To begin the PGM program toward PGA membership you will first need to complete four prerequisites.
1) Take and pass or achieve a qualifying score on a Playing Ability Test. You can also submit proof of a handicap lower than 10 to PAT@pgahq.com in place of a qualifying score. To schedule a PAT please search for one here.
2) Take and pass the qualifying level material. You can register for that here after creating an account on PGA.org.
3) Submit a background check, which can be done here.
4) Be working full-time in the golf industry. eligible positions can be found here
After completing these four items, you will need to fill out and email your associate application to membershipapps@pgahq.com . You can find that application here. When your application is approved and processed you will then be considered a Class B PGA associate.
Once you become an associate you will have 9 years to finish our PGM education program. Once that is completed you will then be eligible to apply for and be elected as a full PGA Class A member