Since its inception in 2019, the #GameChanger Awards celebrate PGA Jr. League Coaches who go above and beyond to grow the game. The awards honor the 25 largest PGA Jr. League programs in the country as well as the largest programs in each of the 41 PGA of America Sections.
In 2022, a Player Engagement #GameChanger Award was added to celebrate Coaches who embrace an array of programming.
Coaches must meet the following criteria to earn a 2025 Player Engagement #GameChanger Award:
Lead 40 or more registered and active PGA Jr. League players.
Host programs in both 13u and 17u age divisions
as well as multiple seasons (e.g. spring, summer,
fall, winter or Championship season programs).
Host a PGA Family Golf event, with a minimum of
two (2) families registered.
Complete ADM Certification and at minimum one
(1) additional PGA Coach training course.