Questions and Answers
What are the two main classifications of PGA membership?
Match the Article V sections with their classifications:
A = Master Professional B = Class A Members
What is a Master Professional?
Someone who has successfully completed advanced professional training and has served 6 years in Class A Head Golf Professional or Director of Golf capacities.
What does A-1 refer to in the PGA classifications?
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What does A-2 refer to in the PGA classifications?
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What does A-3 signify?
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What is indicated by A-8 in PGA membership?
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What does A-11 refer to?
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What role does A-16 refer to?
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What does A-19 indicate in PGA classifications?
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What does A-22 refer to?
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Study Notes
Classes of Membership
- Members divided into Active and Non-Active categories based on employment status, relationship with the Association, and membership duration.
Active Classifications (Article V, Section 1)
- Active classifications include Master Professionals and Class A Members, demonstrating varying levels of expertise and roles.
Master Professional
- Requires completion of advanced training and at least 6 years of experience as a Class A Head Golf Professional or Director of Golf.
Class A Membership Categories
- A-1: Head Golf Professionals at PGA Recognized Golf Courses.
- A-2: Head Golf Professionals at PGA Recognized Golf Ranges.
- A-3: Exempt players on LPGA, PGA Tour, or similar tours recognized by the PGA Board.
- A-4: Directors of Golf at PGA Recognized Facilities.
- A-5: Past Presidents of the Association, regardless of current job status.
Additional Class A Members
- A-6: Work at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities, instructing PGA Professionals or supervising instructors.
- A-7: Directors of Golf or Head Professionals at under-construction PGA Recognized Facilities.
- A-8: Assistant Golf Professionals at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities.
- A-9: Professionals in management, development, ownership, or operations at golf facilities.
- A-10: Employed as Golf Clinicians who provide specialized instruction.
Other Class A Categories
- A-11: Administrative roles within the Association or recognized golf associations.
- A-12: Golf coaches at accredited colleges, universities, or junior colleges.
- A-13: General Managers/Directors of Club Operations who meet specific Board criteria.
- A-14: Directors of Instruction at recognized golf schools or facilities.
Retail and Golf Course Management
- A-15: Ownership or management roles in retail facilities focused on golf products, excluding clerk positions.
- A-16: Architects focused on golf course design or management roles in golf course construction.
- A-17: Managers of golf course maintenance and operations, meeting professional standards.
Media and Event Coordination
- A-18: Employed in golf journalism, including editing or broadcasting related to golf events.
- A-19: Executive or administrative roles within golf manufacturing or distribution companies.
- A-20: Roles involved in wholesale sales and distribution of golf merchandise.
- A-21: Coordination and planning roles for golf events on behalf of organizations or associations.
- A-22: Services provided as rules officials for recognized golf associations and events.
- A-23: Club fitting professionals using recognized fitting systems must have the necessary equipment.
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