Meetings & Education

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.

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.

The purpose of the PGA Learning Strategy is to provide Lifelong Learning around specific career interests to elevate the perception, value propositions and recruitment of PGA Professionals. Thus, the three career paths offered in the PGA Learning Strategy include: Teaching/Coaching, Golf Operations, and Executive Management.

PGA Specialized Program – https://resources.pga.org/lifelong-learning/specialized-professional-program
Certified Professional Program – https://resources.pga.org/lifelong-learning/certified-professional-program
PGA Master Professional Program –  https://resources.pga.org/lifelong-learning/master-professional-program