PGA of Canada

A note from the Association:

The PGA of Canada is the second oldest and third largest professional golf association in the world. But what does that mean? Who are we? What do we do, and furthermore, how has that work evolved over the past century? 

For both amateurs and professionals, the game embodies integrity, sportsmanship, patience, and skill. There is something inherently romantic about the sport, which is why so many fall in love with it. It’s why we fell in love with it. 

Our professionals are premier players, teachers, coaches, managers, and facilitators of golf operations who got their start with the PGA of Canada by passing a playing ability test, better known as the PAT. They then spent time developing their specializations through our PGA Training Academy and honed their skills with real-world experience at a public or private golf facility.   

One of the primary missions of the PGA of Canada has been to elevate the standards of golf instruction and coaching. The organization hosted workshops, seminars, and training programs to continually enhance the expertise of its members. Whether it was perfecting the golf swing or understanding the nuances of course management, the PGA of Canada was, and still is, at the forefront of golf education.