PGA Colorado - Playing Ability Tests

PAT Schedule

May 7, 2013 | Riverdale Golf Course - Knolls Course

June 18, 2013 | Vail Golf Club

July 22, 2013 | Fitzsimmons Golf Course

August 7, 2013 | Hyland Hills Golf Course

September 2, 2013 | Valley Hi Golf Course

September 19, 2013 | Indian Tree Golf Club

September 23-24, 2013 | Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club

October 1, 2013 | Foothills Golf Course

October 8, 2013 | Roaring Fork Club

October 22, 2013 | Collindale Golf Course

Requirements

One of the following must be completed within two years prior to registering into the PGA Professional Golf Management Program:

1. Pass the 36-hole Playing Ability Test or;
2. Attempt the PAT at least once within the two years prior to registering into the PGA PGM Program. Within that time frame, 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. (see the chart below)

36 Hole PAT Target Score	18 Hole Target Score	Target Score to Register as an Apprentice
Course Rating for 36 holes + 15	(36 PAT Score/2)	(36 PAT Score/2) + 5
151	75.5	80
152	76	81
153	76.5	81
154	77	82
155	77.5	82
156	78	83
157	78.5	83
158	79	84
159	79.5	84
160	80	85
161	80.5	85
162	81	86
163	81.5	86
164	82	87
165	82.5	87

The 36-hole PAT remains valid during the Acceptable Progress period. An individual who enters the PGA Professional Golf Management Program after achieving only option (b) above, must pass the 36-hole PAT prior registering for the Level 3 Checkpoint. In order pass the 36-hole PAT, you must achieve a 36-hole score within 15 shots of the course rating. For example, if the course rating is 72, the target score for the 36-holes would be 159 (72 x 2 = 144 + 15 = 159). This competition is normally conducted in one day.

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.

Click here for the PGA of America PAT schedule and online registration. To register by phone, please contact PGA Membership Services at 1-800-474-2776.

Click here to view PAT policies and procedures.