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There are three pathways that lead to PGA Membership:

1. the PGA Professional Golf Management Program (PGA Associate Program)
2. the PGA Golf Management University Program
3. the PGA Affiliate Program (for those not yet employed in golf)

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The mission of the Assistants’ Association is to prepare golf professionals for future success as PGA Members. The goal of our Association is to elevate the standards of Gateway PGA Assistant Professionals through mentoring, networking, and promoting the game of golf. We will accomplish this by providing leadership, educational opportunities, tournament competitions, and building personal relationships amongst Assistant Professionals in the community.

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All Members and registered Associates of the Gateway Section must attend either the Fall meeting of the prior calendar year or the current Spring meeting to maintain their eligibility for the Section’s tournament program for the current calendar year, as stipulated by the by-laws. Failure to attend one of these meetings will result in forfeiture of the right to participate in the tournament program.

Individuals Classified as PQ or QE  – eligibility for the Gateway PGA tournament program extends for the initial 6-month period of registration only. After the 6-month period, anyone still registered as a New Orientation Registrant will be ineligible for all Gateway PGA tournaments. Meeting requirements are adjusted based on the individual’s enrollment date in the program. After completing this level, participants have 30 days to register as an Associate to remain eligible for GPGA tournament play.

Registered Associates – only Associates in good standing are eligible to participate in Gateway PGA tournaments. If you become non-compliant and later rectify your standing, you will be reinstated in the tournament program.