| Member Classification | Apprentice Classification | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A-1 | B-1 | Head Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Course |
| A-2 | B-2 | Head Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Range |
| A-3 | Not Applicable | Exempt PGA TOUR, Champions Tour, Nationwide Tour, LPGA Tour and Futures Tour players |
| A-4 | B-4 | Director of Golf at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities |
| A-5 | Not Applicable | Past Presidents of the Association |
| A-6 | B-6 | Golf Instructor at a PGA Recognized Facility |
| A-7 | B-7 | Head Professional at a PGA Recognized Facility Under Construction |
| A-8 | B-8 | Assistant Golf Professional at a PGA Recognized Facility |
| A-9 | B-9 | Employed in Professional Positions in Management, Development, Ownership Operation and/or Financing of Facilities |
| A-10 | B-10 | Golf Clinician |
| A-11 | B-11 | Golf Administrator |
| A-12 | B-12 | College or University Golf Coach |
| A-13 | B-13 | General Manager |
| A-14 | B-14 | Director of Instruction at a PGA Recognized Facility |
| A-15 | B-15 | Ownership or Management of a Retail Golf Facility |
| A-16 | B-16 | Golf Course Architect |
| A-17 | B-17 | Golf Course Superintendent |
| A-18 | B-18 | Golf Media |
| A-19 | B-19 | Golf Manufacturer Management |
| A-20 | B-20 | Golf Manufacturer Sales Representative |
| A-21 | B-21 | Tournament Coordinator/Director for Organizations, Businesses or Associations |
| A-22 | B-22 | Rules Official |
| A-23 | B-23 | Club Fitting/Club Repair |
| A-24 | Not Applicable | Employed within the golf industry and not eligible for another Active classification |
| HM | Not Applicable | Honorary Member |
| IN | Not Applicable | Not eligible for classification as Active, Life Member or Retired Member |
| LM/LMM | Not Applicable | Not eligible for classification as Active Member and who have held a minimum of 20 years in an Active Classification (whether continuous or not) |
| LMA/LMMA | Not Applicable | Not eligible for classification as Active Member and who have held a minimum of 20 years in an Active Classification (whether continuous or not) |
| MP | Not Applicable | Master Professional |
| RM | Not Applicable | Members who are fully retired (cannot be working in either a golf or non-golf position) and who have achieved a combined 65 years of age and Active membership and who are not eligible for Life Member |
| F | Not Applicable | Failure to meet the requirements of the Professional Development Program |
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