The Southwest Section PGA is one of 41 Sections of the PGA of America, consisting of more than 1,500 members in the state of Arizona and Southern Nevada. The Southern Chapter PGA is the six southern counties of Arizona. Currently the President of the Chapter is Mike Hayes from Tucson City Golf, Vice President Dan Wickman the General Manager from San Pedro Golf Course and Secretary Steve Hughes Director of Golf at La Paloma Country Club.

The PGA of America is the world’s largest working sports organization, comprised of 28,000 men and women golf Professionals who are the recognized experts in growing, teaching and managing the game of golf, while serving millions of people throughout all the PGA Sections nationwide. Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has enhanced its leadership position by growing the game of golf through its premier spectator events, world-class education and training programs, significant philanthropic outreach initiatives, and award-winning golf promotions. Your PGA Professionals are the “Experts in the Game and Business of Golf.”

The mission of the Arizona Women's Golf Association is to promote and maintain the best interests and true spirit of the game of golf among women in Arizona. They strive to be the premiere women’s golf association in Arizona, recognized nationally and locally as effective agents and advocates for women’s golf.

Core Values - Integrity and honesty; Consistency; Fairness; Equality; Sportsmanship; Mutual Respect; Team Work; Service Orientation.

The First Tee of Tucson was established in 2006 through the efforts of the Tucson Conquistadores, a local civic group established in 1962. The Conquistadores partnered with the PGA TOUR and the City of Tucson to bring The First Tee program to the Trini-Alvarez El Rio Golf Course.

The Conquistadores have raised over $22 million for youth athletic programs in Southern Arizona, primarily through hosting PGA TOUR golf events. The Tucson community boasts a long and successful history in junior golf. In fact, The Tucson Conquistadores was considered a pioneer in the development of junior golf when they partnered with the city of Tucson and volunteer golf professionals in the 1960s to provide youngsters free golf instruction and course privileges at municipal courses.

Children from every corner of the community, especially disadvantaged children, can be recruited and their needs accommodated. The Tucson Conquistadores funds and operates the program. Conquistadores’ staff, including director of golf David Noble, is on site providing proven mentoring and life skills programs developed by The First Tee with the assistance of trained volunteer coaches and staff. “Our kids can’t wait to be here,” says Noble. “The core values of The First Tee program are not just being learned by these kids through the fun and challenges of game of golf, but they’re living these core values in their everyday worlds. I can see positive changes in each and every one of them,” added Noble.

Facility Location: Trini Alvarez El Rio Municipal Golf Course
1400 W. Speedway Blvd., Tucson AZ 85745

View 1st Tee Partner Brochure (PDF) HERE

A developmental junior program for girls ages 7-17 formed to create a network for girls to learn to play golf, build friendships and sample competition in a positive, supportive learning environment. The only national initiative of its kind just for girls, the program provides the opportunity to achieve success, progress in golf and establish a life-long interest in the game. The girls learn the basics of the game including putting, short game, full swing, rules and etiquette.

For residents of Oro Valley, parents can consider the Oro Valley Junior Golf Program. The Oro Valley Junior Golf Program has introduced golf to over 2,000 juniors in the area. In 2009, the season culminated with over 80 juniors, including 10 of the top 30 juniors in the state, competing in the in the 4th Annual Oro Valley Junior Golf Championship at the Oro Valley Country Club.

Every year Junior Golfers can enroll in the Oro Valley Junior Golf Camp traditionally held in July at various clubs in Oro Valle such as the Oro Valley Country Club, The Hilton El Conquistador Country Club, Crooked Tree Golf Course, and The Golf Club at V'istoso. This event is sponsored by the Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Department. Substantial support is also provided by the Oro Valley Optimist Club. Local PGA Golf Professionals donate their time to sustain the success of this program.

The Oro Valley Junior Golf Championship follws the camp each year and is conducted by the Southern Arizona Junior Golf Association. The Oro Valley Optimist Club is the tournament sponsor, and this state wide tournament is supported by the PGA, SAJGA, Ricki Rarick Junior Golf, and the Arizona Junior Golf Association.

For more information about the Oro Valley Junior Golf Program, contact Mike Wilson, PGA Professional or the website below. You can also visit the Town of Oro Valley website: www.orovalleyaz.gov (Parks & Rec - Robert Carmona).

The Ricki Rarick Junior Golf Program is a non-profit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women to further their knowledge of the game of golf. It is a great introduction to competitive golf as well as an opportunity for more experienced players to compete. All juniors will learn about respect, honesty, knowledge, character building, self discipline, sportsmanship, and many other attributes by participating.

The program is sponsored and administrated by the Southwest Section Southern Chapter PGA and is open to all boys and girls the ages of 6 -17 of all skill levels. As a member, you will be eligible to compete in all the tournament events. To join visit www.tucsonjuniorgolf.com and click on the “Become a Member” button in the member registration box under Junior Golf.

A 501 (c) 3 organization with approximately 200 members annually, between the ages of 6 to 18, the SAJGA stresses sportsmanship, rules and etiquette, and competition through organized practices, group lessons, clinics, and tournaments. Administered completely by volunteers, the SAJGA believes that the game of golf teaches and requires discipline, honesty, etiquette, and mental toughness. These principles easily apply to everyday life and can provide lifelong guidelines for our members.

The SAJGA is addressing a definite need for the youth of our community by providing a wholesome program that builds self-esteem and confidence. The game of golf teaches and requires discipline, honesty, etiquette, and mental toughness. These principles easily apply to everyday life and can provide lifelong guidelines for our members. SAJGA holds competative tournaments approximately once a month on golf courses throughout southern Arizona.

TGA of Tucson started in January of 2007 and have currently have taught golf instruction in 5 school districts through out Tucson. Catalina Foothills, Vail, Tanque Verde, Amphi, and Sahuarita school districts along with a few private schools. TGA has taught over 500 kids in their 1st year and continue to grow. They enjoy working with kids throughout the Tucson area and we will continue to bring golf to kids of all ages. They offer tournaments, camps and lessons.

The mission of the Arizona Women's Golf Association is to promote and maintain the best interests and true spirit of the game of golf among women in Arizona. They strive to be the premiere women’s golf association in Arizona, recognized nationally and locally as effective agents and advocates for women’s golf.

Core Values - Integrity and honesty; Consistency; Fairness; Equality; Sportsmanship; Mutual Respect; Team Work; Service Orientation.

$25 as an annual fee to play up to 7 tournaments a month;all for about $25 - $35 a game and this includes: 18 Hole Green Fees, Cart. $5/person gift certificate prize pool and more often than not, a little food for the belly.

Tournament days are usually Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. In addition, there’s an annual meeting & steak meal in May, often an annual road trip AND Turquoise Valley at least once a year throws in a free golf Appreciation Day. 

Courses that are in the regular rotation are: Turquoise Valley (Played twice a month), MountainView (Ft. Huachuca), San Pedro, Kino Springs and Turquoise Hills are also all almost always in the month rotation. Neat courses that pop up on a regular basis (a few times a year) are Del Lago and Rio Rico.

$25 as an annual fee to play up to 7 tournaments a month;all for about $25 - $35 a game and this includes: 18 Hole Green Fees, Cart. $5/person gift certificate prize pool and more often than not, a little food for the belly.

Tournament days are usually Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. In addition, there’s an annual meeting & steak meal in May, often an annual road trip AND Turquoise Valley at least once a year throws in a free golf Appreciation Day. 

Courses that are in the regular rotation are: Turquoise Valley (Played twice a month), MountainView (Ft. Huachuca), San Pedro, Kino Springs and Turquoise Hills are also all almost always in the month rotation. Neat courses that pop up on a regular basis (a few times a year) are Del Lago and Rio Rico.