PAT Schedule
- February 26, 2019 | Raven Golf Club at Sandestin Resort
- March 20, 2019 | Azalea City Golf Course
- April 17, 2019 | Wynlakes Golf & Country Club
- May 13, 2019 | Stonebrook Golf Club
- June 19, 2019 | Ballantrae Golf Club
- July 15, 2019 | Canebrake Club
- August 14, 2019 | Timberline Golf Club
- September 16, 2019 | Timbercreek Golf Club
- October 21, 2019 | Bent Brook Golf Club
- November 25, 2019 | Bay Point Golf Club
SITE: Raven Golf Club at Sandestin Resort
HOST PROFESSIONAL: Rick Hileman, PGA
SITE ADDRESS: 1199 Troon Dr., Destin, FL 32550
SITE PHONE #: 850-267-6500
DATE OF PAT: Tuesday, February 26, 2019
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
TEE TIMES & PAIRINGS: Click Here for Tees Times & Pairings
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SITE: Azalea City Golf Course
HOST PROFESSIONAL: Lawrence Auer, PGA
SITE ADDRESS: 1000 Gaillard Dr., Mobile, AL 36608
SITE PHONE #: 251-208-5150
DATE OF PAT: Wednesday, March 20, 2019
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
TEE TIMES & PAIRINGS: Click Here for Tees Times & Pairings
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SITE: Wynlakes Golf & Country Club
HOST PROFESSIONAL: Steve Cutler, PGA
SITE ADDRESS: 7900 Wynlakes Blvd., Montgomery, AL 36117
SITE PHONE #: 334-279-0297
DATE OF PAT: Wednesday, April 17, 2019
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
ONLINE REGISTRATION: Click Here to Register
SITE: Stonebrook Golf Club
HOST PROFESSIONAL: Jim Settles, PGA
SITE ADDRESS: 3200 Cobblestone Dr., Pace, FL 32571
SITE PHONE #: 850-994-7171
DATE OF PAT: Monday, May 13, 2019
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
ONLINE REGISTRATION: Click Here to Register
SITE: Ballantrae Golf Club
HOST PROFESSIONAL: Jerry Applegate, PGA
SITE ADDRESS: 1300 Ballantrae Club Dr., Pelham, AL 35124
SITE PHONE #: 205-620-4653
DATE OF PAT: Wednesday, June 19, 2019
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
ONLINE REGISTRATION: Click Here to Register
SITE: Canebrake Club
HOST PROFESSIONAL: Micky Wolfe, PGA
SITE ADDRESS: 23015 Founders Circle, Athens, AL 35613
SITE PHONE #: 256-232-2412
DATE OF PAT: Monday, July 15, 2019
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
ONLINE REGISTRATION: Click Here to Register
SITE: Timberline Golf Club
HOST PROFESSIONAL: Joe Kruse, PGA
SITE ADDRESS: 300 Timberline Trail, Calera, AL 35040
SITE PHONE #: 205-668-7888
DATE OF PAT: Wednesday, August 14, 2019
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
ONLINE REGISTRATION: Click Here to Register
SITE: TimberCreek Golf Club
COURSES: Pines to Magnolia
HOST PROFESSIONAL: Rob Bradley, PGA
SITE ADDRESS: 9650 Timbercreek Blvd., Spanish Fort, AL 36527
SITE PHONE #: 251-621-9900
DATE OF PAT: Monday, September 16, 2019
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
ONLINE REGISTRATION: Click Here to Register
SITE: Bent Brook Golf Club
COURSES: Brook to Graveyard
HOST PROFESSIONAL: Mickey Smith, PGA
SITE ADDRESS: 7900 Dickey Springs Rd., Bessemer, AL 35022
SITE PHONE #: 205-424-2368
DATE OF PAT: Monday, October 21, 2019
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
ONLINE REGISTRATION: Click Here to Register
SITE: Bay Point Golf Club
COURSE: Nicklaus Course
HOST PROFESSIONAL: Ryan Mulvey, PGA
SITE ADDRESS: 4701 Bay Point Rd., Panama City, FL 32408
SITE PHONE #: 850-235-6950
DATE OF PAT: Monday, November 25, 2019
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
ONLINE REGISTRATION: Click Here to Register
For more information please
Contact Wade Dockery with the Alabama-NW Florida PGA
(205) 621-6401
Target score formula: Course rating X 2 + 15
ie (70.8 x 2 = 141.6 (141) + 15 = 156)
drop decimal…do not round up
** Site charges at each facility covers cart, range and lunch on day of PAT.
Playing Ability Test (PAT)
The Playing Ability Test or “PAT” is a measure of golfing ability. It means PGA Professionals have the skills needed to teach and grow the game.
The 36-hole playing ability test for golf is something you must pass if you want to become a PGA Professional.
One of the following must be completed within eight years prior to registering into the PGA Professional Golf Management Program (PGA PGM Program):
- Pass the 36-hole Playing Ability Test or;
- Attempt the PAT at least once within the eight 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). This competition is normally conducted in one day. Fewer than 20% of those taking the test achieve a passing score, therefore, it is highly recommended that you work diligently on your game prior to registering for the PAT.
Click Here for the PAT schedule and online registration. To register by phone, please contact PGA Membership Services at (800) 474-2776.
Click Here to view PAT policies and procedures.
Scores from the first two competition rounds of a collegiate golf tournament (Division I, II, III and NAIA) may be used to satisfy the 36-hole PGA Playing Ability Test requirement. Playing Ability Test validity would extend eight years past the date of passing. Applicant would be responsible for submitting documentation of scores, yardage and course rating to verify Playing Ability Test eligibility, and all PGA minimum standards for the Playing Ability Test must be met.
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