Become a PGA Member
There are three pathways that lead to PGA membership:
- PGA PGM Associate Program
- PGA Golf Management University Program
- Test-out option for current and former LPGA members
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.
The first few steps can be found below. For more information and questions feel free to contact the MAPGA’s Membership Director Kristine Alonso at (540) 784-4723 or call 1-800-4PGAPRO.
1. Complete a Background Check
2. Register and test out of an online pre-qualifying course
3. Satisfy the Playing Ability Test (PAT) requirement. The MAPGA PAT schedule is listed below.
4. Register into the PGA PGM associate program.
Associate Orientation/PAT Schedule
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 2023. Please contact Kristine Alonso at the Section office to register (540) 784-4723 or kalonso@pgahq.com.
- THURSDAY, MARCH 23RD
- THURSDAY, MAY 18TH
- THURSDAY, AUGUST 3RD
- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5TH
- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH
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 11th 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 8th PAT Swan Point CC Issue, MD |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: (301)-259-0047 Register |
| May 15th PAT Brickshire GC Providence Forge, VA |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: (804)-966-7888 Register |
| June 12th PAT Ruggles GC Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: (410)-278-4794 Register |
| June 26th PAT University of Maryland GC College Park, MD |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: (301)-314-4653 Register |
| July 10th PAT The Dominion Club Glen Allen, VA |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: (804)-360-1200 Register |
| July 26th PAT Old Trail GC Crozet, VA |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: (434)-823-8101 Register |
| August 21st PAT Evergreen CC Haymarket, VA |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: (703)-754-4125 Register |
| September 11th 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 Register |
| October 5th PAT 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 Register |