PGA Alberta Playing Ability Test

New applicants are required to successfully complete a Playing Ability Test comprising two 18-hole rounds meeting the standard of acceptance of (2 x course rating + 15) for males and females, who may be asked to present an official handicap card of eight, or less, signed by the presenting Head Professional.

If there are 10 or more candidates in a field (male or female) then the 30% parameter shall also apply. If the percentage is used then all those meeting the standard of acceptance, or 30% of the field, whichever is greater shall be accepted.

The tests will be organized and supervised by the Zone Office.

Candidates may not attempt a Playing Ability Test outside of their own Zone.

Failure to successfully meet the standard will result in the applicant not being accepted.

If a candidate tries all available tests in their Zone in the fall and fails and the Zone is having a spring exit playing test, those candidates may try again at the spring test and if successful will be accepted into the ELITE program. They will pay dues for the upcoming season at that time. They will not receive credit for the previous season, however. The percentage does not apply to those at a spring test.

Common accounting practice of rounding up at .5 and above is used when determining score. There are no exemptions to the playing ability test except for those exemptions available for Tournament Professionals.

2008 Playing Ability Test Package

2008 Playing Ability Test Rules Sheet and 2008 PGA of Alberta Tournament Rules & Regulations

2008 Playing Ability Test Draw (Alberta Springs Golf Resort, August 27 & 28)

2008 Playing Ability Test Results (Alberta Springs Golf Resort, August 27 & 28)