PGA 3.0 - Introduction to the PGA Professional Golf Management Program

In order to register as a PGA Associate, what must participants satisfy? - Answer- PGA Playing Ability Test Requirement Pass the Qualifying Test PGA required background check Employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility Playing Ability Test (PAT) - Answer- 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 - Answer- Amount U.S. golf economy directly generates approximately 29,000 - Answer- Number of male and female PGA Professionals Head Golf Professional - Answer- 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 - Answer- 50% of the time working on club repair, merchandising, handicapping records, inventory control, bookkeeping, and tournament operations. Director of Golf - Answer- 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 - Answer- 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 - Answer- Manages and supervises the total teaching program at a PGA Recognized Golf School or PGA Recognized Facility. Teaching Professional - Answer- 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 - Answer- Two major ways to conceptualize upward career movement Career Ladder - Answer- Linear career path with the movement from job to job Ideally be