Southwest Section of the PGA

The Southwest Section of the PGA is a nonprofit organization designated as a 501(c)(6) entity. It operates as a business league, focusing on improving business conditions in the golf industry. The organization was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona[2][4].

Mission and Activities

The primary objective of the Southwest Section of the PGA is to grow the game of golf in the southwestern United States, with its operations spanning the state of Arizona and Clark County in southern Nevada[4]. The organization administers various golf tournaments and conducts PGA Tour qualifying events. It is noted for its large membership, making it the fifth largest among the 41 Professional Golfers' Association of America sections[2].

Chapters and Tournaments

The Southwest PGA consists of two chapters: the Southern Arizona Chapter and the Southern Nevada Chapter. These chapters provide member services tailored to their respective regions, including Tucson, Arizona, and Las Vegas, Nevada[2].

The organization hosts several prominent golfing events, including the Southwest PGA Match Play Championship, the Arizona Open, and the Southwest PGA Championship/PPC. Additionally, it oversees pre-qualifying and Monday qualifying rounds for PGA Tour events[2].

Financial Overview

As a 501(c)(6) organization, donations to the Southwest Section of the PGA are not tax-deductible[3]. The organization's revenue primarily stems from program services, with a significant portion also coming from the sale of assets[3]. Expenses are divided among executive compensation, salaries and wages for other staff, and operational costs[3].

Charitable Arm: Southwest PGA Foundation

The Southwest PGA Foundation serves as the charitable arm of the Southwest Section PGA, focusing on utilizing golf to positively impact youth, military veterans, minorities, at-risk families, and other community groups[1][5]. This foundation provides support to various local charities through fundraising initiatives and community outreach programs[1].

[1] https://swspgafoundation.org/about-us/ [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southwest_PGA [3] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/860280141 [4] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/86-0280141 [5] https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/southwest-section-pga-foundation,860803413/