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Member Classification	Apprentice Classification	Description
A-1	B-1	Head Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Course
A-2	B-2	Head Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Range
A-3	Not Applicable	Exempt PGA TOUR, Champions Tour, Nationwide Tour, LPGA Tour and Futures Tour players
A-4	B-4	Director of Golf at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities
A-5	Not Applicable	Past Presidents of the Association
A-6	B-6	Golf Instructor at a PGA Recognized Facility
A-7	B-7	Head Professional at a PGA Recognized Facility Under Construction
A-8	B-8	Assistant Golf Professional at a PGA Recognized Facility
A-9	B-9	Employed in Professional Positions in Management, Development, Ownership Operation and/or Financing of Facilities
A-10	B-10	Golf Clinician
A-11	B-11	Golf Administrator
A-12	B-12	College or University Golf Coach
A-13	B-13	General Manager
A-14	B-14	Director of Instruction at a PGA Recognized Facility
A-15	B-15	Ownership or Management of a Retail Golf Facility
A-16	B-16	Golf Course Architect
A-17	B-17	Golf Course Superintendent
A-18	B-18	Golf Media
A-19	B-19	Golf Manufacturer Management
A-20	B-20	Golf Manufacturer Sales Representative
A-21	B-21	Tournament Coordinator/Director for Organizations, Businesses or Associations
A-22	B-22	Rules Official
A-23	B-23	Club Fitting/Club Repair
A-24	Not Applicable	Employed within the golf industry and not eligible for another Active classification
HM	Not Applicable	Honorary Member
IN	Not Applicable	Not eligible for classification as Active, Life Member or Retired Member
LM/LMM	Not Applicable	Not eligible for classification as Active Member and who have held a minimum of 20 years in an Active Classification (whether continuous or not)
LMA/LMMA	Not Applicable	Not eligible for classification as Active Member and who have held a minimum of 20 years in an Active Classification (whether continuous or not)
MP	Not Applicable	Master Professional
RM	Not Applicable	Members who are fully retired (cannot be working in either a golf or non-golf position) and who have achieved a combined 65 years of age and Active membership and who are not eligible for Life Member
F	Not Applicable	Failure to meet the requirements of the Professional Development Program

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