How to Become a PGA Instructor

PGA Professionals are universally recognized as the experts and teachers of golf, but there is no quick and easy way to achieve PGA certification. 

PGA instructors earn their status only by undergoing a multi-year series of work, study and training in every aspect of golf ranging from teaching to tournament management to golf shop operations, and must maintain their expertise through a variety of continuing education programs. They also must pass a Playing Aptitude Test, furthering ensuring that they are uniquely qualified to teach the game of golf.

Becoming a PGA Member begins with an apprenticeship. In July 1994, the PGA launched the PGA Professional Golf Management Program (PGA PGM) as a new path to PGA membership. This innovative apprentice-training program is designed to prepare qualified men and women for the challenges, responsibilities and opportunities they will face as PGA Golf Professionals in today's industry and in the decades to come.

The program emphasizes the practical application of state-of-the-art skills and knowledge along with sophisticated work activities, and is designed to give apprentices the skills to add value to their golf facilities. When you graduate from the program, you will be ready to provide exceptional service to customers, employers, fellow professionals and the game of golf.

For people aspiring to become PGA Professionals, the PGA PGM Program will be the start of a life-long process of learning new skills, polishing old ones and becoming even better at dealing with the people, the game and the business of golf. As a result of your training, the game of golf will continue to grow in popularity and reach a higher level.

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