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2026 Education/Meeting Schedule
Meetings
| Date | Time | Event | Register |
| Monday, Mar. 16th, 2026 | 8:30am- 11:00am(approx.) |
Spring Section Membership MeetingLansdowne Resort |
Register Here |
| Monday, Mar. 30th, 2026 | 9:00am- 11:00am(approx.) |
Central Chapter Spring Membership MeetingSpringfield G&CC |
Tournament Registration |
| Monday, Mar. 30th, 2026 | 9:00am- 11:00am(approx.) |
Southern Chapter Spring Membership MeetingFredericksburg CC |
Tournament Registration |
| Monday, Apr. 6th, 2026 | 9:00am- 11:00am(approx.) |
Northern Chapter Spring Membership MeetingRolling Road GC |
Tournament Registration |
Education
Virtual Sessions
| Date | Time | Event | Register |
| Monday, January 12, 2026 | 2:00pm- 3:00pm |
Lessons You Can Use From 3DSpeaker: Dr. Rob Neal Host: Mark Russo, PGA |
Register Here. |
| Monday, January 26, 2026 | 10:00am- 11:00am |
Torque Putting ConversationSpeaker: David Orr, PGA Host: Sarah Stone, PGA |
Register Here. |
| Monday, February 2, 2026 | 10:00am- 11:00am |
How GOLFTEC is Using AI in TeachingSpeaker: Nick Clearwater, PGA Host: Sarah Stone, PGA |
Register Here. |
| Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 10:00am- 11:00am |
Building the Foundation with ADM Principles (ADM Stages 1–3)Speakers: Leighann Albaugh, PGA Host: Chelsea Guoynes, PGA |
Register Here. |
| Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 10:00am- 11:30am |
From Competitor to Golfer for Life (ADM Stages 4–7)Speaker: Adam Schriber, PGA Host: Chelsea Guoynes, PGA |
Register Here. |
| Monday, February 9, 2026 | 1:00pm- 2:00pm |
PGA Education ForumPanel: Bernie Najar, PGA; Zach Pfingst, PGA; Joseph Reese, PGA & Andy Weissinger, PGA |
Register Here. |
| Monday, February 16, 2026 | 1:00pm- 2:00pm |
Head Pro RoundtablePanel: Adam Relan, PGA; Chris Costantino, PGA; Adam Hemeon, PGA, Zach Pfingst, PGA & Kevin Haney, PGA – Moderated by Andy Weissinger, PGA |
Register Here. |
| Monday, February 23, 2026 | 10:00am- 11:00am |
Feet, Footwork & Your StudentsSpeaker: David Impastato, PGA Host: Sarah Stone, PGA |
Register Here. |
| Monday, February 23, 2026 | 1:00pm- 2:00pm |
Mentoring – How to get a mentor & How to be a mentorSpeakers: Jay Dufty, PGA & Lynne Hunter, PGA |
Register Here. |
| Monday, March 2, 2026 | 1:00pm- 2:00pm |
Social Media – How to be more effectiveSpeaker: Adam Relan, PGA |
Register Here. |
| Monday, March 9, 2026 | 1:00pm- 2:00pm |
Your Purpose, Your Story: Interactive Mission & Vision FormulationSpeaker: Andy Weissinger, PGA |
Register Here. |
In-Person Sessions
| Date | Time | Event/Location | Registration |
| Monday March 2, 2026 | 2:00pm – 5:00pm |
The Shift from Golf Instruction to Golf PerformanceFarmington Country Club |
Email Kristine Alonso to sign up.
Limit 12 registrants. |
| Tuesday, March 10 | 10:00am – 1:00pm |
Putting Teaching & Instructional EducationBethesda Country Club |
Email Pat Bedingfield to sign up.
Limit 8 registrants. |
| Thursday, March 12 | 10:00am – 1:00pm |
Putting Teaching & Instructional EducationBethesda Country Club |
Email Pat Bedingfield to sign up.
Limit 8 registrants. |
| Tuesday, March 17- Wednesday March 18, 2026 | Day #1: 8:30am – 5:00pm / Day #2: 8:30am – 4:00pm |
2026 MAPGA Teaching & Coaching SummitLansdowne Resort |
Register Here. |
| Monday, April 27 | 9:00am – 5:00pm |
Bernie Najar’s Caves Valley Teaching EventCaves Valley Golf Club |
SAVE THE DATE – Registration Opens in late March |
Regional Education Hub
The Regional Education Hub, inclusive of the PGA of America Connecticut Section, New England Section, Northeastern New York Section, Western New York, Central New York, Philadelphia, Metropolitan, New Jersey, Middle Atlantic, and Pacific Northwest Sections of the PGA of America are coming together to provide and share educational opportunities for PGA of America Professionals across the region. Below you will find a calendar of events inclusive of all Sections available to PGA of America Members. Mark your calendars and take a trip across the Northeast to learn and network!
To view upcoming regional education events; Click Here
PDR Cycle
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENT (PDR) CYCLE 18 – June 16, 2025 – June 15, 2028
The PDR Cycle is from June 16, 2025 through June 15, 2028. Where credits are restricted per cycle year, the PDR Cycle Year is defined as June 16th of one year to June 15th of the next year.
Additional information about PDR cycle 18 requirements can be found here. There are available online opportunities to earn PDRs at PGA.org. PGA of America Members can also earn Education credits while continuing your Lifelong Learning path through the SPP, CPP or Master Professional programs found here. Members can self-report service activities that fall into the Total Category here. If you have any questions please contact PGA HQ directly at pdr@pgahq.com or Kristine Alonso at the Section Office at kalonso@pgahq.com.
36 Required Credits – PGA Approved Education, PGA Coach Education, Professional Standards Education/Training, PGA Meeting Attendance and National Survey Completion, Official Section Mentoring Program, and Specified PGA Player Engagement Programs.
➢ All credits earned in the Required Category are also credited toward the Total Category.
54 Total Credits – A total of 54 credits must be earned, with at least 36 credits from Required PGA Approved Education, PGA Coach Education, Professional Standards Education/Training, PGA Meeting Attendance and National Survey Completion, Official Section Mentoring Program, and Specified PGA Player Engagement Programs, while the other means of obtaining credits toward the total requirement remain per the prior program.
For more information regarding PDR credits, CLICK HERE. Please contact Kristine Alonso, Assistant Executive Director- Membership & Operations, at the Section office if you have any questions regarding PDR credits at kalonso@pgahq.com or (540) 784-4723.
PGA Lifelong Learning
Certified Professional Program – https://resources.pga.org/
PGA Master Professional Program – https://resources.pga.org/