Atlanta, Georgia — Golf Pro Payments (GPP), a leading golf technology and integrated payments company, today announced the renewal of its partnership with the PGA of America’s Golf Retirement Plus (GRP) program through 2028, along with a new supporting sponsorship of the PGA University Championship through 2027.
The renewed Golf Retirement Plus agreement strengthens GPP’s longstanding relationship with the PGA of America and reinforces its mission to serve PGA of America Golf Professionals nationwide. Since its founding, GPP has focused exclusively on serving the golf industry, building technology and payment solutions designed by golf professionals, for golf professionals.
GPP’s new sponsorship of the PGA University Championship marks an investment in the next generation of industry leaders. The championship brings together the nation’s top PGA Golf Management (PGM) students for a week of competitive golf, professional development, and networking with PGA of America Golf Professionals and industry leaders from across the country.
“We’re honored to extend our relationship with the PGA of America and the Golf Retirement Plus program,” said Andrew Reeves, PGA, Co-Founder and President of Golf Pro Payments. “PGA of America Golf Professionals are the driving force behind our industry, and investing in their long-term success and financial well-being is central to who we are as a company. We built Golf Pro Payments to serve the people who dedicate their careers to growing the game, and we’re proud to continue supporting them through Golf Retirement Plus.
“We’re equally proud to support the PGA University Championship. As a PGM graduate myself, I know firsthand how impactful this experience is. It not only develops great golf professionals but also creates relationships and leadership opportunities that shape meaningful careers for years to come. We’re excited to invest in the future of our industry by supporting these outstanding students.”
Golf Pro Payments’ flagship platform, Azalea, combines modern golf operations software with fully integrated payment processing to help facilities streamline operations, improve the member experience, and grow revenue.
Together, these partnerships reflect Golf Pro Payments’ long-term investment in the future of the golf industry by supporting PGA of America Golf Professionals throughout every stage of their careers, from students entering the profession to seasoned professionals planning for retirement.
About Golf Pro Payments
Golf Pro Payments is a golf technology and integrated payments company built exclusively for the golf industry. Founded by PGA Professionals, the company created Azalea, a modern platform that combines tee sheet management, point of sale, member billing, food and beverage operations, Native Ai solutions and native payment processing into one solution.
Today, Golf Pro Payments serves more than 460 golf facilities nationwide, helping clubs streamline operations, enhance the member experience, and grow revenue. Built by golf professionals, for golf professionals, the company is committed to delivering innovative technology backed by industry expertise and exceptional service. For more information, visit golfpropayments.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
