PAT Schedule
2018 Schedule
The 2018 Playing Ability Test schedule can be found below. You can also view the schedule and more information by clicking here.
Date | Event | Facility | Male Yardage | Male Target Score | Female Yardage | Female Target Score
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 | PAT # 1 | CommonGround Golf Course | 6,459 | 154 | 5,616 | 156
Thursday, May 17, 2018 | PAT # 2 | Indian Tree Golf Club | 6,631 | 157 | 5,400 | 155
Wednesday, June 6, 2018 | PAT # 3 | Riverdale Golf Course – Knolls | 6,436 | 154 | 5,695 | 157
Monday, July 2, 2018 | PAT # 4 | Plum Creek Golf Course | 6,458 | 155 | 5,489 | 156
Wednesday, July 25, 2018 | PAT # 5 | Walnut Creek Golf Preserve | 6,484 | 155 | 5,666 | 157
Thursday, August 16, 2018 | PAT # 6 | Coyote Creek Golf Course | 6,412 | 154 | 5,675 | 158
Wednesday, September 5, 2018 | PAT # 7 | Cheyenne Shadows GC @ Ft. Carson | 6,559 | 155 | 5,664 | 157
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 | PAT # 8 | Pine Creek Golf Club | 6,511 | 156 | 5,619 | 159
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 | WC - PAT # 1 | Tiara Rado Golf Course | 6,442 | 156 | 5,700 | 157
Wednesday, September 19, 2018| WC - PAT # 2 | River Valley Ranch Golf Club | 6,692 | 154 | 5,545 | 156
*Please note that yardages and target scores are tentative and are subject to change*
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.