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 Kelly Lawson at 540-784-4723 or call 1-800-4PGAPRO.
1. Complete a Background Check – Click Here
2. Register and test out of an online pre-qualifying course – Click Here
3. Satisfy the Playing Ability Test (PAT) requirement. Click Here. The MAPGA PAT schedule is listed below.
4. Register into the PGA PGM associate program. Click Here
ASSOCIATE ORIENTATION
Once you are a registered Associate, you must attend an Associate Orientation if you desire to participate 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 2019. Please contact Kelly Lawson at the Section office to register 540-784-4723 or klawson@pgahq.com
Thursday, February 7th
Thursday, April 4th
Thursday, June 6th
Thursday, August 1st
Thursday, October 34rd
Thursday, December 5th
To register for a PAT please CLICK HERE or call PGA National at 1-800-474-2776.
The MAPGA does not take registration for PAT’s.
Tee times will be posted one week before the event.
| Playing Ability Tests Schedule 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| April 23 PAT Ocean Pines GC Ocean Pines, MD |
Registration fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf car, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: 410-641-6057 |
| May 17 PAT Mountain Branch GC Joppa, MD |
Registration fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf car, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: 410-836-9600 Pairings and Info |
| June 10 PAT Hidden Valley CC Salem, VA |
Registration fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf car, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: 540-389-8990 Register |
| June 24 PAT Sleepy Hole GC Suffolk, VA |
Registration fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf car, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: 757-538-4100 Register |
| July 8 PAT 1757 GC Dulles, VA |
Registration fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf car, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: 703-444-0901 Register |
| July 23 PAT Ford's Colony (Blue Heron Course) Williamsburg, VA |
Registration fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf car, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: 757-258-4100 Register |
| August 5 PAT The GC at South River Edgewater, MD |
Registration fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf car, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: 410-798-5865 Register |
| August 27 PAT Shenandoah Valley GC Front Royal, VA |
Registration fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf car, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: 540-636-4653 Register |
| September 9 PAT Richland GC Middletown, MD |
Registration fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf car, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: 301-371-0400 Register |
| October 8 PAT Great Hope GC Westover, MD |
Registration fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf car, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: 410-651-5900 Register |
| October 22 PAT Kingsmill Resort (Plantation Course) Williamsburg, VA |
Registration fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf car, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: 757-253-3906 Register |