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

    I am a...

    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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    To begin your career journey, we’ll pair you with an expert in your region who will advocate for your interests and guide you toward great things.
    What PGA Members Have to Say

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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.

    Kendall Murphy, PGA
    What PGA Members Have to Say

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    Being a PGA Coach allows me to make a career out of what I love the most.

    Cathy Kim, PGA
    What PGA Members Have to Say

    Testimonial:

    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.

    Ben Polland, PGA

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    Join the thousands of PGA Professionals who are recognized around the industry as teachers and leaders helping evolve the game.

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