Career
PROUD PATRON OF THE PATHWAY TO MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMME
PATHWAY TO MEMBERSHIP
There are 2 interesting and exciting pathways to a career in golf
PGA ASSOCIATE PROGRAMME
Requirements to become an associate:
- You require a National Senior Certificate ( Matric or equivalent )
- Full time employment in the golf industry (min 40hrs a week)
- Working under a Class AA PGA mentor professional
- Handicap of 4 or better for men and 7 for ladies
- Need to obtain one score of 6 over (Men) & 10 over (Ladies) in the following events:
- Sanctioned GolfRSA Events through the SAGA or WGSA
- Sunshine Tour or Sunshine Ladies Tour events
- Bushveld Tour
- Big Easy Tour
- Playing ability tests (PAT) organised by the PGA of SA
Process for joining and a potential career in golf:
- Contact Education@pga.co.za in order to apply.
- Proof of payment of application fee (R3000) to accompany application form and other required documents.
- An interview will be set up
- A playing ability test might need to be played
- On acceptance joining fees will be payable
- Academic fees & Annual Associate Subscription fees are payable annually
THE PROGRAMME PROCESS
- The Residential : One week of compulsory lectures are held annually in Johannesburg
- Annual exams, Online learning & monthly assignments
- 1st year teaching ability test
- 2nd year Event management practical
- 3rd year Teaching and Custom Fitting practical
- PGA Graduation!
Advantages of being a PGA member:
- Qualified to hold a position in the golf industry
- Industry opportunities
- Access to CPD education
- Internationally recognized brand
- Tournaments
- Belonging to the PGA family.
PGA EDUCATION PROVIDERS
To join an Education Provider:
- You will be doing a NQF level 5 diploma so you will need a National Senior Certificate (matric or equivalent)
- Contact our PGA Accredited Education Providers in your desired study region for their additional requirements
- Below are the education providers
CENTRAL GAUTENG
GAUTENG NORTH
WESTERN CAPE
SOUTHERN & EASTERN CAPE
Advantages of being a student:
- You remain an amateur so you can play in amateur tournaments
- You get expert help on your swing, golf fitness and on course management
- You are part of a group of peers
- You are assisted on a full time basis
- You have regular lectures from experts on PGA subjects
PGA ASSOCIATE PROGRAMME
1st Year
SPORTS SCIENCE
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Sports Psychology
Prevention of injuries
BUSINESS
Golf Business Basics
Introduction to Golf Retailing
COACHING
Introduction to Golf Coaching :
• The Golf Swing
• Session planning and Coaching Children
EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY
Introduction to Equipment Technology
GENERAL
Rules of Golf, Golf World
2nd Year
SPORTS SCIENCE
Introduction to Biomechanics
Screening for golfers
Nutrition and health
BUSINESS
Business Finance
Business Law 1
COACHING
Sport Psychology
The short game
EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY
Equipment technology 2
GENERAL
Golf Event Management
3rd Year
SPORTS SCIENCE
Biomechanics, Training and Fitness for Golf
BUSINESS
Managing a Golf Business and Business Plan
Business Law 2
COACHING
Fault finding in the swing and the Coaching Practical exam
EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY
Custom Fitting with the Custom Fitting Practical
GENERAL
Career and Personal Development