The North Florida Pga Foundation Inc

What The North Florida Pga Foundation Inc does

The North Florida PGA Foundation Inc operates the regional North Florida PGA Section, one of 41 geographic Sections of the PGA of America, serving over 1,700 PGA Members and Associates working at more than 600 golf facilities across North Florida. Founded in 1979 (with the charitable Foundation entity established in 2009), the organization is headquartered in Winter Garden, Florida and structured as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit under PGA REACH, the charitable arm of the PGA of America. Its core programs fall into four buckets: (1) tournament operations including 15+ annual section tournaments, six PGA TOUR Qualifiers, and four-chapter (East Central, Northern, Southwest, West Central) competition schedules managed via GolfGenius; (2) member services such as credentialing, PDR Guide, Modern Coach, and the NFPGA U on-demand webinar library; (3) youth development through PGA Jr. League, Drive Chip & Putt, and the Youth on Course program launched in 2020; and (4) veteran support via PGA HOPE, a developmental 6-8 week curriculum delivered at 20+ locations under a formal MOU with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Section also administers the Tim Beckwith Scholarship (up to $5,000 per recipient) and runs annual Hall of Fame and Chapter Award programs.

Revenue is generated through a mix of membership dues (passed largely to the national PGA), donations collected via the pledgeit.org platform supporting PGA REACH North Florida, and a multi-tier Section Partner program (Emerald, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Contributing) that includes corporate partners such as Callaway, Wilson, E-Z-GO, Club Car/DLL, Club Champion, Tagmarshal, TITE Eyewear, and Heritage Creations USA. Pricing to end users is intentionally low-barrier: Youth on Course memberships are $20 annually and grant access to ~2,000 courses at $5 or less per round, while PGA HOPE is free to veterans. The organization has no disclosed commercial software products, no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and operates with a small staff of 1-10 personnel. Strategic direction is set by Executive Director Andrew Yeast, Board Chair Rob Anderson (PGA), and NFPGA President Mark Verkey (PGA), with operational leadership spanning Membership & Finance, Operations, Partnerships, Programs, and Tournament Director roles.

Name

The North Florida Pga Foundation Inc

Legal name

North Florida PGA Section (PGA REACH North Florida)

Website

https://www.nfpga.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The North Florida PGA Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit regional section of the PGA of America serving over 1,700 PGA Members and Associates across 600+ North Florida golf facilities through credentialing, tournament operations, youth development (Youth on Course, PGA Jr. League), and veteran rehabilitation (PGA HOPE).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Winter Garden

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: PGA Section operates as a membership organization with PGA Professionals and Associates paying membership fees as part of the PGA of America national structure.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: PGA REACH North Florida, the charitable arm, receives donations to support youth on course, PGA HOPE military programs, and Tim Beckwith Scholarship. Donations collected via pledgeit.org platform.
3. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Section Partners at Emerald, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Contributing tiers provide financial and in-kind support. Partners include golf equipment manufacturers, course suppliers, apparel brands, and service providers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The North Florida PGA Section is a regional membership-based professional association serving over 1,700 PGA Professionals and Associates across 600+ golf facilities in North Florida. It operates tournaments, PGA TOUR qualifiers, youth development programs (PGA Jr. League, Drive Chip & Putt, Youth on Course), the PGA HOPE military veteran program, professional credentialing, and the Tim Beckwith Scholarship through its PGA REACH North Florida charitable arm.

Product overview

North Florida PGA is a regional section of the PGA of America, formed in 1979, serving over 1,700 PGA Professionals and Associates at over 600 facilities. The organization operates as a membership-based professional association rather than a traditional product company. Its core offerings center on tournament operations (Tournaments & Events, PGA TOUR Qualifiers), youth development (PGA Jr. League, Drive Chip & Putt, Youth on Course), military programs (PGA HOPE), professional credentialing, and member education (Modern Coach, NFPGA U Webinar Library, PDR Guide). Additional programs include the Tim Beckwith Scholarship and The Nine newsletter. The organization does not offer commercial software products; its programs are funded by PGA REACH and supplemented by section foundations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Youth on Course: A program that helps eliminate cost barriers for young people to play golf, providing access to nearly 2,000 golf courses across North America for $5 or less.
• PGA HOPE

Products and services

• Section Tournaments & Events Organizes and hosts section tournaments, PGA TOUR qualifiers, and chapter-level competitions including Pro-Scratch events, Senior Championships, and Junior Championships across North Florida, serving PGA Professionals and Associates.
• PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) Introduces golf to Veterans and Active Duty Military through a developmental 6-8 week curriculum led by trained PGA Professionals, with programs at 20+ locations across North Florida.
• Youth on Course Youth golf access program providing $5 or less green fees at nearly 2,000 courses across North America, with $20 annual membership available for North/Central Florida youth.
• Tim Beckwith Scholarship Scholarship program awarding up to $5,000 for students residing within the North Florida PGA Section who demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and interest in golf.
• Credentialing & Membership Services PGA membership credentialing services, career development resources, and professional certification pathways including the PDR Guide and Associate Workshops for PGA Members and Associates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,700 PGA Professionals and Associates served across 600+ facilities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Integration2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered emerald, gold, core, bronze and silver.

• Heritage Creations USAemeraldGTM or Marketing PartnerEmerald tier partner providing awards and recognition products for section events and award programs
• Mallard-PerezemeraldGTM or Marketing PartnerEmerald tier partner offering golf business administration services to section members
• TITE EyewearemeraldGTM or Marketing PartnerEmerald tier partner providing apparel/accessories for section events and members
• Club Car/DLL FinancegoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold tier partner providing golf car fleet financing solutions for golf facilities
• Club ChampiongoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold tier partner offering club fitting services; partnered on Associate Workshops in Clubfitting
• E-Z-GOgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold tier partner providing golf car fleet equipment for course operations
• Fire Maker BrewerygoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold tier partner providing Calamity Jane brand beverages for events
• Florida Junior Golf Council (4JRGLF)goldStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold tier partner supporting junior golf development across the section
• Youth on CoursecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner launched in North/Central Florida in 2020, providing youth access to 2,000 courses for $5 or less; administered through Yours & One Other charitable affiliate
• PGA REACHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable arm of PGA of America; provides funding for PGA HOPE (military program), youth golf initiatives, and scholarships including Tim Beckwith Scholarship up to $5,000
• Department of Veterans AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal MOU enables direct referrals to PGA HOPE program as form of therapy for veterans
• Yamaha Golf-CarbronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze tier partner providing golf car fleet solutions
• Wilson Sporting GoodssilverGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver tier partner providing golf equipment and balls for section activities
• Callaway GolfbronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze tier partner providing golf equipment; Nick Amman, PGA serves as Outside Sales Rep covering Jacksonville/Savannah/Hilton Head
• TagmarshalbronzeTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing pace-of-play tracking and optimization solutions for golf courses; Sean Kofahl and Joey Walters cover multiple chapters

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PGA of America: National umbrella organization that charters all 41 PGA Sections including NFPGA. Operates the PGA Professional credentialing system, PGA REACH charitable foundation, and PGA Jr. League at a national scale, with NFPGA functioning as a regional affiliate.
• United States Golf Association: National governing body for amateur golf in the U.S., running the U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open, and amateur championships. Sets the rules of golf and operates a parallel ecosystem to PGA of America and its Sections.

Regional players

• South Florida PGA Section: Another large PGA Section operating the same membership, tournament, and charitable program model within a different Florida geography. Provides a directly comparable operating structure for benchmarking NFPGA's program scale and member services.
• Carolinas PGA Section: Southeast-based PGA Section with a comparable mix of resort, private, and public golf facilities. Operates the same Section model — credentialing, chapter structure, junior golf, and PGA HOPE programs — making it a strong regional comparator.
• Northern Texas PGA Section: One of the larger PGA Sections by membership, running tournaments, junior golf, and foundation programs under the same PGA of America umbrella. Comparable in scale and operational complexity to NFPGA.
• Southern California PGA Section: Large PGA Section with high facility density and a strong junior golf and tournament ecosystem. Runs the same Section-level programs (PGA Jr. League, PGA HOPE, chapter structure) and offers a benchmark for urban-market member engagement.

Emerging players

• First Tee: National youth development organization focused on introducing golf to young people, with a parallel mission to NFPGA's PGA Jr. League and Youth on Course programs. Operates as an adjacent youth-golf ecosystem rather than a credentialing body.
• Youth on Course: National non-profit that subsidizes youth green fees at nearly 2,000 golf courses. Already a strategic partner of NFPGA (administered through a charitable affiliate since 2020), it represents a closely aligned youth-access mission and shared beneficiary base.

Direct peers

• American Junior Golf Association: Organization that runs junior golf tournaments and rankings across the U.S., overlapping directly with NFPGA's NFPGA Junior Championships and PGA Jr. League pathways. Serves the same junior golfer audience and competes for tournament participation and sponsor attention.

Others

• National Golf Foundation: Industry research and advocacy organization that tracks golf participation, facility economics, and consumer trends. Provides the data backbone that informs NFPGA's strategic decisions on youth programming and member services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/nfloridapga

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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