Become a PGA Member
There are two pathways that lead to PGA membership — the PGA PGM Associate Program and the PGA Golf Management University Program.
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SCPGA Foundation
Impacting Lives Through Golf
The Southern California PGA Foundation’s mission is to provide all those who might benefit, especially youth from all communities, with opportunities to acquire sustainable life skills and values obtained through the game of golf.
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Find A Certified PGA Coach Near You
Get started on your journey with a coach who specializes in your experience and needs. You'll discover it's more than just a golf lesson. There are SCPGA Members waiting to help you get the most out of your golf game!
SCPGA Friends Perks
Exclusive Discounts for Friends of the SCPGA
With the launch of our Friends of the SCPGA Perks program, you can now have access to more benefits than ever before. Numerous SCPGA Perks partners are extending exclusive offers to you. Sign up for our newsletter to unlock the discount code page.
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Playing Ability Test
The Playing Ability Test or “PAT” is a measure of golfing ability. It means PGA Professionals have the skills needed to teach and grow the game.
PDR Requirements
Professional Development Requirements, PDR, is a requirement of PGA Members. The current cycle is Cycle 17A: June 16, 2022 – June 15, 2025.
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Whether you work in the golf business or are taking your first swings; every journey is unique and no one can take that journey alone.
PGA Southern California Section
3333 Concours Street
Building 2, Suite 2100
Ontario, CA 91764
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About the Southern California PGA Section
Making the Game Better for over 100 Years
The Southern California Section of the PGA of America was established in 1924, and today is comprised of over 1,700 Golf Professionals working at over 500 facilities within the Section. The mission of the Southern California Section (SCPGA) is the purpose of the PGA of America, to promote the enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the golf industry. The SCPGA provides competitive playing opportunities, educational seminars, and player development initiatives, within a geographic area that stretches from Baywood Park to the Mexican border and from the Pacific Ocean to the Nevada and Arizona borders.