PGA 3.0 - Introduction to the PGA Professional Golf Management Program

In order to register as a PGA Associate, what must participants satisfy? Ans PGA Playing Ability Test Requirement Pass the Qualifying Test PGA required background check Employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility Playing Ability Test (PAT) Ans Need to be no more than 25 shots above the course rating; have to pass to be PGA Member 36-hole performance evaluation Designed for the player to demonstrate that they can play a creditable game of golf $84 Billion Ans Amount U.S. golf economy directly generates approximately 29,000 Ans Number of male and female PGA Professionals Head Golf Professional Ans Either owns and operates a golf shop at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility or supervises and directs the golf shop and instructional services at the facility. Assistant Golf Professional Ans 50% of the time working on club repair, merchandising, handicapping records, inventory control, bookkeeping, and tournament operations. Director of Golf Ans Manages the total golf operation of a PGA Recognized Golf Facility, including the golf shop, golf range, golf car operations, and the supervision of the head golf professional General Manager Ans Directs the entire golf facility including golf operations, golf course maintenance, club house administration, food and beverage operation, and other recreational activities at the facility Director of Instruction Ans Manages and supervises the total teaching program at a PGA Recognized Golf School or PGA Recognized Facility. Teaching Professional Ans Employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility, a PGA Recognized Golf School, or a PGA Recognized Indoor Facility as either a golf instructor or supervisor of golf instructors. Career Ladder and Career Lattices Ans Two major ways to conceptualize upward career movement Career Ladder Ans Linear career path with the movement from job to job Ideally being direct a direct upward promotion Example (2nd Assistant to 1st Assistant to Head Pro) Career Lattice Ans Consists of a series of cross-pivots Lateral movements Less direct and straightfoward Leadership Interpersonal Skills Ability to write and speak clearly An understanding of relevant computer technology Planning Budgeting Ability to grow revenues and control expenses Time Management Efficiency Organizing and motivating others Managing detailed procedures and operations Ans Skills and abilities employers are looking for in golf professionals today 830 Hours Ans Total hours to complete the entire program Active Members Ans Vote, hold office, attend the PGA Annual Meeting Golf Retirement Plus Ans Personal Insurance Options Employment and career-counseling services PGA PGM Program for PGA Associates and the PGA Golf Management University Program for PGA Students Ans Two pathways that lead to PGA membership PGA students are not considered professionals because... Ans they do not have to eligible employed as they complete their course work Not required to attend seminars at the PGA Education Center in Florida Ans PGA Students Required to complete a series of internships at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities Ans PGA Students Seminars are conducted on campus by PGA Golf Management University faculty and PGA of America faculty Ans PGA Students Must complete all pre-seminar assignments at a given level before attending seminars at the PGA Education Center Ans PGA Associate