Forms & Directories
Membership Contact
Membership Director
Stephen Monday
951.331-4736 | smonday@pgahq.com
PDR Requirements
Professional Development Requirements, PDR, is a requirement of PGA Members. The current cycle is Cycle 17A: June 16, 2022 – June 15, 2025.
Credit requirements consist of three categories: (a) 54 Total Credits, (b) 30 PGA Required Credits which must be from Education and/or Player Development and (c) 6 PGA Required Credits which must be from Meetings and/or National Surveys.
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Click here for PDR FAQ
Orientations
Associates – All new Associates must complete a LaunchPad Orientation within six months of beginning the program in order to participate in Section and Chapter Events.
2025 LaunchPad Orientations:
February 12 (Virtual)
May 14 (In-Person at SCPGA Office)
More To Dates to Come….
*All LaunchPad Orientations will begin at 10am. Information and registration details will be sent directly to eligible associates
Members – You must attend an in-person Orientation at the Section Office within a year of your election date to continue to be eligible for tournament play.
2025 New Member Orientations:
March 6
June 12
More Dates To Come….
*All New Member Orientations will be conducted in-person at the SCPGA Section Office and will begin at 10am. Information and registration details will be sent directly to eligible members
**Dates and Times are Subject to Change**
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. The 36-hole playing ability test is something you must pass to become a PGA Professional.
2024 Schedule
| Date | Venue |
| January 29 | Simi Hills Golf Course |
| February 26 | Temecula Creek Golf Club (Oak/Creek) |
| March 11 | Arrowood Golf Course |
| April 29 | Canyon Crest Country Club |
| May 13 | Hesperia Golf & Country Club |
| July 8 | Rio Bravo Country Club |
| October 7 | Hesperia Golf & Country Club |
| November 25 | Rio Bravo Country Club |
| December 2 | Temecula Creek Golf Club (Oak/Creek) |
| December 16 | Simi Hills Golf Course |
Click here to schedule a Playing Ability Test
Click here to learn more about the Playing Ability Test
PAT Section Contact: Stephen Monday, Membership Director
951.331.4736 | smonday@pgahq.com
*NOTE: Taking and passing the Playing Ability Test does not mean that you are a Professional or a PGA Associate.
Direct Deposit
Interested in direct deposit? As a member, you are able to enroll with the SCPGA to receive payments faster and to eliminate the hassle of going to the bank to deposit your check!
Two items must be submitted for enrollment:
- Completed direct deposit form
- Copy of a voided check or a statement from your bank verifying your account and routing numbers. (Without this verification, your application for enrollment is unable to be processed)
Sign up your facility! Your facility or company is also able to enroll and it takes less than 10 minutes to complete! Click here to enroll today!
For more information, contact Kristy Wattimena, SCPGA Finance/Office Manger at kwattimena@pgahq.com 951-845-4653.
Not a Member? Become One
There are two pathways that lead to PGA membership — the PGA PGM Associate Program and the PGA Golf Management University Program.
While the associate and university programs differ in significant ways, both pathways require completion of the same PGA PGM curriculum, work experience, PGA Playing Ability Test, and employment or internship requirements.
The courses cover content and activities every PGA Professional should know and be able to demonstrate when they enter the profession as a PGA member.
Click here for more information on How To Become a PGA Member.