Apprentices

Apprentices are those registered in the Professional Golf Management (PGA / PGM) Program through PGA of America. Apprentices must follow the Acceptable Progress schedule for the PGA/PGM Program, and for employment.    

New PGA PGM registration policies - effective January 2010

New Apprentices, contact the office to set up your PGA Handbook login account.

2012 Section Tournament Participation

• Follow the Acceptable Progress schedule for the PGA/PGM Program.
  
• Complete 16 Indiana Section specific education credits - earned by attending either the 2011 Fall or 2012 Spring Business Meeting.
• Pass the PAT and the 2012 Section Rules Test. (answer sheet)
  
• Live in Indiana and maintain eligible employment. 

2012 Tournaments

Apprentices registered with the Indiana Section are eligible to play in the following tournaments (as long as they have met the requirements outlined above):

*Indiana Open *Indianapolis Open *Southern Open *Northern Open *Monticello Open   Pro-Assistant   Pro-Junior

*Section Pro-Ams **Assistant Championship   Senior Open   Women's Open *Team Event *Tournament Series Events

* requires a one-time Player's Fee.      ** register for the event through PGA Links.

Apprentice Playing Opportunities

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Pre-Apprentices

Pre-Apprentices are those registered with the Indiana Section, with the intent of completing the necessary requirements to enter the Professional Golf Management (PGA / PGM) Program. Applicable for one calendar year.

Dues

Indiana section dues of $10 for all Pre-Apprentices, paid annually.

2012 Section Tournament Participation

• Live in Indiana and maintain employment at an Indiana facility.
  
• Complete 16 Indiana Section specific education credits - earned by attending either the 2010 Fall or 2011 Spring Business Meeting.
• Passed the PAT.
• Passed the 2012 Indiana Section Rules Test. (answer sheet)
  

2012 Tournaments

Pre-Apprentices registered with the Indiana Section are eligible to play in the following tournaments as long as they have met the requirements outlined above:

*Indiana Open
  Pro-Assistant
**Assistant Championship
 Women's Open

* requires a one-time Player's Fee.   ** Register for this event by calling 1.800.779.7271.        Pre-Apprentices are not eligible to qualify for the National Assistant's Championship.