Help inspire the next generation of PGA Professionals

The PGA has launched a fresh recruitment campaign to find and inspire the next generation of PGA Professionals and needs your help to make it a success.

The Association is once again calling on the experiences of its Members to help bring to life the huge array of career options available through a career with The PGA.

From launching a golf retail and custom fitting outfit in Qatar, to owning a golf club and running a hugely successful YouTube channel, PGA Members are supporting the campaign to showcase the wealth of rewarding careers both at home and abroad.

Members interviewed this year include PGA Captain Elect Sarah Bennett, highly respected performance coach Dr Nicky Lumb, content creator/YouTube star Chris Ryan and junior coach Darren Griffiths, who is based in the Algarve, Portugal.

Closer to home, the campaign explores the career paths of head professionals, club managers and even golf club owners.

Despite the broad spectrum of roles their PGA qualifications have led to, all of them have three things in common. One is the letters PGA after their names – a trio of letters representing a universally recognised qualification that is respected and valued the world over; another is completion of the training programme that set them on their career path.

And, importantly, all were mentored or received guidance from qualified PGA Professionals while training.

Which is where you can play your part. We’d like you to publicise and support #PGADraft2021 on your social media channels and, where possible, share stories regarding your roles and career experiences using #myPGAstory.

The PGA offers three routes to qualification: a Foundation Degree in Professional Golf and Applied Golf Management Studies, both in association with the University of Birmingham, and the Diploma in Higher Education in Professional Golf in association with the University of the Highlands and Islands.

The next intake for all three courses will be in October 2021 and applications are open now.

CLICK HERE to find out more about #PGADraft2021

CLICK HERE to view profiles of all PGA Professionals currently involved in the campaign.

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