Believing that the growth of the game of golf and its high standing in this country is largely due to the efforts of its early professional exponents and because of their ideals of sportsmanship and ethical practices, the Association is dedicated to the perpetuation of those ideals. In the fulfillment of the purpose to which it is dedicated, the Association enjoins upon its Members and Non-Members rigid observance of a Code of Ethics.


The term "Golf Professional" or "Professional Golfer" must be a synonym and pledge of honour, service and fair dealing. Professional integrity, fidelity to the game of golf, and a sense of great responsibility to employers, employees, manufacturers, golfers and fellow professionals transcend thought of material gain in the motives of the true Golf Professionals or Professional Golfers.