Braden Bernaldo

Ms. Reyes

Pathways

20 April, 2022

PGA Teaching Professional

A PGA Teaching Professional is trained to be an excellent instructor. They must be able

to relate to golfers of different ages, genders, disabilities, and personalities. In addition, they

must use their knowledge of the golf swing to help fix their clients' swings. Not every golf swing

is the same, so instructors must work with each player to find out what motions work best for

them. Some extra tasks include running the clubhouse, organizing and communicating tee time

policies, and promoting the golf club they are at. According to Jim Thomas at GolfWeek.com,

PGA Teaching Professionals "sometimes branch out and become full-time instructors and

coaches."

To be successful as an instructor, he or she is expected to work all day long to

accommodate their clients' schedules. For instance, if a client wants to have a lesson at 6:30 in

the morning, they have to make time for that lesson. Professionals also have to be in good

physical condition to perform their best. If you get the privilege of becoming a full-time

instructor/coach that works with PGA Tour players, your schedule becomes even more packed

with traveling across the country. Sometimes, you may have to miss a holiday, such as Easter or

Halloween, to teach your player during one of their tournaments.

 To become a PGA Teaching Professional, you need to complete the PGA Golf

Management University Program. This four-and-one-half to five-year program is offered at 18

universities nationwide. Students in this program can earn a degree in areas such as Marketing,

Business Administration, Hospitality Administration, and Recreation and Park Management. The

PGA of America states that this program will provide the students "with the knowledge and

skills needed to succeed in the golf industry." After college, aspiring PGA Teaching

Professionals need to figure out where they will reside. Some of the best golfers in the world are

located in Florida, so that is where I am looking to move to after college. According to

ZipRecruiter.com, the average annual pay for a Golf Teaching Professional in Florida is $29,651

a year. Some factors that may affect the total income include the instructor's skill level, years of

experience, and the location of the golf club.

A career that is related to a PGA Teaching Professional is a PGA Tour player. They are

similar because they both work with and study the golf swing. A PGA Teaching Professional

works with many golfers on their swings, while a PGA Tour player mainly focuses on their own

swing. A PGA Tour player is different from a Teaching Pro because of the amount of play they

get. For example, a PGA Tour player travels around the world and plays in golf tournaments for

a living. Depending on how well they play determines how much they will make that week. On

the other hand, a PGA Teaching Professional teaches lessons as their source of income. They

play in a couple of tournaments to keep their games sharp, but it is mainly just instruction.

Joining the PGA Tour is always in demand as professionals retire each year, leaving spots open

for upcoming golfers. However, it is a lot harder to make it on the PGA Tour than to become a

PGA Teaching Professional.

 I would be successful as a PGA Teaching Professional because of my knowledge of the

golf swing, experience working on both my swing and others' swings, and my usage of new

technological devices in the golf industry. Also, I have interpersonal strength that allows me to

understand and work with people. Finally, one of my top interests, social interest, makes it easy

for me to communicate and help others. These traits will help me become one of the most

successful PGA Teaching Pros in the golf industry.

 Works Cited Page

“Golf Teaching Professional Salary in Florida .” ZipRecruiter, ADP,

https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Golf-Teaching-Professional-Salary--in-Florida.

“The PGA Golf Management University Program.” PGA of America,

https://www.pga.org/membership/university-program/.

Thomas, Jim. “PGA Club Golf Professional Duties.” USA Today, Gannett Satellite Information

Network, 29 Sept. 2020,

https://golftips.golfweek.usatoday.com/pga-club-golf-professional-duties-20238.html.