Pacific Northwest Golf Association Explained

Formation:February 4, 1899
Type:Non-profit
Abbreviation:PNGA
Website:thepnga.org
Location:Federal Way, Washington

The Pacific Northwest Golf Association (PNGA) was established on February 4, 1899 and serves as a golf governing body that conducts championships and promotes golf activities to golfers located in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The territory of the PNGA is divided into five different zones, made up of about 175,000 members and 650 golf courses.[1]

Championships

The PNGA conducts 16 championships for amateur golfers in the Pacific Northwest throughout the year.[2]

Allied associations

The PNGA works with six allied associations to help grow the game of golf in North America.[3]

Zone breakdown

The PNGA is broken down into five different zones which make up all of the 175,000 members and 650 golf courses.

  1. Zone 1: Oregon
  2. Zone 2: Eastern Washington
  3. Zone 3: Western Washington and Alaska
  4. Zone 4: British Columbia and Alberta
  5. Zone 5: Idaho and Montana

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Membership Benefits . Pacific Northwest Golf Association . 2016-06-17.
  2. Web site: 2016 PNGA Championship Schedule . Pacific Northwest Golf Association . 2016-06-17.
  3. Web site: Allied Associations . Pacific Northwest Golf Association . 2016-06-17.