further more:
LPGA:
Eligibility: Must be at least eighteen years of age, have a high school diploma, and must be employed in the golf profession for at least three months prior to application.
Procedure: You must have verification of employment, two letters of recommendation, and proof of a handicap under 10.Then you must pass a PAT(Player Ability Test) at a designated sight within one year of application. You may try four times in one year and if you are unsuccessful there is a waiting period before you can reapply to the organization.
*Officially you are out of the golf program if you are unable to pass your PAT within one year.
Apprentice: After successfully completing your PAT, written evaluation(100 questions on all aspects of golf), and interview you are considered an Apprentice. You are an Apprentice for two years needing to earn at least eight education credits to be able to advance to the next level which is a Class B.
Class B: This is a golf pro who has successfully passed eight education credits along with another written evaluation of golf knowledge, and a graded practical teaching evaluation. This status remains for another two years where she must again earn at least eight education credits.
Class A: This member has successfully passed all education requirements, another written evaluation, and an intense practical teaching evaluation given by other Class A Pros and often National Officers to the LPGA. This member has achieved a top teaching status which must be renewed every two years with a minimum of twenty-four education credits.
After many years in the golf business, LPGA Members in good standing may also qualify for the following depending on their service and points earned: Master Professional, Life Member, Senior Member, and Honorary Member. Our education points are earned through attending and passing Teaching Schools I,II, and III, Swing Model Workshop, and area seminars.