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 18: June 16, 2025 – June 15, 2028.
Credit requirements consist of two categories: (a) 54 Total Credits and (b) 36 PGA Required Credits which must be from Education, Player Development, Meetings and/or National Surveys.
Click here for more information about PDR
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.
2026 LaunchPad Orientations:
February 11
May 13
August 26
October 28
*All LaunchPad Orientations will be conducted virtually via ZOOM and begin at 10am. Information and registration details will be sent directly to eligible associates
Members – It is highly encouraged that New Members attend a New Member Orientation soon after they are elected to membership.
2026 New Member Orientations:
March 26
June 11
September 24
November 19
*All New Member Orientations will be conducted in-person at the SCPGA Section Office or virtually via ZOOM 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.
2025 Schedule
| Date | Venue |
| January 20 | Simi Hills Golf Course |
| February 24 | Temecula Creek Golf Club (Oak/Creek) |
| March 10 | Arrowood Golf Course |
| April 28 | Rio Bravo Country Club |
| May 19 | Hesperia Golf & Country Club |
| July 14 | Native Oaks Golf Club |
| October 20 | Hesperia Golf & Country Club |
| November 17 | Simi Hills Golf Course |
| December 1 | Temecula Creek Golf Club (Oak/Creek) |
| December 8 | Sterling Hills Golf Club |
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.