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    Golf Professionals in the PGA Network

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PGA Member Benefits

A PGA Membership offers the tools and support you need to accelerate your career growth and carve out your legacy. Explore the breadth of benefits afforded to PGA Members.

Enhanced Playing & Competition unlocks a level of access you won’t get anywhere else

PGA Members enjoy entry to some of the most coveted courses and competitions, so you can share world-class golfing experiences with the game’s top talent.

  • Compete With the Best PGA Members & Professionals
  • Eligibility in PGA of America National Events
  • Compete for a spot on the Corebridge Financial PGA Teams at Major Championships
  • PGA Section Tournaments
  • Playing Access to Courses

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Junior Golfer

Your Path to a PGA Membership Starts Here

To start your journey to PGA Membership, you must first complete one of the following three programs — each offering its own milestones and requirements.

PGA Membership Program Details

  • Recommended for Junior Golfer
  • Find a Participating University

    Timeline Varies by Individual
  • Learn More About Each University Program

    Timeline Varies by Individual
  • Contact The University Right For You

    Timeline Varies by Individual
  • Background Check

    2 weeks post-submission
  • Qualifying Level

    Must Complete All Coursework | Timeline Varies by Individual
  • Player Ability Test (PAT)

    Must Post Qualifying Score
    Timeline Varies by Individual
  • Eligible Employment

    Timeline Varies by Individual
  • Associated Costs

    Instantaneous After Payment
  • Apply to the PGM Associate Program

    Timeline Varies by Individual
  • Background Check

    2 weeks post-submission
  • Qualifying Level

    Must Complete All Coursework | Timeline Varies by Individual
  • Associated Costs

    Instantaneous After Payment
  • Apply to the PGM Affiliate Program

    Timeline Varies by Individual

If you’re a current or former LPGA Member you may be able to test out and speed up your path to Membership. LPGA Test Out

  • Step 1

    Find a Participating University

    Timeline Varies by Individual
  • Step 2

    Learn More About Each University Program

    Timeline Varies by Individual
  • Step 3

    Contact The University Right For You

    Timeline Varies by Individual
  • Step 1

    Background Check

    2 weeks post-submission
  • Step 2

    Qualifying Level

    Must Complete All Coursework | Timeline Varies by Individual
  • Step 3

    Player Ability Test (PAT)

    Must Post Qualifying Score
    Timeline Varies by Individual
  • Step 4

    Eligible Employment

    Timeline Varies by Individual
  • Step 5

    Associated Costs

    Instantaneous After Payment
  • Step 6

    Apply to the PGM Associate Program

    Timeline Varies by Individual
  • Step 1

    Background Check

    2 weeks post-submission
  • Step 2

    Qualifying Level

    Must Complete All Coursework | Timeline Varies by Individual
  • Step 3

    Associated Costs

    Instantaneous After Payment
  • Step 4

    Apply to the PGM Affiliate Program

    Timeline Varies by Individual
  • Find a Participating University

    Timeline Varies by Individual
  • Learn More About Each University Program

    Timeline Varies by Individual
  • Contact The University Right For You

    Timeline Varies by Individual
  • Background Check

    2 weeks post-submission
  • Qualifying Level

    Must Complete All Coursework | Timeline Varies by Individual
  • Player Ability Test (PAT)

    Must Post Qualifying Score
    Timeline Varies by Individual
  • Eligible Employment

    Timeline Varies by Individual
  • Associated Costs

    Instantaneous After Payment
  • Apply to the PGM Associate Program

    Timeline Varies by Individual
  • Background Check

    2 weeks post-submission
  • Qualifying Level

    Must Complete All Coursework | Timeline Varies by Individual
  • Associated Costs

    Instantaneous After Payment
  • Apply to the PGM Affiliate Program

    Timeline Varies by Individual

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What PGA Members Have to Say

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"I love the game of golf. Growing up everyone says do what you love, and I chose a career in golf because of my passion for it. I’m excited to go to work every day."

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"Whether I’m in my office or on the golf course I’m getting paid to bring people into the game of golf. How can you not love that? That’s what it’s all about."

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