PGA 3.0 - Introduction to the PGA Professional Golf Management Program

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 p