As our Section’s director of tournaments, one of my goals is to ensure equitable opportunities for all of our PGA of America Golf Professionals who compete in our events, while also providing a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere for all competitors. The Section staff and Tournament Committee members have recently received feedback from some of our tournament players regarding the playing of music via Bluetooth speakers during our events.

At this time, we do not believe the creation of an official music policy is necessary for our tournaments. Still, I do want to address the matter before we progress further through our event calendar. We are not barring the playing of music or the use of Bluetooth speakers. Still, we kindly ask that those who do choose to play music during events be respectful of other players by playing their music at a reasonable volume that they can enjoy, and will not disturb others on the course.

Should we continue to receive feedback regarding this issue, our committee may vote to restrict the use of Bluetooth speakers during Section events. We appreciate everyone’s attention and interest in keeping our events enjoyable and professional for everyone!

Sincerely,

Dustin McCormick, PGA

Director of Tournaments, Philadelphia PGA Section
Head Golf Professional, Glen Brook Golf Club
dmac18@pga.com