Education & PAT Schedule

PGA of Ottawa Playing Ability Test
Smiths Falls Golf & Country Club

Monday, September 14, 2026 (18 holes)

This PGA of Ottawa Playing Ability Test has a maximum of nine (9) available spots and will be taken on a first come first served basis.

Register and Pay by September 7,  2026

Course yardages and ratings are subject to change by the club. Currently they are:

Male Applicants

Male < 49 years old – course rating plus     9    
Male > 50 years old – course rating plus    11

Male <49 – Rating 68.9, 5993Yards - Target Score = 78
Male >50 – Rating 68.9, 5993 Yards - Target Score = 80

Female Applicants

Female < 49 years old – course rating plus 13
Female > 50 years old – course rating plus 15

Female <49 – Rating 71.6, 5426 Yards - Target Score = 85
Female >50 – Rating 71.6, 5426 Yards - Target Score = 87

Players with different abilities:

https://www.pgaofcanada.com/join/target-scores-process-for-people-of-different-abilities-to-join-the-pga-of-canada

Applicants who are successful will be sent by email the Apprentice Professional application package.  Completed packages must be submitted no later than 30 days after completing the PAT.

The PGA of Ottawa reserves the right without notice to change/adjust the number of spots available based on time of year weather and interest.  The PGA of Ottawa reserves the right without notice to adjust the format based on time of year and weather.

Any questions regarding this Playing Ability Test can be directed to:

Carol Ann Baxter
Executive Director
PGA Ottawa

pgaottawa@pgaofcanada.com
613-662-4647