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
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 2021. Please contact Kristine Alonso at the Section office to register (540) 784-4723 or kalonso@pgahq.com.
Thursday, February 4th
Thursday, April 1st
Thursday, June 3rd
Thursday, August 5th
Thursday, October 7th
Thursday, December 2nd
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.
| PAT Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| April 13th 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 Register |
| May 3rd PAT Worthington Manor GC Urbana, MD | Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) | Site Phone Number: 301-874-5400 Register |
| May 17th 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 |
| June 22nd PAT Shenandoah Valley GC Front Royal, VA | Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) | Site Phone Number: 540-636-4653 Register |
| July 12th PAT CC of the Highlands Chesterfield, VA | Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) | Site Phone Number: 804-796-4800 Register |
| July 12th PAT Argyle CC Silver Spring, MD | Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) | Site Phone Number: 301-598-6949 Register |
| July 26th PAT Old Hickory GC Woodbridge, VA | Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) | Site Phone Number: 703-580-9000 Register |
| August 2nd PAT Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech Radford, VA | Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) | Site Phone Number: 540-633-6732 Register |
| September 20th PAT Kiln Creek GC & Resort Newport News, VA | Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) | Site Phone Number: 757-988-3212 Register |
| October 12th PAT Ocean Pines GC Ocean Pines, MD | Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) | Site Phone Number: 410-641-6057 Register |
| October 25th PAT Bowling Green CC Front Royal, VA | Registration Fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf cart, and lunch) | Site Phone Number: 540-635-2040 Register |