P.A.T. Information

The Playing Ability Test (P.A.T.) is one of the initial steps an individual must take to become a Member of the PGA of America. It is no longer an entrance requirement into the PGA of America’s Professional Golf Management Program; however, it must be passed prior to attending a Level 3 Checkpoint and being elected to membership. The purpose of the P.A.T. is for individuals to demonstrate that they can play a credible game of golf by shooting a combined score which does not exceed a target score. For more information on the P.A.T. and entrance requirements into the Professional Golf Management Program log on to http://www.pgalinks.com

The PAT is conducted from the middle tees of the golf course with the flagsticks set on a generally flat area of the green. Although this sounds relatively simple, less than 20% of those taking the test achieve a passing score. If your game is marginal, it is highly recommended that you work diligently on improving prior to registering for the PAT.

To register by phone, please contact the Member Information Service Center (MISC) at 1-800-474-2776. To register online log on to http://www.pgalinks.com.

Scheduled Playing Ability Test events are listed below. Pairings and tee times will (posted approx. 7 days prior to the date of the P.A.T.

2008 IOWA SECTION PGA P.A.T. SCHEDULE
Event Date	Deadline	Course	City	Pairings Tee Times
April 29	March 31	Ottumwa CC	Ottumwa	CANCELED
May 23	April 23	Ames G & CC	Ames	CLICK HERE
June 25	May 26	Irv Warren Memorial GC	Waterloo	TBA
July 17	June 17	Pleasant Valley GC	Iowa City	TBA
August 14	July 15	Pheasant Ridge GC	Cedar Falls	TBA
October 3	September 3	Ames G & CC	Ames	TBA

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

CALL PGA OF AMERICA TO REGISTER BY PHONE 1-800-474-2776

Other Important P.A.T. Information

The registeration fee for each P.A.T is $100 and is paid to the PGA of America.
The local event fee for each P.A.T. will be $30 and will be paid directly to the host facility on the day of the event.
Call 1-800-474-2776 for more information or to register for an event by phone
Players must register at least 30 days in advance of their desired P.A.T. date
You may register for more than one P.A.T. at a time. If you pass prior to another P.A.T. that you have already registered for, you will be issued a full refund for the P.A.T. that is no longer required of you.

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