CHARLOTTE, N.C. and FRISCO, Texas – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has announced a partnership renewal agreement with the PGA of America. As an Official Partner of the NJCAA, the PGA of America will continue to work with the NJCAA to grow the game of golf through sharing professional and career opportunities with two-year collegiate golfers.
The PGA of America will collaborate with NJCAA golf programs to present student-athletes with continued engagement in the game of golf beyond their collegiate experience, including career prospects within the sport. NJCAA will continue to connect the PGA with the two-year collegiate golf community, including coaches, mentors, and leaders, by giving access to PGA career consultants, recruiters and leaders to participate and speak at NJCAA Golf Championships.
“As golf continues to surge in popularity, interest in pursuing careers within the $102 billion golf industry has also increased,” said PGA of America President and Master Professional Don Rea Jr., Owner/Operator of Augusta Ranch Golf Club (Arizona). “We are excited to continue our collaboration with the NJCAA and connect student-athletes with PGA of America Members for mentorship, leadership and career opportunities.”
The PGA of America consists of more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals around the country. The mission of the Association is to serve PGA Members and grow the game.
PGA of America Golf Professionals serve as the recognized teachers and leaders of the game and promote its growth passionately. The PGA seeks to establish a fundamental relationship with every golfer and build on that relationship to give them the resources they will need to help them achieve their goals.
“The NJCAA is very excited to renew our partnership and continue working with the PGA of America,” stated Dr. Christopher Parker, NJCAA President & CEO. “This partnership will continue presenting opportunities for two-year collegiate golfers and prepare student- athletes for success long-term within the sport.”
About the PGA of America
The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals who love the game, are expert coaches, operators and business leaders, and work daily to drive interest, inclusion and participation in the sport. The PGA of America owns and operates numerous championships and events, including major championships for men, women, seniors and the Ryder Cup, one of the world’s foremost sporting events. For more information, visit PGA.com and follow us on X, Instagram and Facebook.
About NJCAA
Since 1938, the NJCAA has served as the premier governing body for two-year collegiate athletics, providing student-athletes with opportunities to prepare, compete, succeed, and achieve in both their academic and athletic disciplines. The NJCAA is the second- largest national intercollegiate athletic organization in the United States, with over 500 member schools and 3,400 teams competing in 28 different sports. Each year, the NJCAA sponsors 57 national championships and invitationals.
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Media Contacts:
Kyle Eager, NJCAA, keager@njcaa.org
Jesse Dodson, PGA of America, jdodson@pgahq.com