PAT Schedule
- February 23, 2021 | Bent Brook Golf Course
- March 24, 2021 | Azalea City Golf Course (Cancelled)
- May 18, 2021 | Lakewood Club
- June 9, 2021 | Ballantrae Golf Club
- July 14, 2021 | Canebrake Club
- August 18, 2021 | Timberline Golf Club
- September 15, 2021 | TimberCreek Golf Club
- October 12, 2021 | Bent Brook Golf Course
- November 29, 2021 | Bay Point Golf Club
SITE: Bent Brook Golf Course
COURSES: Brook to Graveyard
SITE ADDRESS: 7900 Dickey Springs Rd., Bessemer, AL 35022
SITE PHONE #: 205-424-2368
HOST PROFESSIONAL: Mickey Smith, PGA
DATE OF PAT: Tuesday, February 23, 2021
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
STARTING TIMES & PAIRINGS: Click Here for Starting Times & Pairings
PAT INFORMATION: Click Here for PAT Information
EVENT CANCELLED
SITE: Azalea City Golf Course
SITE ADDRESS: 1000 Gaillard Dr., Mobile, AL 36608
SITE PHONE #: 251-208-5150
HOST PROFESSIONAL: Lawrence Auer, PGA
DATE OF PAT: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 (Cancelled)
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
STARTING TIMES & PAIRINGS: Updated – Starting Times & Pairings
PAT INFORMATION: Click Here for PAT Information
SITE: Lakewood Club
COURSE: Dogwood Course
SITE ADDRESS: 5910 Lakewood Dr., Point Clear, AL 36532
SITE PHONE #: 251-990-6312
HOST PROFESSIONAL: Daniel Alldredge, PGA
DATE OF PAT: Tuesday, May 18, 2021
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
REGISTER ONLINE: Click Here to Register Online
PAT INFORMATION: Click Here for PAT Information
SITE: Ballantrae Golf Club
SITE ADDRESS: 1300 Ballantrae Club Dr., Pelham, AL 35124
SITE PHONE #: 205-620-4653
HOST PROFESSIONAL: Jerry Applegate, PGA
DATE OF PAT: Wednesday, June 9, 2021
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
REGISTER ONLINE: Click Here to Register Online
PAT INFORMATION: Click Here for PAT Information
SITE: Canebrake Club
SITE ADDRESS: 23015 Founders Circle, Athens, AL 35613
SITE PHONE #: 256-232-2412
HOST PROFESSIONAL: Micky Wolfe, PGA
DATE OF PAT: Wednesday, July 14, 2021
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
REGISTER ONLINE: Click Here to Register Online
PAT INFORMATION: Click Here for PAT Information
SITE: Timberline Golf Club
SITE ADDRESS: 300 Timberline Trail, Calera, AL 35040
SITE PHONE #: 205-668-7888
HOST PROFESSIONAL: Joe Kruse, PGA
DATE OF PAT: Wednesday, August 18, 2021
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
REGISTER ONLINE: Click Here to Register Online
PAT INFORMATION: Click Here for PAT Information
SITE: TimberCreek Golf Club
COURSES: Pines to Magnolia
SITE ADDRESS: 9650 TimberCreek Blvd., Spanish Fort, AL 36527
SITE PHONE #: 251-621-9900
HOST PROFESSIONAL: Rob Bradley, PGA
DATE OF PAT: Wednesday, September 15, 2021
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
REGISTER ONLINE: Click Here to Register Online
PAT INFORMATION: Click Here for PAT Information
SITE: Bent Brook Golf Course
COURSES: Windmill to Brook
SITE ADDRESS: 7900 Dickey Springs Rd., Bessemer, AL 35022
SITE PHONE #: 205-424-2368
HOST PROFESSIONAL: Mickey Smith, PGA
DATE OF PAT: Tuesday, October 12, 2021
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
REGISTER ONLINE: Click Here to Register Online
PAT INFORMATION: Click Here for PAT Information
SITE: Bay Point Golf Club
COURSE: Nicklaus Course
SITE ADDRESS: 4701 Bay Point Rd., Panama City Beach, FL 32408
SITE PHONE #: 850-235-6950
HOST PROFESSIONAL: Colby Pitts, PGA
DATE OF PAT: Monday, November 29, 2021
SITE CHARGES: $60 includes range balls, cart, and lunch
REGISTER ONLINE: Click Here to Register Online
PAT INFORMATION: Click Here for PAT Information
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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