Playing Ability Test

2023 Playing Ability Tests

All events require $100 Registration Fee/$75-$90 Onsite Fee, which includes range, golf, cart fee and lunch. For Playing Ability Test (PAT) Policies and Procedures click here or visit pga.org for more information.

Event # Event Date Facility City
P0502301 4/25/2023 The Glen Club, Glenview, IL
P0502302 5/3/2023 Wilmette Golf Club,Wilmette, IL
P0502303 5/24/2023 Willow Crest Golf Club, Oak Brook, IL
P0502304 6/7/2023 Old Oak Country Club, Homer Glen, IL
P0502305 6/22/2023 Deerfield Golf Club, Deerfield, IL
P0502306 7/11/2023 Willow Crest Golf Club, Oak Brook, IL
P0502309 8/23/2023 St. Andrews Golf and CC, West Chicago, IL
P0502307 9/27/2023 Old Oak Country Club, Homer Glen, IL
P0502308 10/5/2023 Bartlett Hills Golf Club, Bartlett, IL

One of the following must be completed within eight (8) years prior to registering into the PGA Professional Golf Management Program:

  • Pass the 36-hole Playing Ability Test
  • Attempt the PAT at least once within the eight (8) 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 eight years.
  • The 36-hole PAT remains valid during the Acceptable Progress period. In order to 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).
36 Hole PAT Target Score 18 Hole Target Score Target Score to Register as an Associate
Course Rating for 36 holes + 15 (36 PAT Score/2) (36 PAT Score/2) + 5
151  75.5  80
152  76.0  81
153 76.5  81
154  77.0  82
155  77.5  82
156  78.0  83
157  78.5  83
158  79.0  84
159 79.5  84
160  80.0  85
161  80.5  85
162  81.0 86
163  81.5  86
164  82.0  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.