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 professionalGeneral 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 Skill