There are three pathways that lead to PGA membership:
While the associate and university programs differ in significant ways, both pathways require completion of the same PGA PGM curriculum, work experience, PGA Playing Ability Test, and employment or internship requirements.
The courses cover content and activities every PGA Professional should know and be able to demonstrate when they enter the profession as a PGA member.
The Reciprocity test-out option is available for either current or former LPGA Class A Tour Player members or current LPGA Class A Teaching and Club Professional division members only.
For more information and questions feel free to contact the MAPGA’s Assistant Executive Director – Membership and Operations Kristine Alonso at (540) 784-4723 or call 1-800-4PGAPRO.
Once you are a registered Associate, you must attend an Associate Orientation if you desire to participate in Section tournaments. All Orientations are conducted at the MAPGA Section office and cost $25.00 to attend. You will take a 50 question rules test that will determine if you earn your playing privileges within the Section. Below are the Orientation dates for 2026. Please contact Kristine Alonso at the Section office to register (540) 784-4723 or kalonso@pgahq.com.
To register for a PAT please click here or call PGA National at 1-800-474-2776. Registration links for each site will be available soon.
The MAPGA does not take registration for PAT’s.
Tee times will be posted one week before the event.
| Date & Site | Fee | Phone Number & Registration |
| April 14th, 2026
PAT Nutters Crossing GC Salisbury, MD |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) | Site Phone Number:(410) 860-4653 |
| April 28th, 2026
PAT Great Hope GC Westover, MD |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) | Site Phone Number: (410) 651-5900 |
| May 18th, 2026
PAT Auburn Hills GC Riner, VA |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) | Site Phone Number: (540) 381-4995 |
| June 3rd, 2026
PAT Musket Ridge GC Myersville, MD |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) | Site Phone Number: (301) 293-9930
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| June 8th, 2026
PAT Williamsburg National GC Williamsburg, VA |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) | Site Phone Number: (757) 258-9642 |
| July 6th, 2026
PAT Dominion Valley CC Haymarket, VA |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) | Site Phone Number: (571) 222-6900 |
| July 13th, 2026
PAT Renditions GC Davidsonville, MD |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) | Site Phone Number: (410) 798-9798 |
| July 20th, 2026
PAT Mountain Branch GC Joppatowne, MD |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) | Site Phone Number:(410) 836-9600 |
| August 10th, 2026
PAT Hidden Valley CC Salem, VA |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) | Site Phone Number: (540) 389-8146 |
| August 17th, 2026
PAT Bull Run GC Haymarket, VA |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) | Site Phone Number: (703) 753-7777 |
| September 21st, 2026
PAT Hanover GC Ashland, VA |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) | Site Phone Number: (804) 798-8381 |
| September 22nd, 2026
PAT Great Hope GC Westover, MD |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) | Site Phone Number: (410) 651-5900 |
| October 6th, 2026
Nutters Crossing GC Salisbury, MD |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) | Site Phone Number:(410) 860-4653 |
| October 22nd, 2026
Eaglewood GC Langley AFB, VA |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) | Site Phone Number:(757) 764-4547 |