About the PGA
The Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA of America) is an American organization of golf professionals. Founded in 1916, the PGA of America is made up of 29,000 men and women golf professional members. The PGA came to an agreement and built and relocated from Palm Beach Gardens, Fl in 2023 to a 600-acre mixed-use development in the city of Frisco, Texas. The PGA of America’s undertaking is to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.
About the NENY PGA
The mission of The Northeastern New York Section of the Professional Golfers Association (NENY PGA) is to enhance the profession of our section members and grow the game. By so doing, The PGA will elevate the standards of the the professional’s vocation, enhance the economic well-being of the individual member, stimulate interest in the game of golf, and promote the overall vitality of the game in our local community. The NENY PGA Section also has a fully approved 501c3 charitable foundation. PGA Reach Northeastern New York is the 501C3 charitable foundation of the Northeastern New York Section of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America established in the midst of COVID, March 2021. The mission of the PGA Reach Northeastern New York is to positively impact lives through golf and allows the Section to conduct activities and give back to the community through our 3 pillars: Youth; Veteran/Military and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Although the Section maintains a close working relationship with The PGA of America, the NENY PGA Section is governed by its own board and committee structure of PGA professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to lead at their local level. Elections are held and board members and officers are elected by their member peers. The Section operation is headed by an executive director who administers the operations of the Section with the help of other key staff in the areas of Tournament Operations and Player Development.
With approximately 180 PGA members and associates, the Northeastern New York PGA is one of the smallest sections in the country. Our boundaries run north to the Canadian border and west to Massena, NY, on the St. Lawrence River. From there, the boundaries stretch down to Old Forge, NY, and through Oneonta, NY, to the Catskill Mountains. Our southern border runs through the Catskill Mountains to Kingston, NY. Finally, our eastern boundaries encompass eastern New York and cross the New York/Massachusetts state line and encompass Berkshire County of Western Massachusetts.
The NENY PGA Section Office is located centrally in the section, in the city of Clifton Park, NY.
Introducing Home of the NENY PGA – “The Nest”
In May 2024, Eagle Crest Golf Club proudly expanded its offering by taking over the property next door, creating The Nest, a family-friendly destination designed to bring the joy of golf to people of all ages and abilities. With a shared vision to nurture a lifelong love of the game by providing a pathway for children and families to grow with golf, the NENY PGA is proud to call “The Nest” home.
Kids and adults can begin their golf journey with a fun and imaginative round on our 18-hole mini golf course, progress to mastering skills on the 9-hole Par-3 course, and, one day, take on the challenge of the full 18-hole course at Eagle Crest Golf Club.
As home to the Section & Foundation operations, the Foundation hosts a variety of player development and learning programs that include instruction, hands on play or both for children of all ages. These programs not only teach the fundamentals of the game but also instill valuable life skills like perseverance, sportsmanship, and confidence.
The Nest at Eagle Crest is more than just a golf facility- it’s a place where memories are made, skills are developed, and a love for the game is sparked. We’re excited to be part of your family’s golfing journey!
History of the Northeastern New York PGA Section
The Northeastern New York PGA was one of the first PGA Sections established. It was formed in 1927, 11 years after the PGA of America was founded in New York City in 1916. The NENY PGA has been home to several golfing luminaries, including Gene Sarazen. “The Squire”, as Sarazen is known. The NENY PGA is also home to Tom Creavy, the 1931 PGA Championship winner, and to Derek Sprague, the 39th President of the PGA of America (2015-2016).