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. You must attempt the PAT at least once within the two years prior to registering into the PGA PGM Program. Within that time frame you must also shoot one 18-hole score in a PAT that is equal to or less than the PAT target score for 18-holes, plus 5 strokes. Note: Each PAT score has a validity date of two years.

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 tohttp://www.pgalinks.com.

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

2012 IOWA SECTION PGA P.A.T. SCHEDULE
Event Date	Deadline	Course	City	Pairings Tee Times/ Results
April 16	April 2	Muscatine Municpal GC	Muscatine	Canceled
May 7	April 23	Willow Creek GC	W. Des Moines	Coming Soon
June 19	June 5	Irv Warren Memorial GC	Waterloo	Coming Soon
July 24	July 10	Pheasant Ridge GC	Cedar Falls	Coming Soon
August 22	August 8	Briarwood Club of Ankeny	Ankeny	Coming Soon
October 5	September 21	Ames G & CC	Ames	Coming Soon

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 14 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.

Dress Code

Female participants must wear slacks, culottes, walking shorts, or golf skirts which constitute acceptable clothing worn by women in connection with participation in professional golf tournaments. Male participants must wear slacks and participants shall not wear shorts anywhere on club property. Jeans are not to be considered slacks.

For complete policies and procedures for PAT Competitions – PLEASE CLICK HERE