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 2024;
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 |
|---|---|---|
| April 23rd, 2024 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 6th, 2024 PAT Forest Greens GC Triangle, VA |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: (703)-221-0123 Register |
| May 28th, 2024 PAT PB Dye GC Ijamsville, MD |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: (301)-607-4653 Register |
| June 10th, 2024 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 Register |
| June 24th, 2024 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 1st, 2024 PAT Enterprise GC Mitchellville, MD |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: (301)-249-2040 Register |
| July 15th, 2024 PAT Stoneleigh G&CC Round Hill, VA |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: (540)-338-4653 Register |
| July 29th, 2024 PAT Mountain Branch GC Joppa, MD |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: (410)-836-9600 Register |
| August 5th, 2024 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 |
| August 26th, 2024 PAT Bide-A-Wee GC Portsmouth, VA |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: (757)-393-8600 Register |
| September 19th, 2024 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 |
| September 30th, 2024 PAT Locust Hill GC Charles Town, WV |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: (304)-728-7300 Register |
| October 21st, 2024 PAT Sleepy Hole GC Suffolk, VA |
Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: (757)-538-4100 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.