PAT Schedule
- March 18, 2020 | Azalea City Golf Course
- April 2, 2020 | The Ledges
- April 22, 2020 | Stonebrook Golf Club
- June 10, 2020 | Ballantrae Golf Club
- July 22, 2020 | Canebrake Club
- August 19, 2020 | Timberline Golf Club
- September 28, 2020 | Timbercreek Golf Club
- October 20, 2020 | Bent Brook Golf Club
- November 30, 2020 | Bay Point Golf Club
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 18, 2020
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
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SITE: The Ledges
HOST PROFESSIONAL: Rob Clark, PGA
SITE ADDRESS: 32 Castle Down Dr. SE, Huntsville, AL 35802
SITE PHONE #: 256-883-4191
DATE OF PAT: Thursday, April 2, 2020
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
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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: Wednesday, April 22, 2020
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
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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 10, 2020
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
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SITE: Canebrake Club
HOST PROFESSIONAL: Micky Wolfe, PGA
SITE ADDRESS: 23015 Founders Circle, Athens, AL 35613
SITE PHONE #: 256-232-2412
DATE OF PAT: Wednesday, July 22, 2020
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
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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 19, 2020
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
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SITE: TimberCreek Golf Club
COURSES: Dogwood to Pines
HOST PROFESSIONAL: Rob Bradley, PGA
SITE ADDRESS: 9650 Timbercreek Blvd., Spanish Fort, AL 36527
SITE PHONE #: 251-621-9900
DATE OF PAT: Monday, September 28, 2019
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
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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: Tuesday, October 20, 2020
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
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SITE: Bay Point Golf Club
COURSE: Nicklaus Course
HOST PROFESSIONAL: Colby Pitts, PGA
SITE ADDRESS: 4701 Bay Point Rd., Panama City, FL 32408
SITE PHONE #: 850-235-6950
DATE OF PAT: Monday, November 30, 2020
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
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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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