Member Changes Q & A

The member change form is the form that is used to submit changes such as employment, class or section, address, email, or phone numbers.  The form can be completed online or as a printed copy.  Printed copies can be faxed, emailed, or mailed to the Section.  All member changes weather online or printed and copied, must be submitted and approved by the Section.

Log in to www.pga.org.  Scroll down to the bottom of the home page and in the blue banner under the Resources column, click on Change Forms Library to be directed to use the online change form or the paper copy.

All member changes should be submitted within 10 days of the change.  For employment changes, please see Article XI Reporting Requirements found on page A-35 of the 2025 PGA Constitution Bylaws and Regulations via PGA.org. Also linked below.

https://resources.pga.org/uploads/2025-pga-constitution_4-16-25.pdf

The GSPGA Section has the right to assess a late fee for reporting employment after the 10-day grace period.  Each case is properly reviewed to determine if a fee will be assessed.  For employment member changes backdated out 30 days or more, at least 2 of the verifications below must be provided:

• Employment Verification Letter on Company Letterhead from employer;
• Employment Contract;
• Sources of Income such as pay stubs, tax documents, etc.;
• Time spent on the job must show a pattern that is regular, continuous at the place of employment;
• Responsibilities must show a pattern that is regular, continuous at the place of employment and provide the public with golf-related goods and services;
• Individuals may submit any additional information they feel appropriate.

You should report all changes, such as address, phone number, email address, section transfer, and employment change.  Employment changes should include the previous employer name and last day of employment, and the new employer name, classification, and start date.

If you are currently employed and changing to a retirement classification, you must indicate the last day of employment, select a retirement classification, and the date you wish to retire.

It is not unusual for a member to work for a company that is located outside of the Gulf States, however you must personally reside in Louisiana or Mississippi.

Member Changes are reviewed and approved daily by the GSPGA Executive Director.  An update with general information, such as address, phone, or email, should be seen immediately.  Employment changes can take up to 24 hours or more, depending on the circumstances of the employment change.  If you have questions regarding an employment change, please contact our Executive Director, Robert O. Brown, PGA at rbrown@pgahq.com.

The National Office shall determine if a professional is eligibly employed based on the documentation provided by the professional and the recommendation of the Section. Should the National Office and Section disagree, the matter shall be submitted to the Board of Control. The Board of Control’s decision shall be binding by the Section and the National Office. Professionals are not determined to be eligibly employed until approval is obtained.

To be eligible for Dual-Profession:

1. The member must work 30 hours on average.
2. Employment must be in an area required by their classification;
3. The average hours must be for the entire season, as determined by the Section.

Yes, you would need to submit a change form even if you are returning back to the same facility.

To establish a PGA-recognized company in the Gulf States Section, you would need to provide the following:

1. Complete the PGA Recognized Association Form #404 located in the Forms Library of the PGA.org home page banner.
2. Provide corporate documentation from the Secretary of State or Form SS-4 EIN Letter.
3. Provide a brochure or advertisement of the services provided.
4. Provide a detailed job description on company letterhead.
5. If you are an A-6 Sole Proprietor Teaching Professional, provide documentation on the facilities letterhead where you are permitted to perform lessons.
6. Must be working full-time and is your main source of income.

Documentation of facility name change must be on company letterhead, indicating the original name and the new name of the facility, and its effective name change date, along with any other information such as address, phone numbers, etc.  Additional documentation from where the business is registered, from the Secretary of State, should be provided, indicating the name change.

1. Golf simulator equipment details that you use for instruction.
2. Golf fitting equipment details that you use for golf fittings.
3. Photo of equipment setup in your home.
4. Size of the area for golf simulator and fitting.

To read more details about the governance of the PGA of America, click the link below:

https://resources.pga.org/uploads/2025-pga-constitution_4-16-25.pdf

PGA Member and Associate annual dues are due by year end til June 30th.  Payment can be made online or by contacting the PGA of America Membership Services Department at 800-474-2776.  The Section office cannot accept payments.  Once invoices are released to PGA.org, notifications are sent via email advising that invoices are now ready to view, print, or pay online.  Paper invoices are mailed out to those who do not have an email address on file.  Members and Associates are billed based upon their classification and Section affiliation at the time of billing process.

For more information on annual dues, please refer to the PGA of America Constitution Bylaws and Regulations under Article X.  In addition, please view the Member & Associate Dues Schedule.