HandicappingIGA Board of DirectorsSponsorsIndiana CoursesWagoner Award
Board of DirectorsPGA Handbook LoginSponsorsEducationApprentices EmploymentSpecial AwardsPGA PartnersScore Sheets
HandicappingBoard of DirectorsPast PresidentsIndiana Courses
MembershipGongaware AcademyPepsi Jr. Golf ProgramScholarshipsMission / GoalsHall of Fame
Post ScoresHow to Post a ScoreClub LoginIGA-PGA Handicap LookupIGA-PGA Handicap InformationCourse Handicap CalculatorRevision ScheduleFind an Indiana CourseUSGA Handicap InfoUSGA Course Rating LookupHandicap FAQsBlueGolf FAQ's
Indiana Golf Association

Apprentices & Pre-Apprentices

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.

2010 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 2009 Fall or 2010 Spring Business Meeting.
  • Pass the PAT and the 2010 Section Rules Test.
  • Live in Indiana and maintain eligible employment. 

2010 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

June 28th                Glendarin Hills Golf Club - Tee Times at 12:00 - $20 cart fee/$20 choose up/Format TBD
July 26th                 Delaware CC - Indiana Pro-Assistant
August 2nd-3rd        Swan Lake Resort - Indiana PGA Assistants Championship
August 23rd            Kampen Course - Modified Shotgun at 12:00/$20 cart fee/$20 choose up/Format TBD
September 27th    Looking for a site in Indianapolis area for choose up
October 4th           Tippecanoe Lake - Starting Time & Fees TBD/Format Ryder Cup Indy v FW v SB v Other.

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.

2010 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 2009 Fall or 2010 Spring Business Meeting.
  • Passed the PAT.
  • Passed the 2010 Indiana Section Rules Test. (now available)
2010 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.