There is more to running a successful and secure golf facility than making sure the greens are true and sand traps are raked. As golf courses and their associated client-facing amenities become more automated and data-driven, the need for top-flight cybersecurity has become paramount.
To meet this goal, the PGA of America, one of the world’s largest sports organizations, has inked a multi-year partnership with LevelBlue to provide comprehensive cybersecurity services to the PGA of America, securing the Association’s digital infrastructure and flagship events. Beyond securing the Association and its major championships, LevelBlue will provide golf courses, facilities, and the thousands of businesses driving the golf economy with access to specialized managed security services and strategic advisory.
PGA of America events include the PGA Championship, the Ryder Cup, and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.
“LevelBlue is a recognized leader with unmatched expertise in cybersecurity, and we are proud to join forces,” said Kevin Scott, PGA of America Chief Technology Officer. “While securing our flagship events is a priority, this partnership is about the wider industry. Together with LevelBlue, we are committed to providing the solutions needed to protect golf facilities and businesses across the country.”
The PGA of America’s membership includes more than 30,000 golf professionals who work at numerous facilities and companies across the world in a variety of career paths, including Golf Operations, Executive Management, and Teaching & Coaching. The organization is focused on growing the game, providing education, and running major championships.
As a 21st-century operation, the PGA of America is at the forefront of helping its members adopt the technologies golfers demand, such as mobile ticketing, cashless payments, and data-driven operations. The introduction of these capabilities makes the PGA of America and its members a natural target for being attacked by ransomware and adversaries who are always looking for unprotected targets.
The PGA of America recognizes this threat and is countering it with its partnership with LevelBlue, the world’s largest pure-play MSSP.
“Cybersecurity is no longer just a concern for the front office; it is vital for the PGA of America itself and for every golf course and facility that processes a transaction or manages member and customer information,” said Bob McCullen, Chairman and CEO of LevelBlue. “Our partnership with the PGA of America is designed to bring enterprise-level resilience to the entire golf ecosystem, with a strong focus on safeguarding personal data and protecting member privacy. We are excited to serve as the industry’s trusted advisor, helping golf businesses of all sizes accelerate threat detection, operate with confidence, and secure what’s next.”
LevelBlue Managed Security Services
LevelBlue is an industry-recognized leader in MSS, having just been named a top-ranked Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), placing fifth on the prestigious MSSP Alert’s Top MSSP 250 list for 2025.
In addition, in February 2025, LevelBlue gained authorized status by the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) for its Government Fusion platform. FedRAMP is the entity charged with standardizing security and risk assessment for cloud services accessed by federal government agencies. LevelBlue also became a GovRAMP-authorized vendor in August 2024.
LevelBlue’s MSS offering is an all-encompassing solution that includes:
The PGA of America’s partnership with LevelBlue underscores a shared commitment to protecting data, operations, and experiences across the entire golf ecosystem. Ranging from marquee golf events to local facilities and member-run businesses. By combining the PGA of America’s leadership with LevelBlue’s managed security expertise, the collaboration sets a new standard for resilience, helping golf organizations of all sizes confidently adopt modern technologies while staying ahead of evolving cyber threats.
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