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The PGA of Australia
The PGA of Australia has a diverse membership of both tournament and vocational members, and serves the interests of these members as well as the interests of the Australian golf industry at large. The PGA of Australia is responsible for the training and education of PGA Professionals, through a the PGA Academy of Golf which oversees both a Trainee Program and an ongoing Professional Development Program. The PGA’s National Office is located at the Sandhurst Club in Melbourne within a purpose built state of the art office complex officially opened in 2007. In addition to the Sandhurst headquarters there are three state-based divisional offices in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia, while the Southern Division is housed in the National Office.

History of the PGA
Founded in 1911, The PGA of Australia is the second oldest PGA in the world, comprised of more than 2,500 dedicated men and women promoting the game of golf to everyone, everywhere. The PGA of Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes the game of golf while continuing to enhance the standards of the profession. The Association’s origins date back to 1911, when a group of ex-patriot Scottish golf professionals formed a national organisation which would promote the game of golf and help elevate the vocation of the golf professional. Since 1911, The PGA of Australia has established new standards of excellence by expanding educational opportunities, programs and services for its members. At the same time, the Association stands firm and continues to flourish on the principles that were set down by its founders.

PGA of Australia Tour Division
The PGA of Australia Tour Division is the sanctioning organisation for tournament golf in Australia. The Tour, known as the PGA Tour of Australasia includes tournament golf played in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Some of the major events include:

-	Australian PGA Championship

-	Australian Open

-	HSBC Champions Tournament

-	Johnnie Walker Classic

-	HSBC New Zealand PGA Championship

-	Moonah Classic

PGA Staged Events
The PGA of Australia also stages over 350 tournaments each year, which include:

Australian PGA Championship

The Australian PGA Championship is the oldest professional tournament in Australia with the centenary of the event celebrated in 2005. The honour roll of past champions includes a veritable who’s who of world golf: Kel Nagle, Peter Thomson, Greg Norman, Ian Baker-Finch, Gary Player and modern day champions Robert Allenby, Geoff Ogilvy, Peter Lonard and Nick O’Hern. The 2008 event also boasted that it was the first completely carbon neutral tournament.

Moonah Classic

The Moonah Classic is the only US Nationwide Tour co-sanctioned event on Australian soil. The Moonah Classic boasts one of the largest prize pools offered on the Nationwide Tour attracts a stellar field of both domestic and international players.

Pro Am Circuit

Through the PGA’s State Divisions and in conjunction with PGA members and golf clubs, the PGA of Australia stages over 350 pro-am events annually. Introducing professional golf direct to local communities, pro-ams are recognised as the breeding ground for tomorrow’s champions.

Legends Tour

The Australian PGA Legend’s Tour encompasses 30 events annually, including the Australian PGA Senior’s Championship. The Championship is the oldest and most prestigious event for members 50 + and boasts a solid reputation for high quality fields. Among those who have held the Legend’s trophy include Orville Moody, Bill Dunk, Peter Thomson, Terry Gale, Lee Trevino and Ian Stanley.

Coca Cola Invitational

The PGA Coca-Cola Invitational is an event based on invitations to clubs across Australia to send a team of two – a PGA professional and club manager – to participate in a one day 18-hole 4BBB Stableford event. PGA National Futures Championship

The PGA National Futures Championship is the annual tournament for Australian PGA trainee professionals. Many current players such as Ian Baker-Finch, Peter Lonard, Nick O’Hern and Rod Pampling have played the events whilst completing their PGA Traineeships.

Participation Programs
Each year, the PGA of Australia runs a number of participation programs which allows a wide range of the community to become involved in the game of golf. These programs target all age groups and a variety of skill levels.

The Holden Scramble

The Holden Scramble is the largest and most successful pro-am golf event held in Australasia and each year attracts over 40,000 participants. Launched in 1992, the Holden Scramble has experienced tremendous growth a women’s division developed in 2005.

Pump Golf

The Pump Golf Program is the national junior development program administered at golf clubs and driving ranges across Australia. The program is delivered by PGA professionals and aims to increase the number of juniors playing the game. Each club involved is registered as a Pump Golf Junior Centre and has a listing on the Pump Golf search engine on the PGA website.

Holden Young Lions

The Holden Young Lions program aims to promote golf at a grass roots level. The program sees talented PGA Professionals travel across Australia provided free coaching clinics. The program is focused on building a friendly sporting atmosphere, while providing Holden dealers the opportunity to align their retail operation with the local golf club.

World’s Best Putter

An international program set to find the World’s Best Putter. In 2008, Australia’s Best Putter was crowned and is now in the running for the title of World’s Best Putter and a cheque of $100,000. The World’s Best Putter is open to anyone, from social golfers to professions and is also a nationally televised event.

The PGA in the Community
As a prominent sporting organisation, the PGA has formed strong ties with the community to promote the sport of golf as well as a healthy outlook on life.

The PGA and Heart Foundation

The Heart Foundation is the official charity of the PGA of Australia.

The PGA and beyondblue

The PGA of Australia teamed up with beyondblue to raise awareness for depression in the Ausralian golfing industry. The joint campaign provides informtion about the signs and symptoms of depression and arms PGA members with the skills to encourage their peers to seek help if they suffer from depression.