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 Hofmann 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 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 2019. Please contact Kristine Hofmann at the Section office to register (540) 784-4723 or khofmann@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 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2020 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 Registration |
| May 4, 2020 PAT Worthington Manor GC Urbana, MD |
Registration fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf car, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: 301-874-5400 Registration |
| May 18, 2020 PAT Bide-A-Wee GC Portsmouth, VA |
Registration fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf car, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: 757-393-8600 Registration |
| June 9, 2020 PAT Musket Ridge GC Myersville, MD |
Registration fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf car, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: 301-293-9930 Registration |
| June 22, 2020 PAT Locust Hill GC Charles Town, WV |
Registration fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf car, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: 304-728-7300 Registration |
| July 6, 2020 PAT Old Hickory GC Woodbridge, VA |
Registration fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf car, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: 703-580-9000 Registration |
| July 8, 2020 PAT Old Trail GC Crozet, VA |
Registration fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf car, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: 434-823-8101 Registration |
| July 27, 2020 PAT Williamsburg National GC Williamsburg, VA |
Registration fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf car, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: 757-258-9642 Registration |
| August 10, 2020 PAT University of Maryland GC College Park MD |
Registration fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf car, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: 301-314-9788 Registration |
| September 21, 2020 PAT Woodholme GC Pikesville, MD |
Registration fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf car, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: 410-486-3849 Registration |
| September 28, 2020 PAT Hidden Valley CC Salem, VA |
Registration fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf car, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: 540-389-8146 Registration |
| October 6, 2020 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 Registration |
| October 26, 2020 PAT Bowling Green GC (North Course) Front Royal, VA |
Registration fee: $120 Onsite Fee: $60 (includes greens fee, range, golf car, and lunch) |
Site Phone Number: 540-635-2024 Registration |