PAT Schedule

2017 Schedule

Playing Ability Test # 1

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

CommonGround Golf Course

PAT Site Information

  • Men’s Yardage – 6,459
  • Men’s Target Score – 154
  • Female Yardage - 5,616
  • Female Target Score - 156

                                               

Playing Ability Test # 2

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Walnut Creek Golf Preserve

PAT Site Information

  • Men’s Yardage – 6,484
  • Men’s Target Score – 155
  • Female Yardage - 5,666
  • Female Target Score - 157

                                               

Playing Ability Test # 3

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

The River Course at Keystone

PAT Site Information

  • Men’s Yardage – 6,507
  • Men’s Target Score – 154
  • Female Yardage - 5,414
  • Female Target Score - 154

                                               

West Chapter Playing Ability Test # 1

Wednesday, June 12, 2017

Aspen Golf Club

PAT Site Information

  • Men’s Yardage – 6,499
  • Men’s Target Score – 156
  • Female Yardage - 5,426
  • Female Target Score - 155

 

Playing Ability Test # 4

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Riverdale Golf Club – Knolls Course

PAT Site Information

  • Men’s Yardage – 6,436
  • Men’s Target Score – 154
  • Female Yardage - 5,695
  • Female Target Score - 157

                                               

Playing Ability Test # 5

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Fitzsimons Golf Course

PAT Site Information

  • Men’s Yardage – 6,371
  • Men’s Target Score – 153
  • Female Yardage - 5,606
  • Female Target Score - 156

                                               

Playing Ability Test # 6

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Coyote Creek Golf Course

PAT Site Information

  • Men’s Yardage – 6,412 
  • Men’s Target Score – 154
  • Female Yardage - 5,675
  • Female Target Score - 158

                               

Playing Ability Test # 7

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Cheyenne Shadows Golf Course at Ft Carson

PAT Site Information

  • Men’s Yardage – 6,559
  • Men’s Target Score – 155
  • Female Yardage - 5,664
  • Female Target Score - 157

                                               

West Chapter Playing Ability Test # 2

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

River Valley Ranch Golf Course

PAT Site Information

  • Men’s Yardage – 6,368
  • Men’s Target Score – 152
  • Female Yardage - 5,545
  • Female Target Score - 156

 

Playing Ability Test # 8

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Pine Creek Golf Course

PAT Site Information

  • Men’s Yardage – 6,511
  • Men’s Target Score – 156
  • Female Yardage - 5,619
  • Female Target Score - 159

 

Note - Playing Ability Tests may be added or removed at the discretion of the Colorado PGA.

 

Click here to access the online PAT Schedule and to register for events.  To register by phone, please contact the Member Service Center at 1 (800) 474-2776.

Requirements

 

One of the following must be completed within two years prior to registering into the PGA Professional Golf Management Program:

1. Pass the 36-hole Playing Ability Test or;
2. Attempt the PAT at least once within the two 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 two years. (see the chart below)

 

36 Hole PAT Target Score  18 Hole Target Score  Target Score to Register as an Apprentice
Course Rating for 36 holes + 15  (36 PAT Score/2)  (36 PAT Score/2) + 5
151 75.5 80
152 76 81
153 76.5 81
154 77 82
155 77.5 82
156 78 83
157 78.5 83
158 79 84
159 79.5 84
160 80 85
161 80.5 85
162 81 86
163 81.5 86
164 82 87
165 82.5 87

 


The 36-hole PAT remains valid during the Acceptable Progress period. An individual who enters the PGA Professional Golf Management Program after achieving only option (b) above, must pass the 36-hole PAT prior registering for the Level 3 Checkpoint. In order 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.

The PAT is conducted from the middle tees of the golf course with the flagsticks set on a generally flat area of the green. Although this sounds relatively simple, less than 20% of those taking the test achieve a passing score. If your game is marginal, it is highly recommended that you work diligently on improving prior to registering for the PAT.

Click here for the PGA of America PAT schedule and online registration. To register by phone, please contact PGA Membership Services at 1-800-474-2776.

Click here to view PAT policies and procedures.