The mission of the Gateway PGA Mentor Program is to coach and encourage Associates (and Affiliates) on the path to PGA membership, increasing the percentage of Associates that attain Membership and lessening attrition. Upon obtaining status as an Associate, individuals will be connected with a Supervising Professional (Mentor) – either at their facility or a member elsewhere in the Section if there is not a class A member at their facility, or they are not currently employed at a facility.

“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” – John C. Crosby

• The Supervising Professional’s Packet contains information about the current education program and is a valuable resource for mentors looking to best hold their professional accountable to the education process.
• The Associate Mentoring Guide contains information specific to the PGA PGM coursework and work experience activities required for each PGA Associate.
• Click the Member Programs & Offerings button for an array of programs and benefits available to individuals who successfully complete the education process and obtain PGA Membership.
• The Path to Membership flowchart shows what individuals must complete at each stage of the PGM 3.1 Associate Program before moving on to the next level.
  • Level 1 must be successfully completed within three years of the Level 1 Start Date
  • Level 2 must be successfully completed within three years of the Level 2 Start Date
  • Level 3 and Election to PGA Membership must be successfully accomplished within nine years of the Level 1 Start Date
• Use the PGA Fees Calculator to determine your pro-rates fees for the month that you are registering into the PGA Professional Golf Management Program. Simply enter your information and the calculator will tell you just how much you need to send in with your application!
• Click the Associated Costs button to view the expected costs associated with the PGA Professional Golf Management Program 3.1.

Supervising Professional’s Packet

Associate Mentoring Guide

Member Programs & Offerings

Path to Membership

Fees Calculator

Associated Costs

* For questions about seminars, exams, & portfolio activities contact the Mentor Line at 866-866-3382 and select option 6.

* For questions about payments and registration contact the PGA Member Line at 800-474-2776.