Aloha Section PGA of America

The Aloha Section PGA of America, with an Employer Identification Number (EIN) of 99-0256768, is a non-profit organization that serves as one of the 41 sections of the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) of America. Incorporated in 1975, it operates statewide across Hawaii.

Mission

The mission of the Aloha Section PGA is to promote interest, participation, enjoyment, and involvement in the game of golf. This includes elevating the standards of the golf profession for its members and enhancing benefits for employers in the golf industry. Additionally, the organization supports various community programs aimed at growing the game of golf and providing opportunities for youth and other groups to develop valuable life skills through golf[2][4].

Community Programs

The Aloha Section PGA supports several community programs designed to expand the reach of golf:

• PGA Junior League Golf: Provides opportunities for boys and girls to learn and play golf in a team environment[1].
• Drive, Chip & Putt: A nationwide junior golf development program[1].
• Special Olympics: Supports golf programs for participants with intellectual disabilities[1].
• PGA HOPE: Offers golf programs to enhance the physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being of veterans and active duty military personnel[5].

Structure

The organization serves 236 PGA professionals and apprentices statewide across 90 facilities. It also offers pathways to PGA membership through programs like the PGA PGM Associate Program and the PGA Golf Management University Program for aspiring golf professionals[3].

As a public foundation, the Aloha Section PGA Foundation, affiliated with the Aloha Section PGA, focuses on using golf as a means to provide sustainable life skills and values, particularly for youth[1].