A1
Head Golf Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Course
Head Golf Professional
An individual whose primary employment is: the ownership and
... [Show More] operation of a golf shop at a PGA recognized golf facility. or the supervision and direction of the golf shop and supervision of teaching
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Head Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Range
Head Professional at a PGA Recognized Golf Range
An individual whose primary employment is: the ownership and operations of a golf shop at a PGA Recognized Facility; or the supervision and direction of the golf shop and supervision of teaching at a Recognized Golf Facility
A3
Exempt PGA Tour, Champions Tour, Nationwide Tour, LPGA Tour and Futures Tour players
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Director of Golf at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities
Director of Golf at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities
An individual who directs the total golf operation of a PGA Recognized Golf Facility; including the golf shop, golf range, golf care operations, and supervision of the Head Golf Professional
A5
Past Presidents of the Association
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Golf Instructor at a PGA Recognized Facility
Golf Instructor at a PGA Recognized Facility
Golf instructors, supervisors of golf instructors or individuals who instruct PGA Professionals how to teach
A7
Head Professional at a PGA Recognized Facility Under Construction
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Assistant Golf Professional at a PGA Recognized Facility
Assistant Golf Professional
An individual who is primarily employed at a PGA Recognized Facility and spends 50% of the time working on club repair, merchandising, handicapping records, inventory control, bookkeeping and tournaments
A9
Employed at Professional Positions in Management, Development, Ownership Operation and/or Financing of Facilities
A10
Golf Clinician
Golf Clinician
An individual whose main source of income is golf shows or clinics
A11
Golf Administrator
Golf Administrator
Individuals who are employed by the Association, a section or the PGA Tour in an administrative capacity and individuals who are employed full-time as employees of golf associations recognized by the Board of Directors
A12
College or University Coach
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General Manager
General Manager
Individuals who manage the entire golf facility including golf operations, golf course maintenance, club house administration, food and beverage operation and other recreation activities at the facility
A14
Director of Instruction at a PGA Recognized Facility
Director or Instruction
An individual who is managing, supervising and directing the total teaching program and at PGA Recognized Golf School or Facility
A15
Ownership or Management of a Retail Golf Facility
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Golf Course Architect
Golf Course Architect
Individuals who are primarily employed in the design of golf courses
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Superintendent
Superintendent
Individuals primarily employed in the management of all activities in relation to maintenance, operation and management of a golf course. Individuals in this classification are required to satisfy the criteria of either a Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Golf Course Superintendent as defined by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
A18
Golf Media
Golf Media
Individuals primarily employed in the reporting, editing, writing or publishing of golf-related publications in any form of media
A19
Golf Manufacturer Management
Golf Manufacturer
Individuals primarily employed in an executive, administrative or supervisory position with a golf industry manufacturer or golf industry distributor
A20
Golf Manufacturer Sales Representative
Golf Manufacturer Sales Representative
Individuals primarily employed by one or more golf manufacturing or distributing companies involved in the wholesale sales and distribution of golf merchandise or golf related supplies to golf facilities, retail store or any other golf outlets
A21
Tournament Coordinator
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Rules Official
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Club Fitting/Club Repair
Club Fitting/Club Repair
Individuals primarily employed in the business of club fitting must use a recognized fitting system or a comparable system, must have all the necessary equipment normally associated with club fitting and must have access to a PGA Recognized Facility or a range at a PGA Recognized Golf Course to monitor ball flights.
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Employed within the golf industry and not eligible for another Active classification (Not Eligible for Election)
PGA Recognized Golf Course
Facility that has at least 9 holes. Each hole shall have a minimum hole length of 60 yards and have a total yardage of not less than 1,000 yards for 9 holes and 1,500 yards for 18 holes. The golf facility shall have at least 14 acres in total course area exclusive of clubhouse, golf shop and parking areas, and be entirely planted with grass
PGA Recognized Golf Range
Refers to a golf range which has a minimum of 15 tees, 150 feet of teeing area, and a depth of at least 600 feet. The range shall have adequate parking facilities allowing at least one parking place for each tee and a building adequate to properly handle the administrative requirements of a PGA Recognized Golf Range
How many people does golf attract per year?
40 million
How much does golf generate on average per year?
84 Billion
Golf has a total economic impact of?
$190 Billion including 2 million full or part time jobs
How many PGA Professionals are there?
29,000
Career Ladder
Conceptualization of a linear career path with the movement from job to job, ideally being a direct upward path
Career Lattice
Consists of a series of cross-pivots and lateral movements that might lead to more senior positions. Greater diversification of skills and may be a better way of moving forward for people who want a wider range of skills.
Approximately how many hours does it take to complete the PGA PGM program
830 hours
The rights of PGA Membership
- vote
- hold office
- attend annual meetings
- use the PGA's name, initials and logo
Play Ability Test
Must achieve a 36 hole score within 15 shots of the 18 hole course rating multiplied by 2
PGM Career Paths
Golf Operations, Teaching & Coaching and Executive Management
Levels of the PGA consist of
- Facility Management & Teaching and Coaching
- Pre Seminar activities
- Seminar
- Work Experience Portfolio
- Knowledge Tests
Two Ways to become a PGA Member
1. PGA Management University Program
2. PGA PGM Associate Progam
T/F - PGA associates must work full-time while going through PGA PGM associate program
True
T/F - PGA Students must work full-time while going through the PGA Management University Program
False - instead they are required to complete a series of internships at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities
T/F - PGA students going through PGA Management University Program must attend seminars at the PGA Education Center in Florida
False
What do the seminars at the PGA Education Center help associates with?
They expand on the course material with discussions, instructional videos, and group exercises
Qualifying Level Requirements
- Hold a high school degree or equivalent
- Be a U.S. Citizen or resident alien
- Be able to read and write in English
- Complete a background check
- Complete Qualifying level courses
- Pass the Qualifying test
- Satisfy the PGA Playing Ability Test
- Be eligibly employed in the golf industry
- Register as a PGA Associate
Work Experience Portfolio
Apply course lessons to on-the-job situations and tasks corresponding to each course. Course learning outcomes are translated into practical skills and are documented in the Work Experience Portfolio
Level 1 Completion
Level 1 must be successfully completed within two years of the Level 1 start date
Level 2 Completion
Level 2 must be successfully completed within 2 years of the Level 2 start date
Level 3 Completion
Level 3 Testing and election to PGA membership must occur within eight years of the Level 1 start date
First Recognized Golf Professional
Allan Robertson [Show Less]