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The Power of a PGA Professional!

The PGA of America's philosophy is to provide the golf industry with the highest quality professional managers, teachers, retailers, business people, players, and general promoters of the game through superior training and education. PGA Professionals play pivotal roles at golf facilities and provide a range of services including business management, teaching and growing the game, equipment technology, rules and tournament organization, and personal and career development. PGA Career Services offers complimentary hiring assistance to employers, connecting them with qualified PGA Professionals nationwide. Don't miss out on the opportunity to hire a PGA Professional - leaders in the business of golf!

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The Power of a PGA Professional!

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  1. The Power of a PGA Professional!

  2. PGA of America’s Philosophy • The PGA of America’s philosophy is to provide the golf industry with the highest quality professional managers, teachers, retailers, business people, players and general promoters of the game, through superior training, education and ongoing member education and 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. Training and the path to membership is taken through the PGA PGM Program or through one of the 18 PGA accredited PGM university programs around the country. These programs prepare and develop professionals with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  3. Business Management Business Management • Analyzing the golf business environment • Planning for and managing a golf facility • Operating and merchandising a golf retail concession • Developing a customer service strategy • Analyzing and managing business finance • Continuous Revenue Growth

  4. Teaching the Game Teaching and Growing the Game • Coaching junior golfers • PGA Jr. Golf League • Player Development Programming • Introducing new golfers to the game • Bringing lapsed golfers back to the game • Coaching recreational golfers • Coaching potential elite level golfers • Coaching elite level golfers • Coaching golfers with disabilities

  5. Equipment Technology Equipment Technology • Customization and personalization of golf equipment • Fitting of golf equipment • Up to date on equipment trends in the industry

  6. Rules and Career Development Rules & Tournament Organization • Knowledge of the rules of golf • Organizational skills to develop, promote and implement tournaments and outings Personal & Career Development • Continuous monitoring and evaluation of self-performance, skills and expertise • Targeted personal and professional development

  7. PGA Professional Provides A PGA Professional provides your facility with • Credible and stability of the PGA brand • Dedicate their careers to managing, teaching and growing the game of golf • Knowledge and skills • An open door to the strongest network within the golfing community Skilled leadership; attracting and training a professional staff to manage your operation • The honesty, trust and confidence that you expect from your professional staff • The best business practices in the industry at all times • Educational opportunities to enhance current skills, stay abreast of an evolving industry and maintain professional expertise • 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 • A community presence – events, golf shows, etc.

  8. PGA Professionals PGA Professionals have been pivotal in the successful running of golf facilities and leaders in the game of golf since 1916!

  9. PGA Professional Roles PGA Professional can serve many roles at your facility • General Manager • Assistant General Manager • Director of Golf • Head Golf Professional • Assistant Golf Professional • Director of Instruction • Teaching Professional • Food and Beverage Manager • Outing Coordinator

  10. PGA Career Services What is PGA Career Services? • We provide complimentary hiring assistance from a team of regional PGA Employment Consultants. 18 Nationwide • Provide employers with materials, tools, and guidance to facilitate the hiring process • We assist with needs analysis • Position descriptions • Customized compensation data • Resume screening strategies • Interview questions and much more • Utilize a state-of-the-art database search system that can instantly identify qualified PGA candidates based on the employer’s specific search specifications • Work with you in developing a desired candidate profile and geographic search area • Search the database and notify those PGA Professionals who match your profile • Interested candidates will forward their resumes to you, and then you can review resumes, conduct interviews, and hire the candidate of your choice. • ALL Services are Complimentary!

  11. Leaders in the business of golf! Can you afford not to hire a PGA Professional?

  12. Questions Please Contact Jason Boaz PGA Career Consultant 608.318.5355 jboaz@pgahq.com

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