teaching pro

[ianmc]

hi there i was wondering how difficult it would be for someone to become a teaching pro or club pro obviously you wouldnt have to be as good as a tour pro but what would the standard be and qualifacations needed i was reading my gm the adverts at the back and there a advert for edga or something like that become a golf coach which i know isnt the same as a pro so i sent away for an imformation pack and received all the stuff it costs wait for it a whopping £1500 for a weeks course and you have to pass a theory exam plus a playing test in which you have two rounds to post 1 card of no more than ten over the course par which for a lot of people me included wouldnt be that difficult was just wondering if anyone had any thoughts on this or the above. ian mc

 

[MVP]

I think to be a teaching pro you gotta have a handicap better than 3 then keep it below 7 after training i found a sit about it ages ago

http://www.pga.info/AboutThePGAPro/31851301.htm

 

[RGuk]

I always thought you needed to play of approx. 4 or less.
It is expensive and takes along time, I thought that most players pick up the qualification trying for a playing career. If you have to pass a playing test, then obviously it's not going to be hard if you are near-ish scratch.

 

[Doh]

To apply to become a P.G.A pro you have to have a handicap of 4 or below then pass a number of assignments that inclued business and teaching.People who undertake this course usualy become club or teaching pro's of which there are different levels. There is how ever various organisations that offer to train you as a golf coach provided you have reached a certain level of compedence at golf.

 

[martiboy]

There are now a number of options to be a teaching pro.

1. The PGA standard route which is effectively a 3 year course.

2. The new PGA levels - this is currently in its infancy and it makes it easier to become a pro for people who cannot train full time. If you contact the PGA on www.pgainfo they can tell you more. No-one realy knows how this is going to go as it has effectively been forced on the PGA to come into line with all sports teaching in the UK.

The EGTF which is likely what you were talking about for £1500. They have a good course but it is 1 week and unless you have alot of other experience and qualifiactions or a good playing history it will always be seen as second rate.

My advice would be to start the 2nd option of the new levels.

 

[ianmc]

thanks guys i will look into it further.ian mc