ASSOCIATE PATH

The Associate Path is designed for individuals who do not yet meet some or all of the eligibility requirements for LPGA Professionals membership but are ready to begin the LPGA Teacher Education Program (TEP). This path allows you to start your education while continuing to work toward full membership eligibility.

Once all eligibility requirements have been met, you may apply for LPGA Professionals membership at that time. Because Associates are not yet eligible for membership, no application fee is required upfront. The application fee is due only after all application components have been submitted and eligibility requirements have been fulfilled. At that point, we will provide instructions for submitting payment.

Important: You do not need to complete all application components—including the Playing Ability Test (PAT)—before enrolling in the Teacher Education Program (TEP) online courses. The coursework is identical for both Applicants and Associates, ensuring a consistent, high-quality educational experience for all participants.

Associate Program Costs and Information

Please download our LPGA Professionals Application Overview Document for an overview of the application process.

The application and eligibility requirements are outlined below.

Be a female and at least 18 years of age, AND
- Click here for the LPGA Gender Policy
Proof of a high school diploma or its equivalent, at minimum (copy or photo of your transcripts or diploma), AND
Be currently employed in the golf profession (Click Here for what defines Employment in the Golf Industry) for at least three months with an average of 20 hours per week at the time of submission of the application.
- Not employed yet? Search for a job here: LPGA Jobs Board
- Volunteer positions do not count as employment
Meet the Playing Ability Test (PAT) Requirement by either submitting a PAT Equivalency or passing an LPGA PAT. To register for the PAT, please click HERE. For PAT equivalency information, please click HERE and scroll to the Playing Ability Test section.
Two (2) letters of recommendation. These people can be a coach, employer, friend, or associate. These do not need to come from members of the LPGA/PGA to be accepted.

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