The Connecticut Section PGA is one of 41 PGA Sections chartered that together comprise the Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA of America). The state of Connecticut, with the exception of territory southwest between the cities of Danbury and Bridgeport, and a western portion of Massachusetts, except for a small northwestern corner of the state are the boundaries of the section. There are a total of 355 PGA Golf Professionals affiliated with the Section. These professionals are employed at over 175 PGA Recognized Golf Facilities throughout the region. The Connecticut Section PGA serves PGA Members and Apprentices through governance, tournaments, various member services including an Assistants' Association, Junior Golf Association & TOUR, marketing and sponsor efforts, as well as growing the public's participation in the game of golf.