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PGA Family Golf Championship to be held at Whistling Straits & Blackwolf Run in 2025

Teams of 2-4 family members are invited to tee it up together at one of golf’s premier destinations August 30-31, 2025

Editors: For PGA Family Golf photos courtesy of the PGA of America, click here.

FRISCO, Texas (September 23, 2024) – The PGA of America announced today that the third annual PGA Family Golf Championship will be held at the renowned Blackwolf Run and Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin, August 30-31, 2025.

The PGA Family Golf Championship brings together teams of 2-4 players who are biologically or legally related. More than 50 teams are registered for the 2024 Championship taking place next weekend, Sept. 28-29, at Disney’s Palm Golf Course operated by Arnold Palmer Golf Management in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

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“The PGA Family Golf Championship was created to provide families with the opportunity to share meaningful and memorable quality time together on top notch golf courses,” said PGA of America President John Lindert, PGA Director of Golf at the Country Club of Lansing (Michigan). “We’re thrilled to partner with Kohler Golf, host of three PGA Championships and the Ryder Cup, for an unforgettable event.”

“Kohler is committed to growing the game of golf, particularly with younger people and families. Golf is a lifetime sport that families can play and enjoy while making memories, and it contributes to honing skills of focus and patience. We are proud to partner with the PGA Family Golf Championship and host this event on our beautiful, top-ranked golf courses,” said Dirk Willis, VP-Golf, Landscape & Retail at Kohler.

The 2025 PGA Family Golf Championship will offer four age divisions. In alignment with the American Development Model (ADM), juniors competing in the Championship must be between the ages of 10-17 on August 31, 2025. The four age divisions are:

  • Junior: Teams include at least one adult and one junior
  • Adult: Teams include all adults
  • Professional Adult: Teams include at least one PGA of America Golf Professional or LPGA Professional
  • Professional Junior: Teams include at least one PGA of America Golf Professional or LPGA Professional and at least one junior

Those interested in participating in the 2025 PGA Family Golf Championship can complete an interest form here.

To find a local PGA Family Golf event, visit PGAFamilyGolf.com or connect with your local PGA of America Golf Professional.

About PGA Family Golf
In sports, your team is your family. With PGA Family Golf, your family is your team. For more information about PGA Family Golf, visit PGAFamilyGolf.com.

About the PGA of America
The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals who love the game, are expert coaches, operators and business leaders, and work daily to drive interest, inclusion and participation in the sport. The PGA of America owns and operates numerous championships and events, including major championships for men, women, seniors and the Ryder Cup, one of the world’s foremost sporting events. For more information, visit PGA.com and follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

About Kohler Co.
For more than 150 years, Kohler Co. has been a global leader in bold design and innovation, dedicated to helping people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives through its kitchen and bath products; luxury cabinetry, tile, and lighting; wellness products and services; and luxury hospitality experiences and major championship golf. Privately held Kohler Co. was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin. The company also develops sustainable living solutions to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. Its Innovation For Good platform addresses pressing issues, such as clean water and safe sanitation, with breakthrough products and services for underserved communities. David Kohler serves as Chair and CEO and represents the fourth generation of Kohler family leadership.

Media Contacts:
Jesse Dodson, PGA of America, jdodson@pgahq.com
Tammy Boclair, Alday PR, tammy@aldaypr.com
Todd Weber, Kohler, todd.weber@kohler.com
Stephen Maliszewski, Kohler, stephen.maliszewski@kohler.com


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