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 ALL Services are Complimentary!
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