If you are participating in online education, there are specific course requirements to be eligible for credits. Those requirements are outlined below:
For more information regarding PDR credits, CLICK HERE. Please contact Membership Director Kristine Alonso at the Section office if you have any questions regarding PDR credits at kalonso@pgahq.com or (540) 784-4723.
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 whether you earn your playing privileges within the Section. Below are the Orientation dates for 2023;
The Playing Ability Test or “PAT” is a measure of golfing ability. It means PGA Professionals have the skills needed to teach and grow the game. The 36-hole playing ability test is something you must pass to become a PGA Professional.
Registration links for each site will be available shortly.
Date & Site | Fee | Phone Number & Registration |
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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 |
Click here to learn more about the Playing Ability Test.
Click here to view PAT Policies and Procedures.
There are two primary pathways that lead to PGA Membership:
PGA Professional Golf Management Program
To become a PGA Member, you’ll need to become a registered Associate before completing the PGA Professional Golf Management (PGA PGM) Program – an award-winning educational program designed for aspiring PGA Professionals that focuses on the People, the Business, and the Game.
The PGA Golf Management University Program
The PGA Golf Management University Program, accredited by The Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA), is a college degree program designed to attract and educate bright, highly motivated men and women to service all aspects of the industry and produce PGA Members.