Why You Should Employ a PGA Pro

The PGA's philosophy is to provide the golf industry with the highest quality professional coaches, retailers, managers, players and general promoters of the game, through superior training, education and on-going member development.

The PGA believes it takes time and focus to develop the type of Professionals who are the best, most effective and productive in the golf industry. That is why it sometimes takes a PGA Applicant for Membership up to six years to achieve his/her PGA Class 'AA' status.

To become a full fledged ‘AA’ member of the PGA, a professional must be engaged in the PGA’s Professional Development Programme. This identifies a person with a strong grounding in one or more of the following areas:

Golf Coaching & Sports Science
Business Management
Equipment Technology
Rules & Tournament Organisation

As a golf club, can you afford not to have a PGA Member working for you?

A PGA Member provides your club with:

Stability
Confidence in your staff
The honesty and trust that you expect from your Professional Staff
The best business practices in the industry at all times
An open door to the strongest Network within the golfing community
Education
Knowledge & skills

PGA Professionals have successfully managed golf operations and have been leaders in the game of golf since 1901. Here are a few reasons why you should employ a PGA Professional to lead your golf facility:

PGA Professionals:

Dedicate their careers to managing, teaching and growing the game of golf.
Complete a minimum of three years of professional training to achieve PGA membership.
Have proven playing ability, and are the most qualified to teach the game and make it more enjoyable for all golfers.
Possess the interpersonal and customer service skills to attract, retain and meet the needs of customers.
Have a professional image that proudly represents your facility.
Are skilled leaders who can attract and train a professional staff to manage your operation
Are required to maintain their business and professional expertise through participation or education.

Can serve many roles at your facility, inc:

Head Golf Professional
Teaching Professional
Director of Golf
General Manager
Director of Coaching

The PGA Professional is the logical choice to manage your facility. The PGA Professional knows the golf industry, and has the business and professional skills necessary to successfully manage your business while making the game more enjoyable for your customers.