How to become a Head Golf Pro???

Question

My husband is wondering how to become a head golf pro. I know you have to go to school but what kind of school. This has been a passion of my husbands for awhile now. I'm going back to school for a career change so what better time then now for him to go. I have looked through the search engines and have come up short. Maybe I don't know what to type in and search. Any and all help is appreciated. Thanks

I forgot to add that I live in western North Carolina

I forgot to add that he is a good golfer. He has a 2 handicap. He want to run a golf course he's not interested in teaching leasons.

Answer 1

You do not need to be a scratch golfer to be a head pro. However, you have to be pretty good. Leadbetter can't break 80. But you do have to take a playing test and a written test. If you pass those, you would then be classified as a certain type of assistant pro. Depends on the state I believe. Do a search for North Carolina golf pro association or something to that sort. Perhaps that will help.

BTW, I am not a pro. I have a few buddies that were pros in the Carolinas. So I am going on what info I've heard from them, not directly.

Answer 2

It depends on where you are living, on the true particulars with each governing association. I live in Canada so I'll give you the run down of what I have to do.
The first step was the playing ability test put on by the Canadian PGA (CPGA herein). HAd to shoot a qualifying score over 36 holes. Secondly is a minimum 3 year appranticeship under a head pro at a CPGA recognized facility. During those 3 years I have to complete 6 workshops 1-2 days each. 36 seminar hours, and a couple other things. As far as education goes you either have to have a PGM Professional Golf Management Program diploma or 3 year business degree. The other alternative which I am following is a diploma from the Professional Golf management Institute of Canada (recognized by CPGA as equivalent). After all of this is done you are eligible to write your Class A exam. You are then qualified to work in a Head Pro position. Very rarely will somebody get a head pro spot directly after writing their Class A. You are usually looking at a minimum of 6-7 years before obtaining first head pro position. It is a long road but it is also a very good job and let's face it we really don't work all that hard.

Answer 3

anyone can be a pro. i am 19 and have been playing for 5 years. I shoot in the 70's (high) but to become a pro all u need is a degree usually in business, go to school to be a pro and pass a playing test. It is not really hard but i think you want to be more of a tour player. It is very hard to become a pro. Also if you cant make it on the tour running a golf course is grueling hours. I am not saying go for it but look at all of the angles

Answer 4

The easiest way to learn golf like a pro is by following "The Simple Golf Swing" program. It's primarily a 31 page eBook that teaches golfers how to make solid contact with the ball, how to avoid hitting fat, how to avoid slicing, how get more power, accuracy, and consistency in your swing. Consistency being the number 1 golf skill.

You not only get the eBook though, you also receive a ton of extra material including video, lessons on putting, driving, chipping, sand play etc. Here is their official site: http://www.golfswingguru.net

Answer 5

Check out New Mexico State ( Professional Golf Management (PGM)
http://business.nmsu.edu/~pgm/pgm.html

Answer 6

he needs to be a scratch golfer before he can be a head peo