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 2018. Please contact Kelly Lawson at the Section office to register 540-784-4723 or klawson@pgahq.com
Thursday, April 12th
Thursday, June 7th
Wednesday, August 1st
Thursday, October 4th
Thursday, December 6th
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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| April 23 | PAT Waynesboro CC Waynesboro, Va. 540-942-9340 Reg fee: $100 Site fee: $60 |
Tee Times & Info |
| May 23 *Rescheduled Date | PAT Bay Club EAST Berlin, Md. 410-641-4081 Reg fee: $100 Site fee: $60 |
Tee Times & Info |
| June 4 | PAT Ford's Colony CC (Blue Heron Course) Williamsburg, Va. 757-258-4130 Reg fee: $100 Site fee: $60 |
Tee Times & Info |
| June 25 | PAT Stonehenge G&CC Richmond, Va. 804-378-7845 Reg fee: $100 Site fee: $60 |
Tee Times & Info |
| July 16 | PAT Colonial Heritage Club Williamsburg, Va. 757-645-2030 Reg fee: $100 Site fee: $60 |
Tee Times & Info |
| August 20 *Rescheduled Date from Aug 6 |
PAT Chantilly National CC Centreville, Va. 703-631-9562 Reg fee: $100 Site fee: $60.00 |
Tee Times & Info |
| August 27 | PAT Augustine GC Stafford, Va. 540-720-7374 Reg fee: $100 Site fee: $60 |
Tee Times & Info |
| September 17 | PAT Clustered Spires GC Frederick, Md. 301-600-1295 Reg fee: $100 Site fee: $60 |
Tee Times Posted Here 7-10 Days Prior |
| October 8 | PAT Great Hope GC Westover, Md. 410-651-5900 Reg fee: $100 Site fee: $60 |
Tee Times Posted Here 7-10 Days Prior |
| October 23 | PAT Kingsmill Resort (Plantation Course) Williamsburg, Va. 757-253-3906 Reg fee: $100 Site fee: $60 |
Tee Times Posted Here 7-10 Days Prior |