Test-out Option for Current or Former LPGA Class A Tour Player Members The PGA Board of Directors, at the February 2006 meeting, passed the following reciprocity for current or former LPGA Class A Members: Current or former LPGA Class A Tour Player members will be given the opportunity to utilize the reciprocity process of testing out of the Pre-Qualifying Level and Level 1, 2 and 3 curriculum. STEP 1 - Be a current or former exempt member of the LPGA or Symetra (Future s) Tour. STEP 2 - Contact The PGA of America to obtain a tour player application for direct election into Class A-3 Tour Player membership. STEP 3 - Play 12 or more events per calendar year and retain LPGA membership to maintain Class A3 membership in The PGA of America. STEP 4 - Accumulate 36 work experience credits. Credits are earned from playing in LPGA or Symetra (Future s) Tour events at ½ credit per event provided 2 or more rounds are played. Maximum credits on the LPGA Tour are 12 credits per calendar year. The Symetra (Future s) Tour maximum credits per calendar year are 6; to a lifetime maximum of 18. Tour credits can be carried forward to the required 36 credits for club professional membership provided the individual has not regained amateur status. Regaining amateur status or participating in amateur golf events shall negate all prior work experience credits. STEP 5 - If and when you are no longer eligible to play for the LPGA, you can transfer to The PGA of America s club professional division once you have completed the Pre- Qualifying Level and a battery of knowledge tests for all 3 levels of the PGA Professional Golf Management 2.0 Program. All 3 levels of tests must be successfully passed within 2 years of the level 1 testing date. STEP 6 - Obtain eligible employment. An individual must be primarily employed in an area required by an active classification. The eligible classifications and their definitions can be viewed on PGA s website: www.pgalinks.com, Become a PGA Member, then the Apprentice icon, then the link for following classifications, then at bottom of the page, Click Here for all classifications and definitions. STEP 7 - Be a US Citizen or have been granted Resident Alien status. By the time an individual is ready to apply for membership as a club professional she must either be a US Citizen or have been granted Resident Alien (Green Card) status. This procedure is not available for reciprocation of LPGA Class B or LPGA Apprentice Member requirements. Such individuals will be required to complete The PGA Professional Golf Management Program in its entirety, including the PAT. For any questions or to discuss this process further, please feel free to contact the Membership Services Department at (800) 474-2776. T:\depts\mempriv\member\reciproc\xls&docrecipforms\lpgatourplayer2.0recip.doc Rev 10/2012
PGA Member History Sheet Please check one: Australian PGA British PGA Canadian PGA German PGA New Zealand PGA South African PGA Current/Former A3 PGA Tour Player LPGA Teaching Division Current /Former LPGA Tour Player Name: Home Address: Home Phone #: ( ) Date of Birth: / / Home Email Address: Are you a U.S. Citizen?: Yes No If no, Do you have a Resident Alien Green Card? Card?: Yes No Please submit copy of the front and back of your Resident Alien Card Are you a High School Graduate: Yes No Year Graduated: / / Are you a College Graduate: Yes No Year Graduated: / / Name and Address of School for highest level of education: Please submit copy of diploma or Official Transcript PGA Member #: When did you become a full Member? / / Are you currently a Member? If not, why did you leave the PGA? Are you currently employed? Yes No If yes, at what facility? Please provide name, address and phone: Facility Name: Address: Facility Phone #: ( ) Fax #: ( ) You will receive written notification regarding the additional requirements necessary to fulfill in order to become a Member of The PGA of America. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Membership Services at (561) 624-8570 or (800) 474-2776. Submit this application to: Membership Services Reciprocity The PGA of America 100 Avenue of the Champions P O Box 109601 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410-9601 Fax (561) 624-8439 Rev 10/2012
Reciprocity Test-Out Option Instructions for PGA PGM 2.0 Current or former Class A members of the Australian, British, Canadian, German, New Zealand and South African PGA's, or Current or former Class A-3 members of The PGA of America who have accumulated 36 work experience credits, or Current LPGA Class A Tour Players or Current LPGA Class A Teaching Professionals have been approved for the test-out option of The Professional Golf Management Program. To become a PGA of America club professional member, individuals who meet the above criteria can select from two options : a) Complete The PGA Professional Golf Management Program 2.0 education requirements; or b) Select the "test-out" option by passing the Qualifying and Levels 1, 2 and 3 tests at test centers. Purchase of online access to the Qualifying Level and each levels materials is required. REQUIREMENT *COST FOR TESTS PER LEVEL Qualifying Test $40.00 Introduction to the PGA PGM PGA History and Constitution The Rules of Golf Level 1 Knowledge Tests $78.00 Golf Car Fleet Management Customer Relations Introduction to Teaching & Golf Club Performance Business Planning Tournament Operations Level 2 Knowledge Tests $78.00 Turfgrass Management Golf Operations Intermediate Teaching & Golf Club Alteration Merchandising and Inventory Management Level 3 Knowledge Tests $78.00 Food and Beverage Control Human Resources-Supervising and Delegating Advanced Teaching and Golf Club Fitting Player Development and Teaching Business *Fees are paid directly to the test center and are based on current seat rates. MATERIALS The Qualifying Level courses can be ordered by calling PGA Membership at (800) 474-2776. Materials for Levels 1, 2, and 3 will also need to be purchased by contacting PGA Membership at (800) 474-2776. GENERAL RULES i) If any test is failed, it will be necessary to register for another appointment ii) If more than two (2) tests are failed in any level, it will be necessary to complete The PGA Professional Golf Management Program in its entirety. iii) If any test is failed twice, it will be necessary to complete The PGA Professional Golf Management 2.0 Program in its entirety. iv) If all 3 levels are not completed within 2 years from the date of the first test, it will be necessary to complete The PGA Professional Golf Management Program 2.0 in its entirety. TESTING OPTIONS You will schedule and pay for your testing appointment directly with the test center. To schedule an appointment for the Qualifying Test, click on "Ready to Test". Instructions to schedule the Level 1, 2 or 3 tests will be emailed to you.. T:\depts\mempriv\member\reciprocity\2.0 Instructions.xls 11/15/2012
RECIPROCITY PGA PGM 2.0 MATERIALS LIST FOR TESTING Course Materials for PGM 2.0 Reciprocity Materials Cost Qualifying Level Introduction to the PGA PGM $200 *** PGA History and Constitution Call PGA Membership The Rules of Golf (800) 474-2776 *** Must first submit History Sheet and receive written approval to proceed before ordering online access Level 1 Golf Car Fleet Management $200 USB Drive Introduction to Teaching and Golf Club Performance Business Planning Tournament Operations Customer Relations Level 2 Turfgrass Management $200 USB Drive Golf Operations Intermediate Teaching and Golf Club Alteration Merchandising and Inventory Management $200 USB Drive Level 3 Food and Beverage Control and text book * Human Resources-Supervising and Delegating Advanced Teaching and Golf Club Fitting Player Development Programs and Teaching Business *Principles of Food, Beverage and Labor Cost Controls Text Book Testing Fees for Reciprocity PGM 2.0 Appointment Fee Qualifying Level PGA PGM Qualifying Test $40.00 Level 1 PGA PGM Level 1 Package Test $78.00 Level 2 PGA PGM Level 2 Package Test $78.00 Level 3 PGA PGM Level 3 Package Test $78.00 Cancellations must be completed at least 48 hours in advance to avoid forfeiting the testing fee. Testing fees are subject to change and are based on current seat time at PGA approved testing centers. The candidate will be required to show appropriate identification including a picture ID in order to be admitted on the date of testing. No candidate will be admitted to the testing center after the starting time. Only applicable and authorized test related materials (USGA Rules of Golf Book for Qualifying Level, a calculator for Level 1, 2, or 3) will be allowed in the testing room. Absolutely no items such as newspapers, books, cell phones, cameras, pagers, pens or pencils will be allowed in the testing room. T:/deptsmempriv/reciprocity/2.0 Materials List.xls Init 11/15/2012
PGA CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND RECIPROCAL COMPARISON FOR LPGA MEMBERS TO JOIN THE PGA Playing Ability Test (PAT) Entry Fee PGA of America Professionals Standard Education Program Pre-Application $100 Per Attempt LPGA Class A Professionals seeking PGA membership Playing Ability Test (PAT) Entry Fee $100* Per Attempt Background Check $60 Background Check $0 Qualifying Level Courses - Portal Access $200 Qualifying Level Courses - Portal Access $200 Qualifying Level Test - Locally $40 Qualifying Level Test Locally $40 Level 1 Pre-Seminar Courses Fees $560 Registration Fee $200 + Dues (+/- $450) $650 +/- Application Fee $0 Level One Level 1 Materials USB Drive $200 Level 1 Seminars $2,000 Level 1 Tests - Locally $78 Level 1 Tests Locally $78 Level Two Level 2 Portal Access $350 Level 2 Materials USB Drive $200 Level 2 Seminars $2,000 Level 2 Tests -Locally $78 Level 2 Tests Locally $78 Level Three Level 3 Portal Access $350 Level 3 Materials USB Drive $200 Level 3 Seminars $2,000 Level 3 Tests - Locally $78 Level 3 Tests Locally $78 TOTAL $8,544 TOTAL $1,174 *Individuals who have been exempt on the LPGA Tour or developmental tours recognized by LPGA Tour and approved by PGA Board of Directors, shall be deemed to have completed the PGA PAT requirement. This will be reviewed by The PGA of America on an individual basis. NOTE: All fees are subject to change T:dept/mempriv/member\reciprocity\reciproc\xls&doc recip form\lpga Cost Comparison CURR.doc Init 9/2013 Rev:11/2013