PGA 3.0 - Introduction to the PGA Professional Golf
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In order to register as a PGA Associate, what must participants satisfy?
PGA Playing Ability Test Requirement
Pass the Qualifying Test
PGA required background check
Employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility
Playing Ability Test (PAT)
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
Amount U.S. golf economy directly generates approximately
29,000
Number of male and female PGA Professionals
Head Golf Professional
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
50% of the time working on club repair, merchandising, handicapping records, inventory control,
bookkeeping, and tournament operations.
Director of Golf
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
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
Manages and supervises the total teaching program at a PGA Recognized Golf School or PGA Recognized
Facility.
, Teaching Professional
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
Two major ways to conceptualize upward career movement
Career Ladder
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
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
Skills and abilities employers are looking for in golf professionals today
830 Hours
Total hours to complete the entire program
Active Members
Vote, hold office, attend the PGA Annual Meeting
Golf Retirement Plus
Personal Insurance Options
Employment and career-counseling services
PGA PGM Program for PGA Associates and the PGA Golf Management University Program for PGA
Students
Two pathways that lead to PGA membership
Management Program| Complete Questions with 100%
Correct Answers Graded A+
In order to register as a PGA Associate, what must participants satisfy?
PGA Playing Ability Test Requirement
Pass the Qualifying Test
PGA required background check
Employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility
Playing Ability Test (PAT)
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
Amount U.S. golf economy directly generates approximately
29,000
Number of male and female PGA Professionals
Head Golf Professional
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
50% of the time working on club repair, merchandising, handicapping records, inventory control,
bookkeeping, and tournament operations.
Director of Golf
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
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
Manages and supervises the total teaching program at a PGA Recognized Golf School or PGA Recognized
Facility.
, Teaching Professional
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
Two major ways to conceptualize upward career movement
Career Ladder
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
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
Skills and abilities employers are looking for in golf professionals today
830 Hours
Total hours to complete the entire program
Active Members
Vote, hold office, attend the PGA Annual Meeting
Golf Retirement Plus
Personal Insurance Options
Employment and career-counseling services
PGA PGM Program for PGA Associates and the PGA Golf Management University Program for PGA
Students
Two pathways that lead to PGA membership
