2006-08-15 21:00:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Golf
you to go to school and pass the test. you have to score a certain number to pass. its not too hard to do, if you are good.
2006-08-16 05:28:44 · answer #1 · answered by gotearz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what country you are in. In Canada you must register with the CPGA (Canadian Professional Golf Association). They will tell you that there are 4 components to achieve a golf pro status (which includes teaching pro). You need to have a university degree in business and/or (check the exact specifics of this) a college diploma in business administration, golf course management...or the likes. If you have some other degree I believe you can work something out with them where you don't have to take another full degree in business. In conjunction with that, you need to complete a certain number of apprentice hours at a registered golf club. This means working at a pro shop during the season under the guidance/supervision of a head golf professional. During this time you would complete the 3rd and 4th components which are a playing ability test (PAT) and a set number of courses designed and given by the CPGA.
In total I believe you have a maximum of seven years to complete this program. The average is 5 years and the minimum would be about 3.
When you have completed the above, you are required to "play out" in a final PAT. When I began this program the PAT was something like you had to play 2 consecutive 18 hole round in one day (caddie allowed) on the same course and for girls it was 2 rounds 80 or under. For guys it was two rounds 77 and under...
I believe there was also an exit exam for the courses.
Hope this helps! Contact the CPGA for more info.
If you are not in Canada...then maybe somebody else will find this useful...
2006-08-16 08:40:32 · answer #2 · answered by Braingurl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the lady pointed out, its a long & tedious process to being a PGA / CPGA profeesional teacher.
But in golf "PROFESSIONAL" means simply anyone who takes money or remuneration to play / teach / display his/her golfing knowledge or skills.
going by that definition you can teach for money and not be registered with the CPGA and call yourself a PRO.
CPGA title helps, but you can just get a student give a good lesson, make a difference to his/her game and take your money !
2006-08-16 11:18:06 · answer #3 · answered by gods_chief_pilot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to become a teaching pro, you have to have a 2 handicap or better - if you have a documented handicap at a 2 or less, you can become a teaching pro, the way understand it
2006-08-16 12:17:29 · answer #4 · answered by Big Buddy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you should know a little bit about the game of golf.
2006-08-16 04:03:08 · answer #5 · answered by EMAILSKIP 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask tiger woods
2006-08-16 04:02:52 · answer #6 · answered by spray_kit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever they said!!
2006-08-16 04:02:46 · answer #7 · answered by clifton_woodruff 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋