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Eligible EmploymentEligible employment is important to your participation in the PGA Professional Golf Management Program. You must be eligiblyemployed to register, to earn experience credits and to play in Section and Chapter events.Eligible employment for PGA Associates is defined as:1) As a Head Professional (B-1, B-2 or B-7), Director of Golf (B-4) or General Manager (B-13) at a "PGA” Recognized GolfCourse" or "PGA Recognized Golf Range."Only one PGA Associate per facility is eligible to register and earn credits in any of these classifications: B-1, B-2, B-4, B-7, orB-13.2) As a Teaching Professional (B-6) or Assistant Professional (B-8) at a "PGA Recognized Golf Course," "PGA Recognized GolfRange," or "PGA Recognized Golf School."3) As a professional (B-9) position in management, development, ownership, operation and/or financing of facilities.4) The term "Golf Clinician" (B-10) shall refer to an individual whose main source of income is golf shows or clinics.5) As an Administrator (B-11) at the PGA of America National Office, PGA Section, PGA Tour or LPGA Office.6) Individuals (B-12) who are employed as golf coaches at accredited colleges, universities and junior colleges.7) "Director of Instruction" (B-14) shall refer to an individual who is managing, supervising and directing the total teachingprogram at a PGA Recognized Golf School or PGA Recognized Facility.8) Individuals (B-15) whose primary employment is ownership or management of golf products or services at a "PGARecognized Retail Facility" provided such employment specifically excludes primary employment as a clerk.9) Individuals (B-16) who are primarily employed in the design of golf courses as architects or individuals who are primarilyemployed in an ownership or management capacity as golf course builders.10) Individuals (B-17) primarily employed in the management of all activities in relation to maintenance, operation andmanagement of a golf course. Individuals in this classification are required to satisfy the criteria of either a Golf CourseSuperintendent or Assistant Golf Course Superintendent as defined by the Golf Course Superintendent's Association ofAmerica.11) Individuals (B-18) primarily employed in the reporting, editing, writing or publishing of golf-related publications in any form ofmedia (inclusive of, but not necessarily limited to, newspapers, magazines, the Internet) or in the broadcasting orcommentating about golf events on network television, cable networks, the Internet or any other form of related media.12) Individuals (B-19) primarily employed in an executive, administrative or supervisory position with a golf industrymanufacturer or golf industry distributor.13) Individuals (B-20) primarily employed by one or more golf manufacturing or distributing companies involved in the wholesalesales and distribution of golf merchandise or golf-related supplies to golf facilities, retail stores or any other golf outlets.14) Individuals (B-21) primarily employed in the coordination, planning and implementation of golf events for organizations,businesses, or associations15) Individuals (B-22) primarily employed in the provision of services as a rules official for recognized golf associations,recognized golf tours or recognized golf events16) Individuals (B-23) primarily employed in the business of club fitting must use a recognized fitting system or a comparablesystem, must have all the necessary equipment normally PGA Associated with club fitting and must have access to a PGARecognized Golf Range or a range at a PGA Recognized Golf Course to monitor ball flight. Individuals primarily employed inclub repair must have an established place of business with all necessary equipment normally PGA Associated with clubrepair or must service one or more golf tours or series of golf events.Page 6

The following chart shows all the PGA of America membership classifications:Member ClassificationPGA Associate ClassificationDescriptionA-1B-1Head Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf CourseA-2B-2Head Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf RangeA-3Not ApplicableExempt PGA TOUR, Champions Tour, Nationwide Tour, LPGA Tour andFutures Tour playersA-4B-4Director of Golf at PGA Recognized Golf FacilitiesA-5Not ApplicablePast PresidentsA-6B-6Golf Instructor at a PGA Recognized FacilityA-7B-7Head Professional at a PGA Recognized Facility Under ConstructionA-8B-8Assistant Golf Professional at a PGA Recognized FacilityA-9B-9Employed in Professional Positions in Management, Development,Ownership Operation and/or Financing of FacilitiesA-10B-10Golf ClinicianA-11B-11Golf AdministratorA-12B-12College or University Golf CoachA-13B-13General ManagerA-14B-14Director of Instruction at a PGA Recognized FacilityA-15B-15Ownership or Management of a Retail Golf FacilityA-16B-16Golf Course ArchitectA-17B-17Golf Course SuperintendentA-18B-18Golf MediaA-19B-19Golf Manufacturer ManagementA-20B-20Golf Manufacturer Sales RepresentativeA-21B-21Tournament Coordinator/Director for Organizations, Businesses orAssociationsA-22B-22Rules OfficialA-23B-23Club Fitting/Club RepairPage 7

PNW Section PGA Associate Mentoring ProgramPGA ASSOCIATE MENTORING PROGRAM – Effective 1/2015The Basics:To retain active status with the Section, PGA Associates are required to attend one PGA Education Seminar, attend one PGA Meetingand compete in one PGA Tournament each calendar year.PGA Associates that fail to satisfy any or all the three requirements above shall be placed in “Inactive” status with the Section andlose their Section and Chapter playing privileges. Playing privileges may be restored through a process of meeting with a Sectionmentor and following the program developed in this meeting to regain “Active” status and restore the PGA Associates playingprivileges.PGA Associates suspended by the PGA of America will remain suspended until released by the PGA of America. Such PGAAssociates are subject to the Education and Meeting requirements of this provision.Qualifying Activities:1. PGA Education – includes Section, Chapter and National education workshops and seminars at least two hours in length.Attendance must be in person. The following do not qualify for this requirement - on-line or video attendance, vendorspecific training, CPR, facility training and the like. Attendance of a PGA PGM Level does satisfy this requirement.2.PGA Meeting – includes Section, Chapter and National meetings. Attendance must be in person. Primarily meetingsinclude – Section/Chapter Spring and Fall Meetings and the PGA National Annual Meeting. With the prior approval of theSection, this activity may include Section/Chapter Town Hall meetings provided such meetings include at least oneSection/Chapter officer, are at least two hours in length and focus on Section/Chapter issues and business. The following donot qualify – allied association meetings, committee meetings, board meetings, crackerbarrels and the like.3.PGA Tournament – includes Section, Chapter and National events. Championships and Pro-Am’s owned and operated bythe PGA qualify. PGA Associates who have not fully satisfied the PAT may use a PAT to satisfy this requirement.Unofficial events within the Section do not qualify – such as Blue Mountain Best Ball, Fall Tour, Lilac Open, Montana Open,and the like. To meet the PGA Tournament requirement, PGA Associates with a physical disability may apply to the ChiefExecutive Officer for an accommodation.4.Seasonal Proration – PGA Associates joining the Section between April 1 and September 30 are required to fulfill any two ofthe requirements. PGA Associates joining the Section after September 30 have no requirement for the current year. Thisproration applies to the first year of registration with the Section. The full requirement must be satisfied by seasonaltransfer/employees in all subsequent years.Mentoring and Restoring Active Status/Playing Privileges1. PGA Associates placed in Inactive status shall meet with a Section Mentor to develop a plan to satisfy the current deficiencyand successfully satisfy future requirements.2.PGA Associates will be required to satisfy the specific deficiency – Education, Meeting, or Playing before being restored toActive status and full playing privileges.Questions/Clarifications: National Suspensions – PGA Associates suspended by the PGA of America will remain suspended until released by the PGAof America. Such PGA Associates are still subject to the Education and Meeting requirements of this provision and theplaying requirement during periods not suspend by the PGA of America.Page 8

PLAYING PRIVILEGESSECTION AND CHAPTER PLAYING PRIVILEGESTo be able to compete in the tournament activities of any Chapter of the Section, or of the Section, PGA Associates must meeteligibility requirements as defined below:1.2.Must be an eligibly employed registered PGA of America PGA Associate.Attend Section Orientation/Interview.SUSPENSION OF PLAYING PRIVILEGESTo retain active status with the Section, PGA Associates are required to attend one PGA Education Seminar, attend onePGA Meeting and compete in one PGA Tournament each calendar year.PGA Associates that fail to satisfy any or all of the three requirements above shall be placed in “Inactive” status with theSection and lose their Section and Chapter playing privileges. Playing privileges may be restored through a process ofmeeting with a Section mentor and following the program developed in this meeting to regain “Active” status and restorethe PGA Associates playing privileges.Those wishing to obtain credit for attending or participating in a national meeting, education program or tournament areresponsible for reporting their attendance or participation to the Section Office.PLAYERS CARDPGA Associates should return their completed Players Card agreement to the Section office.Players Card can be found in this packet and in the Tournament Regulations section of the Member Handbook.PGA Reciprocal PlayPGA Members and PGA Associates are sometimes afforded the opportunity to play as a guest at courses within the Section. This is aprivilege extended at the discretion of the host course and is in no way a ‘right’ of PGA affiliation. It is important that PGA Associatesdiscuss this process with their head professional and follow the procedure your employer prescribes. Abuse of this privilege is a Codeof Ethics violation and can affect your membership.In general: Call the golf course you want to play and talk to the Head Golf Professional. (Your head professional may prefer to make thiscall.)o Tailor your request to the play schedule of the host course. Ask when you could play that would be most welcome bythe host course. Offer to pay the appropriate fees. Often you will be offered a reduced fee. No charge is a real privilege, don’t expect it. The opportunity to bring guests may not be available. If you are planning on bringing guests make this clear to the hostprofessional and offer to pay full rate for them. (Don’t assume they will be offered a reduced rate). Make sure your entire party arrives at the appropriate time. At private facilities, too early is as inappropriate as too late. Wear proper attire. This includes long pants (no denim) and a collared shirt. Your guests should wear a collared shirt as well. Keep a pace of play customary at the host facility. You are responsible for your entire group. Respect the golf course by driving the golf cars properly and by not being disruptive to other golfers on the course. You are aguest of the host professional and your groups conduct reflects on your host. Following your round, always thank the golf professional staff for allowing you to play.**Remember you are a guest of the facility and you are representing the PGA of America. Treat the facility and the staff the way youwould want to be treated.Page 9

BAD CHECK AND PAST DUE ACCOUNTS POLICY - REGULATIONWORTHLESS CHECKSFirst offense - 25.00 fine, check will be re-deposited in five business days.Procedure: telephone contact and letter written prior to redeposit. 20 days no response - reminder letterwith Past Due Accounts wording.Second offense - 50.00 fine, check re-deposited in five business days. No check writing privileges for rest of calendaryear.Procedure: telephone contact and certified letter written prior to redeposit. 20 days no response - reminderletter with Past Due Accounts wording.Third offense - (includes NSF #2 that may have come back a second time) - Immediate suspension of playing privileges.Suspension will continue six (6) months from date amount due is received at the appropriate office. Check writing privilegesare suspended for the following calendar year. Suspension of playing privileges will be altered to reflect seasonal schedules.A person writing a check during the time where their check writing privileges are suspended will be fined 50.00 peroccurrence.If a check is received and cannot be re-deposited for any reason (i.e. account closed), the person’s entry into that activitywill be rejected.Appeals - Fine appeals will be heard by the appropriate CEO. In the case where there is no CEO, the Chapter Board willappoint a person to hear appeals from their board, excluding officers. Appeals must be received in writing and include totalamount due within 14 days of notification. This appeal will be responded to within 14 days.The decision of the CEO or Board Appointee can be appealed in writing to the appropriate officers committee, whosedecision shall be final, within 14 days of receipt of the original appeal decision.PAST DUE ACCOUNTS30 days past due-Immediate suspension of playing privileges. Playing privileges will be reinstated when the total amountdue is received at the appropriate office. (Procedure allows chapters to apply this suspension of playing privileges)60 days past due - Playing privileges are suspended for six months from the date the total amount due is received at theappropriate office. (Procedure calls for Section CEO to apply this suspension)90 days past due - Code of Ethics proceedings will begin.SUSPENSIONSYou can be suspended and lose your playing privileges for various reasons. The following list includes some of thosereasons:1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.Non-Payment of dues (Section, National and Chapter)Failure to complete the requirements of the Pacific Northwest Section PGA Associate Mentoring Program.Failure to complete each PGA PGM on the timeline prescribed when you registeredCode of Ethics violationSeveral NSF checks written to the chapter and/or sectionPast Due balances to the Section or ChapterInappropriate behavior at a tournamentCheatingPage 10

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSQuestion: When will I be a “PGA Associate”?Answer:You will be an officially registered PGA Associate when you have cleared the background check, completed and passed theQualifying Courses, passed the PAT (at least provisionally), completed the PGA Associate registration process, paid all duesand fees and had your application approved by the PGA of America.Question: As a PGA Associate, may I use the PGA logo?Answer:Only PGA Members may use the PGA logo.Question: When do I get to play in events?Answer:As a PGA Associate you will be able to compete in the Chapter/Section events, provided you have completed the following:1.2.Must be an eligibly employed registered PGA Associate.Attend Section Orientation/Interview.Question: What will cause me to lose my playing privileges?Answer:PGA Associate playing privileges may be revoked for a number of reasons. The most common are:1.2.3.4.Failure to maintain eligible employment.Failure to complete the requirements of the Pacific Northwest Section PGA Associate Mentoring Program.Fall outside the PGA of America Acceptable Progress Policy in your PGM Program.Failure to pay your Section/National dues prior to July 1 or your chapter dues prior to their deadline.Question: When am I required to notify the Section and/or National office that my employment has changed?Answer:According to the PGA of America’s Constitution/By-Laws Members and PGA Associates will be fined for failure to notify theAssociation or Section of leaving or accepting a position within ten (10) business days.(Note: To avoid being fined you MUST notify the Section when you leave a position even if you have not accepted anotherposition.)Page 11

Application forPACIFIC NORTHWEST SECTION PLAYER'S CARDName:PGA Classification:Member/PGA Associate Number:Club:Street:City:State:Zip:By this application, I understand and agree to the terms and conditions of the Pacific NorthwestSection Player's Card as outlined on the reverse of this form and in the PNW Section TournamentRegulations. I understand that if I am in violation of this agreement, I will be subject to losing thepreferred entry status granted to PNW Section Player's Card holders. I understand that it is myresponsibility to determine the status of each event I intend to enter prior to participating.Signature:Date:Application is not complete until signed.N O T E: T h ere is no fee Associated with this application.*This player card is valid as long as you remain a PGA professional of the Pacific Northwest SectionPGA. Any Player’s Card you had before this one is no longer valid. Fax completed Player’s CardApplication to 360-456-6745 or mail to: PNW PGA, P.O. Box 14819, Tumwater, WA 98511P.O. Box 14819 Tumwater, WA 98511Tel: 360-456-6496 Fax: 360-456-6745 pacnw@pgahq.com www.pnwpga.comPage 12

PACIFIC NORTHWEST SECTION PLAYER'S CARD TERMS AND CONDITIONSfrom: Tournament Regulations Section 26. PLAYER'S CARD/COOPERATING DATE PROGRAMThis section applies to participation by Pacific Northwest Section professionals (except current "TOUR" members)in any event held within the boundaries of the PNW Section.Summary: The purpose of this program is to ensure the quality of section and chapter tournament programs through schedulecoordination. Events involving PGA professionals, held within the boundaries of the section, will be divided into two categories- official and unrecognized. Professionals holding a "Player's Card" will be given entry priority, in section and chapter events, over non-cardholders. In exchange for this priority, "Player's Card" holders agree to give official events and events priority and not participate in"unrecognized" events that are held on conflicting dates. No constraints will be placed on non-card holders, however, these professionalswill have a lower entry priority in section and chapter events. The goal is to have every professional carry a Player's Card and every eventbe scheduled in cooperation with the official schedule.Events:A. Two categories of events will be recognized.1. Official events a. Section and chapter owned and operated events.b. Events administered by the PGA of America, PGA Tour, Champions PGA Tour, Nationwide Tour, LPGA Tour,USGA, PNGA, OGA and MSGA that are open to section professionals.2. Unrecognized events a. All events not included in 1 above.3. Conflicting dates a. An "unrecognized" event, that is held on the same date as an official event is consider

PGA Professional Management Program (page 2-7) PNW Mentoring Program (page 8) PNW Playing Privileges and FAQ's (page 9-11) PNW Playing Card (page 12-13) . be terminated from the PGA Associate Program. 3. PGA Associates DO NOT earn experience credits during periods of suspension or termination and the