Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

PGA

1 American  

abbreviation

Biochemistry.
  1. folic acid.


PGA 2 American  
Or P.G.A.

abbreviation

  1. Professional Golfers' Association.


PGA British  

abbreviation

  1. Professional Golfers' Association

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of PGA

p(teroyl) + g(lutamic) a(cid)

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He has added a casino, wedding chapel, tennis center and attracted PGA and LIV Golf tournaments, partnering with some of golf’s biggest names.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Chun is in the hunt for her fourth major championship, having won the Open in 2015, Evian in 2016, and Women’s PGA in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Rory McIlroy says he will continue to "pick and choose" the events he plays on the PGA Tour's new-look schedule "because it brings balance to my life".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

It was erected during the final week of April, when one of Trump Doral’s four golf courses—the Blue Monster, famous for its punishing water hazards—hosted the PGA Championship.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Plus, the World War I pilot who helped shape this week’s PGA Championship, the slugger who lost his home run stroke and Jason Gay.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "PGA" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com