Illinois Section PGA

Growing the game of golf has been the mission of the Professional Golfers Association of America since its inception in 1916. The PGA of America originated in New York when a group of men representing golf professionals and prominent amateurs met at a luncheon on January 17, 1916. These gentlemen discussed forming a national organization which would promote interest in the game of golf and help elevate the vocation of golf professionals. Eighty-two charter members were elected. Today, there are over 28,000 PGA professionals and apprentices - making the PGA the worlds largest working sports organization. The PGA of America was comprised of seven Sections in April 1916 - Central, Metropolitan, Middle States, New England, North & South Pacific, Northwest & Southwest and Southeastern. The Middle States Section, which was headquartered in Illinois, included: Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Toronto, Canad...