PDR Overview

Effective for PDR Cycle 17 – June 16, 2025 – June 15, 2028

Where credits are restricted per cycle year, the PDR Cycle Year is defined as June 16th of one year to June 15th of the next year.

36 Required Credits – PGA Approved Education, PGA Coach Education, Professional Standards Education/Training, PGA Meeting Attendance and National Survey Completion, Official Section Mentoring Program, and Specified PGA Player Engagement Programs.

➢ All credits earned in the Required Category are also credited toward the Total Category.

54 Total Credits – A total of 54 credits must be earned, with at least 36 credits from Required PGA Approved Education, PGA Coach Education, Professional Standards Education/Training, PGA Meeting Attendance and National Survey Completion, Official Section Mentoring Program, and Specified PGA Player Engagement Programs, while the other means of obtaining credits toward the total requirement remain per the prior program.

For more information contact regarding PDR credits click here (link to our new Education Opportunities tab). Please contact Tess Goudy with any questions regarding PDR credits at tgoudy@pgahq.com or (319) 648-0026.