South Central PGA

What South Central PGA does

South Central PGA is a non-profit regional section of the PGA of America, founded in 1922 and currently operating under a name and territorial scope adopted in 1959. The organization serves approximately 450 PGA member professionals across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Southern Kansas, providing the local layer of the national PGA membership infrastructure. Its offerings span Section tournaments, Junior Golf Programs reaching over 2,000 participants, the PGA REACH Foundation's charitable and community programming, a Golf Pass discount book sold at roughly $50, and professional development resources, including newly introduced Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) educational materials developed in partnership with Influential Athlete.

The underlying technology stack is lightweight and largely third-party: tournament administration runs on the BlueGolf platform, and the section's digital presence is website- and email-driven rather than platform-native. The organization runs a lean staff of six, supplemented in 2024 by a PGA WORKS Fellow focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Revenue is generated through a diversified non-profit mix: member dues, tournament entry fees, Golf Pass product sales, PGA REACH Foundation donations and grants, and corporate sponsorships. National-tier brands such as T-Mobile, Lexus, and Gatorade have been added to the partnership portfolio alongside local Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas sponsors. The go-to-market model is member- and community-led rather than commercial-sales-driven, with member PGA professionals acting as the distribution channel into the regional golf ecosystem.

Name

South Central PGA

Legal name

South Central Section of the PGA of America

Website

https://southcentral.pga.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

South Central PGA is a non-profit regional section of the PGA of America serving approximately 450 golf professionals across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Southern Kansas through tournaments, junior golf programs, professional development, and charitable initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Association Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Tours & Professional Circuits (MPAKAAAK)

Keywords

• Golf association services
• Junior golf programs
• Golf tournament management
• Pga member services
• Youth golf development

Headquarters

HQ city

Broken Arrow

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Golf Pass Program: Discount golf book offering over 200 free or discounted rounds of golf in Oklahoma, Arkansas & Kansas. Sold for $50 as either paper or digital version.
2. Membership Dues: Association of approximately 450 PGA Members and Associates paying section dues
3. Junior Tour & Players Tour Fees: Registration fees for junior golf programs including Junior Tour ($80 registration) and Players Tour events with entry fees
4. Corporate Partnership Sponsorships: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze tier corporate partner sponsorships
5. PGA HOPE Donations: Charitable donations supporting military veterans through PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

South Central PGA is a regional, non-profit section of the PGA of America that serves approximately 450 PGA Members and Associates across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Southern Kansas. It operates a multi-program portfolio centered on tournament management (Section Tournaments, Rolex Player of the Year), junior golf development (Junior Tour, Players Tour, Junior Interclub, PGA Jr. League, Drive Chip & Putt), charitable foundation initiatives (PGA HOPE military program, Youth Foundation, Grant Program, Scholarship Program), professional development services (PGA Lifelong Learning, Associate Support & Mentoring), and a paid Golf Pass discount book product (over 200 rounds, $50, paper or mobile app).

Product overview

South Central PGA is a regional section of the PGA of America offering a comprehensive suite of golf programs and services across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Southern Kansas. The organization operates as a multi-product platform centered on its core Junior Golf Program (Junior Tour, Players Tour, Junior Interclub, PGA Jr League, Drive Chip & Putt), tournament management (Section Tournaments, Rolex Player of the Year), and charitable initiatives (PGA REACH South Central, PGA HOPE, Youth Foundation Programs, Grant Program). Supporting programs include Golf Pass (discount book), NIL Resources education, Associate Support & Mentoring, PGA Lifelong Learning, Section Meetings & Education, and Scholarship Programs. The Arkansas Chapter operates as a regional sub-brand with its own leadership and programs. The section serves approximately 450 PGA Members and Associates and reaches over 2,000 juniors annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere): Military program dedicated to changing and saving Veterans' lives through the power of golf.
• PGA REACH South Central
• Junior Golf Program
• Golf Pass

Products and services

• Junior Golf Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 juniors engaged annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered platinum, gold, silver, bronze and core.

• RolexplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum corporate partner of South Central PGA Section
• PGA TourplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum corporate partner providing professional golf circuit connection
• Clear Creek (Golf Car)goldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold partner - golf car provider for tournaments and events
• YamahagoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold partner - golf car and motorized equipment sponsor
• GT Golf SupplygoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold partner - golf supplies and equipment sponsor
• Club ChampionsilverGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver partner - custom club fitting sponsor
• TaylorMadesilverGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver partner - golf equipment and balls sponsor
• TitleistsilverGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver partner - golf balls and equipment sponsor
• FootJoysilverGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver partner - golf footwear sponsor
• Under ArmourbronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze partner - golf apparel sponsor
• PINGbronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze partner - golf equipment and clubs sponsor
• OakleybronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze partner - golf eyewear and apparel sponsor
• Influential AthletecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered to provide NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) education workshops for junior golfers and their families navigating the evolving NIL landscape
• College Golf ExperiencebronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze partner - college golf recruitment and experience program
• PGA National ResortbronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze partner - golf resort destination sponsor
• PGA REACHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable foundation of the PGA of America supporting Military, Youth, and Diversity/Inclusion programs in the South Central Section
• PGA of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing resources, professional development, career services, and member directory access

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• National Golf Foundation: Industry research and trade association supporting the growth of golf in the U.S. Not a direct competitor, but a thematically adjacent ecosystem organization relevant to South Central PGA's 'grow the game' mission.

Direct peers

• Gateway PGA: PGA Section serving the St. Louis / Missouri area with similar membership services, junior tour programming and tournament operations through BlueGolf. Direct peer in scale and service mix.
• Northern Texas PGA: Another geographic Section of the PGA of America serving North Texas with the same operating model: membership services, junior golf tours, tournaments, and a REACH foundation. Most directly comparable peer due to shared structure, geography and program mix.
• Sun Country PGA: PGA Section covering New Mexico and West Texas, with overlapping member services, junior programs and tournament structure. Comparable regional-section operating model in an adjacent geography.
• Midwest PGA: Adjacent PGA Section serving a multi-state Midwestern territory with parallel junior golf development, section tournaments, member mentoring and corporate partnerships. Closely comparable in scale and program portfolio to South Central PGA.
• Southern Texas PGA: Neighboring PGA Section covering southern Texas with the same mission, member services, tournament schedule (BlueGolf), junior tours and corporate partner tiers. Directly comparable in product offering and target member base.

Broad incumbents

• PGA of America: National parent organization of which South Central PGA is one of 41 Sections. Provides overarching brand, Career Services, Player Engagement and national partner relationships; broader incumbent that sets standards and shared resources.
• United States Golf Association (USGA): National governing body of amateur golf in the U.S., running championships and handicap/rating systems. Operates at a national scale and does not compete directly with section-level services, but is a comparable industry incumbent shaping the same ecosystem.

Emerging players

• American Junior Golf Association (AJGA): National junior golf development and competitive organization whose PBE ranking system is a downstream target for South Central PGA's Players Tour. Comparable mission in junior golf with broader national scope and different structure.
• The First Tee: National youth development organization introducing golf to kids and teens, with chapters active in the same South Central geography. Overlaps with South Central PGA's Youth Foundation Programs on junior pipeline development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/140555089329063
• Instagraminstagram.com/southcentralpga
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/south-central-pga

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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