The Venezuela-based TLA joins the Canadian Tour as an associate member. The Federation's full members are the PGA Tour, European Tour, Asian Tour, Australasian Tour, Japan Golf Tour and South African Tour.
"The TLA has a bright future, as we work toward our goal of stimulating interest in the sport of golf in our region and helping to produce an increasing number of players of world-class quality,” said TLA commissioner Henrique Lavie.
"This new association with the Federation will only help us become an even more important part of the global golf scene."
PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem, added: "TLA continues to make significant strides in developing a very solid competitive schedule and is producing an increasing number of outstanding players."
As an associate member, the TLA is eligible to host World Golf Championships events at venues within its region and can also suggest agenda items for consideration by the Federation's full members.
The TLA held 14 tournaments last year, attracting players from every country in Latin America and the Caribbean and also from the United States, Canada, Britain, Ireland, France, Sweden and Finland.
