Why do you see it as essential for your staff at Bearwood Lakes to continue their career progression through PGA Excel?
“I have been fortunate in my career to have been surrounded by leaders who inspired me to always keep progressing. As a result, the development of my team members is something I am very passionate about and we have the full support of Bearwood Lakes to provide the opportunities to access and attend industry leading education.
“PGA Excel not only allows them to document all of their impact and evidence, but also provides a clear framework of what is expected to achieve higher designations. This in turn shapes their development plans and ultimately, what their future may look like.
“The golf industry that we operate in as PGA Members is becoming increasingly competitive, and I see PGA Excel only gaining more and more momentum as the months and years progress. Therefore, I place a tremendous amount of value in my team members engaging with PGA Excel as early as soon as they can, as it can help to give that competitive advantage over their peers.
“Having other PGA Professionals and multiple team members engaging in self-development helps to raise the whole performance level of the team, enabling us to offer world class service to our members and thrive as a business. On a more personal level it also holds me accountable and inspires me to keep progressing as a leader and as a PGA Member.”
“I would point facilities to seek out PGA Members who have engaged in PGA Excel as they have been recognised by the Association with a ‘stamp of approval’. Furthermore, PGA Members who have completed a PGA Excel application have a ready-made record of achievement to present to prospective employers, which can be of real benefit.”
Shrieve has enjoyed a rapid rise in the golf industry after coming through the PGA Training Programme in 2018. Before that, he graduated from Bournemouth University with a First-Class Honours degree in Sports Management. Now, after eights years at The Grove, the 33-year-old is the Director of Golf at Bearwood Lakes Golf Club, Berkshire.
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PGA Members are encouraged to start their PGA Excel journey today. Check your eligibility more easily, review your progression against a scoring criteria using a brand new assessment form, and complete your application digitally, whenever and wherever suits.
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