Must be employed 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 Golf Course" or "PGA Recognized Golf Range."

Only one Apprentice per facility is eligible to register and earn credits in any of these classifications: B-1, B-2, B-4, B-7, or B-13.

2). As a Teaching Professional (B-6) or Assistant Professional (B-8) under the supervision of PGA Member Head Professional (A-1, A-2 or A-7), PGA Member Director of Golf (A-4), PGA Member General Manager (A-13), PGA Member Director of Instruction (A-14) or LPGA Class A Head Professional at a "PGA Recognized Golf Course," "PGA Recognized Golf Range," or "PGA Recognized School."

3). As an Administrator (B-11) at the PGA of America National Office, PGA Section, PGA Tour or LPGA Office.

Additionally:

4). Following successful completion of Level 1, Apprentices may transfer to any of the following classifications and continue to earn experience credits:

a) B-9, B-10, B-12, B-14, B-15, B-16, B-17, B-18, B-19, B-20, B-21, B-22, B-23.

b) as a B-6 at a "PGA Recognized Indoor Facility" under the supervision of a PGA Member Director of Instruction (A-14).

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