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Q.
What is the difference between any
national professional golf organization
and the International PGA, Ltd?
A.
Professional Golf Organizations are
regional entities only and the
International PGA, Ltd. represents the
entire world body of professional
golfers.
Q.
Does the International PGA,
Ltd. accept individual members?
A.
Yes. In fact, we have thousands of
members representing all golfing nations
and nationalities.
Q.
What are the criteria for individual
membership?
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World Golf Teachers
Federation Members:
The International PGA, Ltd. accepts
individual membership from all WGTF
Level III and IV members in good
standing. Each member must present
proof of active WGTF membership with
their requests for International
PGA, Ltd. membership. New members
will only be accepted after having
lodged an application which contains
this required proof. Admission to
the International PGA, Ltd. implies
that new members recognize and
adhere to the International PGA,
Ltd. constitution and code of ethics
in accordance with professional
integrity. Annual membership fees
are $195.00.
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Present / Past or
Retired Professional Golf
Organization Members:
The International PGA, Ltd. accepts
individual membership from present,
past and/or retired nationally
recognized professional golf
organizations. Each member must
present proof of current or past
affiliation within its own country
along with their requests for
International PGA, Ltd. membership.
New members will only be accepted
after having lodged an application
which contains this required proof.
Admission to the International PGA,
Ltd. implies that new members
recognize and adhere to the
International PGA, Ltd. constitution
and code of ethics in accordance
with professional integrity. Annual
membership fees are
$195.00
Q.
If I wish to become a teaching
professional, club professional or club
manager, what are the criteria?
A. The completion of any recognized national governing professional golf organization program.
The International PGA, Ltd. takes into consideration unaffiliated professional golfers applications for membership. A decision is made by a majority vote of the seven country advisory board after review of the applicant.
Q
As an International PGA, Ltd. member,
what are the criteria for discounted or
complimentary golf at various golf
courses worldwide?
A.
Discounted or complimentary green fees
are at the discretion of each individual
facility. In many cases, if requested in
advance and in a professional manner
discounts are acknowledged but certainly
this benefit should never be abused. |