial service brands (effectively licensing/affiliate), and credit card affiliate revenue. Its go-to-market is event-driven, with championship events held at golf courses throughout New Jersey serving as the principal engagement mechanism for members and sponsors. The organization is led by Executive Director Chris Bauer and a Board of Directors, with a lean staff of approximately 15 employees.

Name

New Jersey PGA

Legal name

PGA- New Jersey Section, llc

Website

https://newjersey.pga.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The New Jersey PGA is a regional 501(c)(3) section of The PGA of America, established in 1925, serving nearly 500 PGA Professionals in New Jersey through tournament programming, member services, and junior golf development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Golf Association Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Tours & Professional Circuits (MPAKAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK), Sport-Specific Amateur Leagues & Circuits (Non-Professional) (MPAKACAJ)

Keywords

• Professional golf association
• Golf tournament management
• Junior golf development
• PGA member services
• Golf professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bedminster Township

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership services and PGA professional certification support for nearly 500 PGA Professionals in the New Jersey section
2. Event Registration Fees: Tournament entry fees, championship participation fees, and Junior Tour registration fees
3. Sponsorship Revenue: Corporate sponsorships from golf equipment manufacturers, automotive partners, apparel brands, and financial service companies
4. Credit Card Program: Section credit card program through Common Sense Lenders with percentage of purchases supporting the New Jersey Section

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

New Jersey PGA is a regional professional golf association that organizes and manages golf tournaments across Section, Assistant, Senior, and Junior Tour divisions, and provides member services including continuing education seminars, employment resources, awards recognition, and a Hall of Fame program for nearly 500 PGA Professionals in New Jersey. The organization also runs junior golf development programs such as the NJPGA Junior Tour, Drive Chip and Putt, PGA Jr. League, scholarships, and college recruiting support.

Product overview

New Jersey PGA operates as a membership organization providing golf tournament programming and member services across multiple divisions. The organization offers: Tournament Programs spanning Section Championship, Assistant Professional Division, Senior Division, and Junior Tour events; Junior Golf Programs including Drive Chip and Putt, PGA Jr. League, and the NJPGA Junior Tour; a mobile iOS application for tournament access; co-branded credit card products; and member services including education, awards, and employment resources. The core offering is tournament organization and golf professional development services for nearly 500 PGA Professionals in New Jersey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior Golf Programs Comprehensive junior golf development programs including Drive, Chip, and Putt, PGA Jr. League, U.S. Kids Golf, NJPGA Junior Tour, High School All State recognition, College Corner guidance, and scholarship opportunities for junior golfers and their families.
• NJPGA Mobile Application iOS mobile application for PGA Professionals, junior golfers, and fans to access tournament schedules, results, news, and member resources on the go.
• Member Services

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CLUB CARcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 January 2024CLUB CAR serves as Presenting Sponsor for multiple events including The Charity Clambake and Head Professional Championship. CLUB CAR is the official golf car of the PGA of America, PGA TOUR TPC Network, and European Tour with 60+ years of industry-leading innovation.
• Vic Gerard Golf CarscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 January 2024New Jersey's largest, oldest, most reliable golf car dealer since 1958, specializing in Club Car sales and service. New ownership group expanding support for NJPGA events.
• REGVANLYcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 May 2023REGVANLY serves as Presenting Sponsor of the Assistant Match Play Championship. REDVANLY is an athletic apparel brand focused on performance, functionality, and style for athletes who love to compete.
• Winner's Award GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2022Renewed sponsorship adding Championship Belt and Hole-In-One Program. World's leading provider of Distinctive Gifts and Awards for tournaments.
• johnnie-OcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 January 2022Johnnie-O partnered as sponsor for the Pro Pro Championship. Brand focused on classic golf and lifestyle performance apparel with a preppy aesthetic.
• PXG (Parsons Xtreme Golf)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 May 2021PXG serves as sponsor for Match Play Championship. High-performance golf equipment and apparel brand.
• SuperSpeed GolfminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 April 2021Renewed partnership serving as Presenting Sponsor at Assistant Professional Events. Overspeed training system for golf swing improvement.
• CaddieNowminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 March 2021Partnership for Pro Am Championship providing caddie services for amateur-professional team events.
• WeathermanminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 March 2021Presenting Sponsor for Match Play Championship, NJPGA's first major event of the season.
• LincolncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 August 2020Lincoln Motor Company renewed partnership as the Section's longest lasting partner extending over 20 years. Primary sponsor of the Charity Clambake event.
• OxfordminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2019Title sponsor for section events. Oxford is a leading provider of classic golf and lifestyle performance apparel founded in 1942.
• Winner's Award GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 June 2018Original partnership established. Provider of Distinctive Gifts and Awards for section tournaments.
• FordminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured sponsor on the NJPGA website showcasing Ford vehicles.
• RolexcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured sponsor. ROLEX Player of the Year Standings for Section, Assistant, and Senior divisions. Swiss luxury watch manufacturer supporting golf at multiple levels.
• Common Sense LendersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIssues NJPGA branded credit cards including Business Mastercard and World Mastercard with rewards programs supporting the section.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey (GCSANJ): State-level association for golf course superintendents in New Jersey. Operates a similar membership model and event programming for a different golf industry segment, serving as an adjacent ecosystem peer.

Direct peers

• New York State PGA: Adjacent Northeast PGA Section with the same member-services and tournament-driven mission. Comparable in size and structure to NJPGA and has direct overlap in metropolitan golf markets.
• Southern California PGA: One of the largest PGA Sections in the country, running professional tournaments, junior golf, and member development programs. Highly comparable operating model and revenue mix (dues, sponsorships, events).
• New Jersey Golf Association (NJGA): State-based amateur golf association in New Jersey. While focused on amateur golfers rather than PGA Professionals, it operates the same state-level tournament and member-services model and intersects with NJPGA's course directory and player development.
• Florida PGA Section: Another state-level PGA Section serving PGA Professionals with tournament programming, education, and junior golf. Operates an identical business model to NJPGA in a larger golf market, making it a direct functional peer.
• The PGA of America: National parent organization that NJPGA belongs to as one of 41 sections. Operates the same professional golf association model — membership, tournaments, education, and development — at a national scale, making it the most direct functional peer.

Regional players

• Metropolitan Golf Association: Regional amateur golf association serving the greater New York/New Jersey metro area. Competes for amateur golfer attention and tournament slots in the same geography as NJPGA.

Broad incumbents

• USGA (United States Golf Association): National governing body that sets rules for golf and runs the U.S. Open and other championships. Overlaps with NJPGA in player development, rules education, and tournament sanctioning for the New Jersey region.
• Korn Ferry Tour: Developmental tour of the PGA TOUR that operates professional golf tournaments in the same ecosystem as NJPGA's Section events. Comparable in running professional events and player development pathways.
• PGA TOUR: Top-tier professional golf tour that NJPGA's professional tournaments and Player of the Year standings feed into. Highly comparable in tournament operation and sponsorship structure, but at a much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NewJerseyPGA
• Facebookfacebook.com/njpga
• Instagraminstagram.com/newjerseypga
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-jersey-pga

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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