There are two primary pathways that lead to PGA Membership: the PGA Professional Golf Management Program (PGA Associate Program) and the PGA Golf Management University Program

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*\* - the PGA Affiliate Program is a path which leads those not yet employed in golf into the PGA Associate Program*

How to Become a PGA Member

To become a PGA Member, you'll need to become a registered Associate before completing the PGA Professional Golf Management (PGA PGM) Program–an award-winning educational program designed for aspiring PGA Professionals that focuses on the People, the Business and the Game.

The PGA Golf Management University Program, accredited by The Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA), is a college degree program designed to attract and educate bright, highly motivated men and women to service all aspects of the industry and produce PGA Members.

Want to become a PGA Member, but not yet working in golf?  Begin in the Affiliate Program, to eventually become an PGA Associate and work toward PGA Membership.  This allows you to complete Level 1 of the award winning education program designed for aspiring PGA Professionals that focuses on the People, the Business and the Game.

2024 New LPGA/Epson TOUR/PGA TOUR Members obtain membership information and Class A-3 tour player application [here](/uploads/path-to-membership/A-3-Q-School-Packet--Oct-2024.pdf).

If you are a member of a TOUR Association or Board Approved International PGA Associations, [Read more about reciprocity here.](/membership/reciprocity)

Membership

Founded in 1916, The PGA of America is the largest working sports organization in the world.