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There are two pathways that lead to PGA membership - the PGA PGM Associate Program and the PGA Golf Management University Program.
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Impacting Lives Through Golf
The Southern California PGA Foundation’s mission is to provide all those who might benefit, especially youth from all communities, with opportunities to acquire sustainable life skills and values obtained through the game of golf.
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Get started on your journey with a coach who specializes in your experience and needs. You'll discover it's more than just a golf lesson. There are SCPGA Members waiting to help you get the most out of your golf game!
SCPGA Friends Perks
Exclusive Discounts for Friends of the SCPGA
With the launch of our Friends of the SCPGA Perks program, you can now have access to more benefits than ever before. Numerous SCPGA Perks partners are extending exclusive offers to you. Sign up for our newsletter to unlock the discount code page.
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Playing Ability Test
The Playing Ability Test or “PAT” is a measure of golfing ability. It means PGA Professionals have the skills needed to teach and grow the game.
PDR Requirements
Professional Development Requirements, PDR, is a requirement of PGA Members. The current cycle is Cycle 18: June 16, 2025 – June 15, 2028.
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Ontario, CA 91764
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About the Southern California PGA Section
Making the Game Better for over 100 Years
The Southern California Section of the PGA of America was established in 1924, and today it is comprised of over 2,000 Golf Professionals working at over 500 facilities within the Section. The mission of the Southern California Section (SCPGA) is the purpose of the PGA of America: to promote the enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the golf industry. The SCPGA provides competitive playing opportunities, educational seminars, and player development initiatives within a geographic area that stretches from Baywood Park to the Mexican border and from the Pacific Ocean to the Nevada and Arizona borders.
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Please join us in congratulating Cavin McCall, PGA, of The Santaluz Club, on receiving the 2026 SCPGA Assistant Golf Professional Award. He will be celebrated at the President’s Dinner on December 13 at Wood Ranch Golf Club.
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Please join us in congratulating Heather King, PGA, of Emerald Isle Golf Course, on receiving the 2026 SCPGA Youth Player Development Award. She will be celebrated at the President’s Dinner on December 13 at Wood Ranch Golf Club.
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Join us in wishing our 12 Southern California PGA Professionals good luck as they get ready to take on the 38th Senior PGA Professional Championship on Oct. 22-25 at Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club in Gold Canyon, Arizona!
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Please join us in congratulating David Kulla-Mader, PGA, of Westchester Golf Course, on receiving the 2026 SCPGA Player Development Award. He will be celebrated at the President’s Dinner on December 13 at Wood Ranch Golf Club.
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Congratulations to David Kim of Anaheim for winning the 2026 Enagic San Diego County Open with a 16-under-par 68-65-64=197 to claim his second victory in this open.
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The leaders are off for the 2026 Enagic San Diego County Open! Today, we crown a champion 🏆 ⛳️
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This week, the Southern California PGA was honored to be the host Section for the first-ever PGA of America Play The Game Teaching & Coaching Presentation, welcoming representatives from all 41 Sections to Southern California hosted at the beautiful Virginia Country Club for two days of Read moreworld-class coaching and education.
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The 2027 Genesis Invitational Dream Sweepstakes and Play Riviera! The winner and guest will PLAY at The Riviera Country Club. EXPERIENCE the Genesis Invitational like a VIP. Park where the celebrities park. Walk with a featured group during a tournament round. And enjoy The Backlot Read morehospitality above 18 green. Prizes also include an Aventon bike and two Anarch+ laser golf rangefinders from Vortex® Golf.
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Please join us in congratulating Jack Allen, PGA, of The Farms Golf Club, on receiving the 2026 SCPGA Bill Strausbaugh Award. He will be celebrated at the President’s Dinner on December 13 at Wood Ranch Golf Club.
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