PGA education key to successful golf career

POSTED ON June 1, 2018 @ 3:02 pm

The next wave of Australian golf professionals will soon be teeing off their careers as applications open today for the 2019 PGA Trainee Program.

The PGA of Australia Trainee Program is suited to golfers who have a desire to translate their passion for golf into a career as a golf coach, teaching professional, head professional, director of golf, golf club general manager, golf services manager or a myriad of other occupations which are made possible as a vocational professional of the PGA of Australia.

Dedicated to developing individuals who have a passion for a career in golf, the PGA of Australia is renowned as a world leader in golf education and training.

While many golfers may set their sights on playing on Tour, a variety of additional specialist career opportunities exist within the golf industry. The PGA provides education solutions to assist individuals to reach their career potential through its multiple educational program pathways including;

PGA Trainee Program (delivered nationally)
PGA IGI Golf Management Programs (Gold Coast Campus and e-Learning)
PGA Golf Performance Program (Melbourne Campus)

All PGA training and education programs are designed with career outcomes as the foundation for development. As the peak body for professional golf in Australia, the PGA has access to a range of opportunities that provide benefits for its students, including access to industry specialists in a variety of areas, work-placements for students, professional tournament access, game development opportunities and a customised e-learning platform.

The PGA is committed to ensuring the Australian golf industry maintains its position as one of the world’s best; producing and maintaining highly trained and skilled professionals.

Golfers with a desire to turn their passion for golf into a career are encouraged to attend one of the upcoming career evenings hosted nationally in the following locations:

Tuesday 10 July – NSW (Moore Park GC; 6:30pm)
Thursday 12 July – VIC (Sandhurst Club; 6:30pm)
Thursday 19 July – QLD (Sanctuary Cove G&CC; 6:00pm)
Thursday 26 July – WA (Wembley GC; 6:00pm)

For information on the education programs offered by the PGA of Australia or to register for one of the career evenings please visit pga.org.au/education or contact PGA Education on (03) 8320 1960.