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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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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
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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 ScoreTimeline 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-submissionQualifying Level
Must Complete All Coursework | Timeline Varies by IndividualAssociated 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 ScoreTimeline 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 IndividualLearn More About Each University Program
Timeline Varies by IndividualContact The University Right For You
Timeline Varies by Individual
Background Check
2 weeks post-submissionQualifying Level
Must Complete All Coursework | Timeline Varies by IndividualPlayer Ability Test (PAT)
Must Post Qualifying ScoreTimeline Varies by IndividualEligible Employment
Timeline Varies by IndividualAssociated Costs
Instantaneous After PaymentApply to the PGM Associate Program
Timeline Varies by Individual
Background Check
2 weeks post-submissionQualifying Level
Must Complete All Coursework | Timeline Varies by IndividualAssociated Costs
Instantaneous After PaymentApply to the PGM Affiliate Program
Timeline Varies by Individual
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