The LPGA T&CP membership has enjoyed unprecedented growth in recent years and boasts the largest membership of women golf professionals in the world. Through the development and implementation of innovative educational programs, the T&CP membership has established itself as a respected leader within the golf industry. 

Long renowned for its world-class, one-of-a-kind teacher education certification, the LPGA T&CP now offers certification in coaching and managerial leadership. Once an individual completes the Individual in the Application Process requirements, she will become an LPGA T&CP Apprentice member and will choose which specialization she will pursue for her primary certification.  

• Teaching

• Coaching

• Managerial Leadership

Class A membership status will be achieved on completion of Level I, II and III education, self study and evaluation requirements. Once Class A membership status has been achieved, a second or third specialization can be pursued. See the Membership Certification Process Chart for an overview of the certification requirements.

No more than two (2) full calendar years of achieving Apprentice membership status, the member must meet Level II education and Level II self study requirements.

No more than one (1) full calendar year from completing Level II education and Level II self study requirements, the member must undergo the Level II evaluation requirements.

If one or more of the Level II evaluation requirements are not successfully completed, then the member must reattempt the unsuccessful evaluations by the end of the first full calendar year following the unsuccessful attempt.

A maximum of four (4) attempts or by the end of four (4) full calendar years from the first attempt to successfully complete both Level II evaluations.

Level II Education Requirements

• Attend the LPGA National Education Program Series II in chosen specialization.

Level II Self Study Requirements

• Complete required reading

• Attend a required workshop

• Complete two (2) recommended online courses

• Complete required report

• Complete required observation

Level II Evaluation Requirements 

• Successfully complete the LPGA Level II Written Evaluation
  (75% or better)

• Successfully complete the LPGA Level II Practical Evaluation.

Class A Requirements Time Period
Within each two (2) year certification cycle the member must meet the certification unit requirement.

Certification Unit Requirement
Twenty-four (24) certification units are required every two (2) years to maintain Class A membership status.

All Class A members must earn a minimum of 18 certification units from LPGA education, seminar, workshops, service or tournament participation.

A total of six (6) Non-LPGA certification units may be earned toward the 24 required certification units for each certification cycle.

Certification units earned by Class A members beyond the 24-minimum required points for each certification cycle will be credited toward Master Professional classification certification unit requirements.

Master Professional Requirements Time Period
Within each two (2)-year certification cycle the member must meet the certification unit requirement.

Certification Unit Requirement
Eighteen (18) certification units are required every two (2) years to maintain Master Professional membership status.

All Master Professional members must earn a minimum of 9 certification units from LPGA education, seminar, workshops, service or tournament participation.

A total of nine (9) Non-LPGA certification units may be earned toward the 18 required certification units for each certification cycle.

Certification units are earned as follows:
LPGA sponsored events or non-LPGA events (seminars, workshops, programs or tournaments)

1-3 hours = 2 certification units

4-6 hours = 4 certification units