The PGA of Australia have given us access to their ACE (Accreditation and Continuing Education) programme. They divide their programme (and member classifications) into 4 streams: Coaching, Small Business, Game Development and Management.

We have listed, for your convenience, the modules that are available in each of these categories.

When converting Ace Credits to CPD points a good rule of thumb (but this needs to be confirmed by PGA SA education department) is that 1 Ace Credit is 20 CPD points.

You can see the Ace page by clicking on this link and using the details that were e mailed to you to log in.

In order to be given access to the material you need to pay Aus$ 50 which will be offset against the education that you choose.

 

Coaching

The Coaching Stream concentrates on developing knowledge and skills relating to coaching the sport of golf at all levels in an effective manner, providing the opportunity to enhance and maintain golf coaching abilities.

• 2017 PGA Golf Expo – ACE Credits 2.0
• 2018 ACE Coaching Series – Andrew Rice – ACE Credits 1.0
• 2014 PGA Coaching Summit – ACE Credits 3.0
• 2012 PGA Coaching Summit – ACE Credits 3.0
• Masters Golf Conditioning – David Darbyshire ACE Credits 0.175
• From Playing to Coaching – David Wheadon – ACE Credits 0.25
• 21st Century Golf Swing – Denis McDade – ACE Credits 0.25
• The Modern Golf Coach – Henry Brunton – ACE Credits 0.25
• Advanced Club Fitting – James Leitz – ACE Credits 0.25
• Self Improvement – John Buchanan – ACE Credits 0.25
• Motor Learning Principles – Paul Schempp – ACE Credits 0.25
• Improving Swing Technique – Rob Neal & Michael Dalgleish – ACE Credits 0.25
• Graeme DeLaet Case Study – Henry Brunton – ACE Credits 0.175
• 3D Basics – Tony Morgan – ACE Credits 0.25
• Understanding Ball Flight – James Leitz – ACE Credits 0.5
• Common Traits of Successful Coaches – Steven Rynne – ACE Credits 0.175
• Psychological Factors that affect Performance – ACE Credits: 0.5
• Planning to Play the Game – ACE Credits: 0.5
• Integrating Sport Psychology into your Coaching – ACE Credits: 0.5
• Denis McDade – Junior Golf Programs – ACE Credits 0.25
• 21st Century Coach – Taking Your Coaching Business Online – Webinar Recording – ACE Credits 0.125
• Mark Sweeney – Accelerated Skill Acquisition for Putting – ACE Credits 0.125
• Andrew Rice – Teaching and Attracting the Regular Golfer – Webinar Recording – ACE Credits 0.125
• Dr Sasho Mackenzie – Understanding Golf Club Kinetics – Webinar Recording – ACE Credits 0.125
• How to Fit the Best Players in the World – Tom Davies – Webinar Recording – ACE Credits 0.125
• Boditrak Ground Mechanics – Clint Rice – Webinar Recording – ACE Credits 0.125
• Create a More Coachable Body – Scott Williams – Webinar Recording – ACE Credits 0.125
• GravityFit – Lessons from the PGA Tour – Nick Randall – Webinar Recording – ACE Credits 0.125
• Grip Size Optimisation Study – Liam Mucklow – Webinar Recording – ACE Credits 0.125
• From the Daily Teaching Grind to Coaching Entrepreneur – Webinar Recording – ACE Credits 0.125
• Launching Your Business With Trackman – Webinar Recording – ACE Credits 0.125
• Laws of Accuracy and Incremental Learning – Peter Croker – Webinar Recording – ACE Credits 0.125
• Skill Acquisition in Practice – Peter Arnott – Webinar Recording – ACE Credits 0.125
• Coaching Skill in the Real World – Damian Farrow – Webinar Recording – ACE Credits 0.125
• The Lost Art of Putting – Gary Nichol and Karl Morris – Webinar Recording – ACE Credits 0.125
• Building a Champion Golfer – ACE Credits 0.25
• Live Lesson – Cameron McCormick – ACE Credits 0.125
• Improving Your Coaching – ACE Credits 0.25
• Measuring Lesson Effectiveness – ACE Credits 0.125
• Common Swing Characteristics – ACE Credits 0.125
• Game Based Approach to Developing Golfers – ACE Credits 0.125
• The Body Swing Connection – Dr Josh Nelson – Webinar Recording – ACE Credits 0.125
• How an Excel Sheet Got Me On the PGA Tour – Stuart Leong- Webinar Recording – ACE Credits 0.125
• The Paradigm Shift to Coaching Programs and Branding – Webinar Recording – ACE Credits 0.125
• Trackman Performance Putting – Niklas Bergdahl – Webinar Recording – ACE Credits 0.125
• Using Data to Improve Putting – Jochem Burghouts – Webinar Recording – ACE Credits 0.125

 

Small Business

The Small Business stream covers all aspects of operating a golf club Pro-shop business in the modern golf industry.

• 2017 PGA Golf Expo – ACE Credits 2.0
• Creating Loyal & Passionate Customers & Clients – ACE Credits 0.125
• Driving Customer Value – ACE Credits 0.125
• Building a Coaching Business – ACE Credits 0.125
• Business Planning for Retail Success – ACE Credits 0.125
• Small Business Leadership (Engaging With Your Community) – ACE Credits 0.125
• The Future of Golf Retail (Combating Online Retailers) – ACE Credits 0.125
• Developing a Business Plan – ACE Credits 1.5
• Retail Tribe Webinars – Value of a PGA Member – ACE Credits 0.5
• Visual Merchandising – ACE Credits 0.5
• Maximising Your Retail Presence – Joel Monahan – ACE Credits 0.125
• Internet Marketing for Business – Tim Martin – ACE Credits: 0.25
• Exceeding Customer Expectations – Roger Simpson – ACE Credits 0.5
• Transforming Your Business Through Coaching Programs – Webinar Recording – ACE Credits 0.375
• Sales Success – Tony Gattari – ACE Credits 0.25
• Build Your Personal Brand – ACE Credits 0.25
• Develop a Marketing Plan – ACE Credits 1.0
• Develop and Maintain a Service Level Strategy – ACE Credits 0.5
• Create Electronic Presentations – ACE Credits 0.5
• Manage Finances – ACE Credits 0.5
• Take Your Coaching Business Online With Skillest – Webinar Recording – ACE Credits 0.125

 

Game Development

The Game Development stream focuses on strategies for increasing participation in the sport of golf, with topics including junior, female and school programs, competitions, events and tournaments, and Membership enhancement and retention programs.

• The PGA Professional as the Chief Engagement Officer – ACE Credits 0.125
• The Global Golf Business and Future Trends – ACE Credits 0.125
• Retail Tribe Series – Playbooks & Webinars – ACE Credits 1.75
• ASADA – Level 1 Anti Doping – ACE Credits 0.5
• PGA All Abilities Coach Accreditation – ACE Credits 2.0
• Evening 4 x 4 x 4 Playbook – ACE Credits 0.125
• The Gift of Distance Playbook – ACE Credits 0.125
• Occasional Golfers: A Playing Schedule Playbook – ACE Credits 0.125
• The 10 Foot Challenge Playbook – ACE Credits 0.125
• The Gift of Better Golf for Christmas Playbook – ACE Credits 0.125
• The 10 Meter Challenge Playbook – ACE Credits 0.125
• Hybrid Hustle Playbook – ACE Credits 0.125
• Flop Shot Championship Playbook – ACE Credits 0.125
• Par 3 Tournament Playbook – ACE Credits 0.125
• Chip & Sip Playbook – ACE Credits 0.125
• Workplace Training Program – ACE Credits 1.0
• Financial Knowledge Centre – ACE Credits 0.5
• MyGolf Club – ACE Module 0.25 ACE Credits
• MyGolf Schools – ACE Module 0.25 ACE Credits
• Vision 2025 Road – Chyloe Kurdas – Webinar Recording – ACE Credits 0.25
• Effective Communication – ACE Credits 0.5
• Pro Am Tournament Planning – ACE Credits 1.0
• Social Media – ACE Credits 0.25
• Women in Golf – ACE Credits 0.5
• R&A Rules Academy – Rules of Golf – ACE Credits 0.25
• New Golfer Programs – ACE Credits 0.125
• Myths About Recreational Female Golfers – Webinar Recording – ACE Credits 0.125

 

Management

The Management Stream provides education and training in the most relevant areas that will enhance opportunities to successfully transition into the variety of management oriented roles within the golf industry.

• 2017 PGA Golf Expo – ACE Credits 2.0
• Understanding Current & Future Golfers – ACE Credits 0.125
• Media Skills – ACE Credits 0.25
• Manage Meetings – ACE Credits 0.5
• Diploma of Golf Management (E-Learning) 10459NAT – PGA IGI – ACE Credits 4.0
• Risk Analysis in the Workplace – ACE Credits 1.0
• Understanding Human Resources – ACE Credits 0.25
• Effective Recruitment – ACE Credits 0.75
• Manage Quality Customer Service – ACE Credits 0.5
• Manage People Performance – ACE Credits 0.5
• Plan and Establish Compliance Management Systems – ACE Credits 0.5
• Manage Employee Relations – ACE Credits 0.5
• Develop Sustainable Business Practices – ACE Credits 0.5