The Applicant program is for those who meet the Eligibility requirements to become an LPGA member. The LPGA offers a blended learning certification program with theory-based learning as well as application learning through experiential course assignments and in-person learning. Each course is facilitated by an LPGA Global Education Team instructor who leads live training sessions and is available for individual meetings during online courses.
For information about what is taught in the Teacher Education Program series see the Overview page>>
The Applicant program is for those who meet the membership requirements to become an LPGA member. Learn more about membership requirements, how to apply and start classes below:
*You will forfeit your Amateur Status once you are invited to join the LPGA Professionals membership and you accept this invitation. You are considered an LPGA Professionals Apprentice member after the completion of Level I of the Teacher Education Program, all Application requirements have been met and Member dues have been paid. For information on the rules regarding what constitutes Amateur Status and when you are considered a non-amateur, please click here: Amateur Status (usga.org).
The LPGA offers programs in 4 languages (English, Korean, Japanese, Mandarin). Click the links below to see the list of courses for each program. Costs vary between programs, are subject to change, and do not include travel costs for in-person courses.
Programs must be completed in the order listed on these charts and all requirements must be completed to attain full Class A membership with the LPGA Professionals.
All prices are subject to change and do not include travel costs. Apprentice and Class B Members are responsible for annual dues of $575.00.
Looking for Financial Assistance to become an LPGA Professionals member?
The LPGA has the following grants available:
1. The Marge Burns Grant
2. The Renee Powell Education Fund
**NOTE: Grants must be used within the year it is awarded. Exception, grants awarded in the 3rd selection may be used the following year.
**NOTE: LPGA Members and Applicants may apply more than one (1) time for the grant, however, Applicants may only apply once as an Applicant. If they wish to apply again, they must complete the Level I Online Course, the Application Requirements and join as an LPGA Professionals Apprentice Member.
All those seeking membership with the LPGA Professionals must pass a Playing Ability Test (PAT) during the application process. If you are applying as an Applicant, you do have to submit a PAT Equivalency (see below for exemptions and information) prior to starting the application and paying the Application Fee. If you plan to start the program as an Associate, you DO NOT need to pass the PAT prior to starting the Teacher Education Program (TEP). It does need to be completed before you can apply for LPGA Professionals Membership and we can help facilitate a PAT for you.