The PGA of America has announced a partnership with dentsu and producer John Cohen on an animated feature film franchise in which golf is a hero in a multisport story based in the fictional world of “SportsCity.” dentsu is one of the world’s leading advertising and marketing firms.
The specialist entertainment division within dentsu, dentsu Entertainment, will play a key role in the development of the initial movie, as well as leading commercial strategy and brand engagement.
The highly engaging animated franchise will feature the PGA of America’s nationally acclaimed PGA Jr. League program for boys and girls, with the guidance and support of a PGA of America Golf Professional as the coach.
“The PGA of America is excited to partner with dentsu and John Cohen in the development of this animated multisport film which highlights the great qualities inherent in the game of golf and the important role our more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals play every day in the sport,” says PGA of America Chief Commercial and Philanthropy Officer Jeff Price. “Our mission is to serve our members and grow the game of golf, which this project delivers against in a truly meaningful way.”
dentsu Entertainment will play a vital role in the development, production, marketing and distribution of the film.
Scott Dmitrenko, the creator of the original story and a producer on the project, says, “One of the main goals of the film is to expose the game of golf to the next generation of players and fans in a manner that is engaging, inclusive and fun.”
The film is schedule to begin production this fall.
PGA Magazine will provide an in-depth preview of the 2025 PGA Championship conducted May 15-18 at Quail Hollow Golf Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. Quail Hollow hosted the 2017 PGA Championship won by Justin Thomas. Xander Schauffele (pictured) captured the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.
The PGA of America has announced PGA of America President Don Rea Jr. as Captain of the 2026 United States Women’s PGA Cup Team. He will guide the U.S. roster of five women PGA of America Golf Professionals when they compete in the fourth Women’s PGA Cup, to be hosted by the PGA of Great Britain & Ireland, Sept. 3-5, 2026.
Rea, who earned PGA Master Professional status in 2024, is the Owner and Operator of Augusta Ranch Golf Club, a public golf course in Mesa, Arizona.
“I am extremely honored to serve as Captain of the 2026 United States Women’s PGA Cup Team,” says Rea. “The PGA World Alliance is excited to see this event continue as it is a special reminder of the impact women PGA Professionals from around the world have on our game. I cannot wait to lead our team next September.”
The U.S. Team won its third consecutive Women’s PGA Cup last October, eclipsing runner-up Canada by 12 strokes at Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon.
