PGA 3.0 - Introduction to the PGA Professional Golf Management Program

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 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 PGA students are not considered professionals because... 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 PGA Students Required to complete a series of internships at PGA Recognized Golf Facilities PGA Students Seminars are conducted on campus by PGA Golf Management University faculty and PGA of America faculty PGA Students Must complete all pre-seminar assignments at a given level before attending seminars at the PGA Education Center PGA Associate What must be submitted to The PGA and approved before registering for the knowledge tests covering the courses of the level? All work experience activities What must PGA Associates pass at a given level before moving on to the next level? All knowledge tests Qualifying Level Requirements for University Students Hold a high school degree or equivalent Enroll in a PGA Golf Management University Program Be able to read and write in English Have a verified handicap of 12 or less Complete the Qualifying Level modules Pass the Qualifying Test Qualifying