If you’re passionate about golf — whether it’s playing, teaching, or promoting the sport — you should look into getting your professional golf teaching license. The International PGA is committed to helping golfers through career development promotion. A golf teaching license allows you to stay connected to the sport you love while encouraging and developing the abilities of others interested in learning.
Membership and Career Development
The International PGA is the innovative face of the golf industry. We are a collection of golf teaching professionals united by a passion for golf, teaching, and career development.
We recognize the global growth golf has undergone, and the important opportunities it provides people around the world. We are a global organization pushing past boundaries and limits as we welcome people into our organization regardless of origin, background, religion, and ethnicity. We know we are stronger together.
Membership in our organization gives you greater opportunities and access to new, global ideas than you would find elsewhere. Collaborate with others just as passionate about golf as you are and learn more about career development, teaching licenses, and networking.
Opportunities and Growth
Come together with like-minded golf professionals to share in the game we are all passionate about and celebrate our differences and new ideas. Join The International PGA to learn more about the benefits of being a member of our global organization, how we can assist with your professional golf teaching license, and what else we offer in the way of professional career development for golfers.
Are you a golfer looking to join a progressive, global organization for golfers through different trainings and memberships? Contact The International PGA today to learn more about membership eligibility and benefits. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you get started with your professional goals and golf teaching license certification. Get started today by registering below.
The International PGA is comprised of professional golfers from around the world. We, like you, have a passion for the sport and love to share that passion with others. For this reason, we developed a golf teaching certification program with the aim of creating one program that can be recognized by national Professional Golf Associations across the world.
When you receive your golf teaching certification, not only will you find that you have an improved appreciation and understanding of the sport, you will also be equipped to share that appreciation and understanding with novice golfers. Moreover, this certification will also help you advance your career as a golfing educator or as the owner of a golf club.
Join an International Network of Professional Golfers
All members of the International PGA are required to present proof of teaching qualifications, either past or present, our golf teaching certification program is a wonderful opportunity to open doors not only for your career but also for your eligibility to access our network.
When you choose golf teaching certification with the International PGA, you choose to give yourself access to a network of knowledgeable golf teaching professionals from a variety of national backgrounds. Members of the International PGA are dedicated to promoting golf worldwide and encouraging improved international relations through a mutual love of the game.
If you would like to learn more about golf teaching certification and becoming a member of the International PGA, register below by selecting the “Golf Teaching License”. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Online Golf Teaching License Requirements
The International PGA Golf Teaching License is designed to verify that applicants possess the knowledge, playing ability, and instructional skills necessary to teach the game of golf professionally.
To obtain an International PGA Golf Teaching License, applicants must successfully complete the following requirements:
1. Online Written Examination
Applicants must pass our online examination consisting of multiple-choice and true/false questions covering:
- The Rules of Golf
- Golf terminology and fundamentals
- Teaching methodology
- Swing mechanics
- Equipment knowledge
- Golf etiquette and safety
- General knowledge of the game
The examination is designed to assess an applicant’s understanding of both playing and teaching golf.
2. Playing Ability Test (PAT)
Applicants must complete two (2) Playing Ability Tests (PATs) under the supervision of a recognized club professional.
Requirements:
- Two 18-hole rounds
- Score of 84 or better for each round
- Official verification and signature from the supervising club professional
The PAT is intended to demonstrate the applicant’s ability to play the game at a level appropriate for a teaching professional.
3. Instructional Video Submission
Applicants must submit a short instructional video (2–3 minutes) demonstrating their understanding of proper golf fundamentals and teaching techniques.
The video should include examples of:
- Proper stance and setup
- Grip fundamentals
- Ball position
- Alignment
- Basic swing mechanics
Alternative to the PAT Requirement
In lieu of completing the two Playing Ability Tests, applicants may submit a complete instructional lesson video for evaluation.
Requirements:
- Minimum length of 15 minutes
- Must feature the applicant actively teaching a student
- Should demonstrate professional teaching ability and communication skills
- Must include instruction related to one or more of the following:
- Grip fundamentals
- Stance and posture
- Ball position
- Swing mechanics
- Practice drills
- Student evaluation and correction
This alternative option allows experienced instructors to demonstrate their teaching proficiency through real-world coaching rather than through playing performance alone.
Upon successful completion of all requirements and approval by the International PGA Certification Committee, applicants will be awarded the International PGA Golf Teaching License and recognized as a certified teaching professional within the organization.
To get started, click on the Golf Teaching License level below and complete the registration process and payment. The online test will be available in your profile or can be emailed to you and the video must be emailed to info@internationalpga.com. If the video is too large to email, please contact us at info@internationalpga.com and we will provide you with a secure link to upload your video.