SOPGA PROfiles

Name:   Sean English College/University:  Southern Illinois Year Turned Pro: 1993 Facility and Job Title: Kenwood Country Club  Assistant/Teaching Professional What was your motivation to become a PGA Professional? Growing up I loved playing the game and I was taught by a PGA Professional “Kayo” Mullen.  Due to his influence, I wanted to be... [Read more of this review]

Dave Bahr, PGA College/University:  Miami University Year Turned Pro:  1995 Facility and Job Title:  Maketewah Country Club – Head Golf Professional   What was your motivation to become a PGA Professional? Love of the Game What is your specialty in the golf business? Tournament Operations and Golf Instruction Please list any accomplishments. Southern... [Read more of this review]

Mike Pickett, PGA College/University: Kent State University Year Turned Pro: 2002 Facility and Job Title: Cumberland Trail Golf Club- GM/Head Golf Professional What was your motivation to become a PGA Professional? I have always loved the game and love pleasing people by providing them with an unforgettable golf experience. What is your specialty in... [Read more of this review]

PROfiles- Nathan B. Combs, PGA College/University: Bowling Green State University Year Turned Pro: 2003 Facility and Job Title: Piqua Country Club, Associate PGA Golf Professional Please give a summary of your background and credentials. Associate Professional – Piqua Country Club, March 2005 – Present – An 18-hole,member-owned private facility... [Read more of this review]

PGA of America

PGA Golf Management University Program Overview [Printer-friendly] This pathway to membership blends the PGA PGM Program courses and requirements with a bachelor’s degree offered at an accredited PGA Golf Management University. Students in the university program will cover the same course material and must complete the same requirements — such... [Read more of this review]

Become a PGA Member (PGA Education) There are two pathways that lead to PGA membership — the PGA PGM Apprentice Program and the PGA Golf Management University Program. While the apprentice and university programs differ in significant ways, both pathways require completion of the same PGA PGM curriculum, work experience, PGA Playing Ability Test,... [Read more of this review]

REGISTRATIONS • Registrations are taken in order of receipt at the PGA of America National Office and through PGALinks.com. There is a 14-day registration deadline for every PAT and an individual may be registered for only two PATs at any one time. The registration fee, paid at the time of registration, is $100.00 for each PAT and the registrant is... [Read more of this review]