United Voice for Golf

Founded in 1923, AZ GOLF serves as the official governing body of amateur golf in Arizona, expanding the game’s reach and providing opportunities and benefits to all levels of golfers. We embrace the special moments and experiences that provide the greatest impact on our love for the game while also contributing to the important work that will ensure golf’s longevity in Arizona.

Local section of the PGA of America, PGA Southwest is the standard-bearer for golf pros across Arizona and Southern Nevada. PGA Professionals are not only recognized experts in teaching and growing the game, they conduct the PGA Championship, Ryder Cup, Senior PGA Championship as well as philanthropic initiatives.

Cactus & Pine GCSA is dedicated to enhancing the professional recognition of its members through education, leadership, collaboration, government relations and environmental stewardship. Recognized as a unified voice for the business of the turfgrass industry in Arizona, Cactus and Pine also represents, educates and advocates for the environmental and economic well-being of the golf industry.

Established by the National Golf Course Owners Association, the NGCOA Arizona primarily focuses on state-level issues – education, networking, sustainability and advocacy – uniting Arizona’s golf industry to assist with business needs of golf courses across the state for the wellbeing of the communities they serve.

Club Management Association of America is the largest of its kind, with 6,800 members contributing to more than 2,500 clubs. The objectives are to promote relationships between club management professionals and other similar professions, encourage education and provide the resources needed for efficient and successful club operations.

The Thunderbirds were founded in 1937 with the mission of promoting the Valley of the Sun through sports. The Thunderbirds consist of 55 “active” members and more than 280 “life” members who have helped the tournament eclipse $228 million in charitable giving since its inception in 1932 (through the 2025 tournament).

The Junior Golf Association of Arizona educates, motivates and inspires Arizona’s youth through golf and all the life lessons and skills inherent to the game. Values such as honesty and integrity are encouraged through participation. In addition to hosting competitive tournaments, the JGAA assists golf courses with their junior programs, conducts college prep seminars, etiquette clinics and awards scholarships annually to high school senior members of the JGAA.

The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) is one of the longest-running women’s professional sports associations in the world. Founded in 1950, it has grown from a playing tour into a nonprofit organization involved in every facet of golf, especially grassroots junior and women’s programs, and the LPGA Foundation.

First Tee – Phoenix offers weekly on-course golf and life-skills classes, empowering character through golf. A strong emphasis is placed on the retention of kids and teens through dedicated events, the First Tee PHX Tour, college scholarships, and national opportunities. Additionally, the School Program, which trains PE teachers on First Tee golf and life skills curriculum, is currently available in 186 schools and 17 districts across the Valley.

The Desert Mashie Golf Club – the oldest public golf club in Arizona – was formed by a group of Phoenix-area golf enthusiasts in 1946, and in 1950 it joined the USGA and has maintained its membership to this day. In 1953, Desert Mashie Golf Club became a charter member of the Western States Golf Association, and since then membership continues to grow thanks in part to a strong junior program designed to teach young golfers the value of fellowship, self-esteem, education and family.

The National Golf Player Development Foundation connects golfers from underserved communities with instruction, tournaments and financial support within our local and national communities. To build momentum every step along the way from junior high and high school competitions to collegiate and professional careers, the program engages industry leaders, parents, coaches, instructors and other community members, working together to help build purpose-driven lives within the game of golf.

Headquartered at Papago Golf Club, the AZ Caddie and Leadership Academy provides local young men and women aged 13 and older with opportunities to serve their communities as caddies while becoming elite versions of themselves and increasing the number of Evans Scholars from Arizona. Participants also attend valuable training sessions, which include guest speakers, monthly leadership meetings, workshops, and other personal growth and character development activities.

Visit Phoenix is a non-profit, promoting the Greater Phoenix area to a global audience by cultivating relationships with meeting planners, journalists, influencers, travel agents and tour operators. In partnership with nearly 1,000 member businesses, Visit Phoenix brings vital tourism-related commerce to Greater Phoenix from leisure visitors to group meetings to popular sports events.

A 501c3 located on Tucson’s Davis Monthan AFB, Warbird National Golf Course & CLAW will feature a golf course, with iconic aircraft from the B1 Lancer to the F15 Eagle staged on each of the 18 holes. Capital was raised by corporate and private donors and funds will go to the base, veteran charities, and the Warbird Center for Learning and Winning (CLAW).