Apprentice Tour

Philosophy

To motivate, activate, and educate Apprentice working a facilities throughout the Southern Ohio Section, and to provide each of them with increased opportunities for professional and personal growth.

What is It?

The Apprentice Tour is a series of tournaments & events conducted by the Southern Ohio PGA for Professionals aspiring to become PGA Members.

Eligibility

Registered eligibly employed Apprentices in good standing.

Suspended Apprentices are not eligible to participate in Apprentice Tournaments.

NOTE 1: There is a Mandatory Education Program for anyone who wishes to compete in Apprentice Association Events. If you fail to attend one of the two mandatory education programs during a calendar year, your apprentice association playing privileges will be suspended.

Format

8 events (Events 2-6 (Point events)+ Championship Stroke and Match Events (Double Point events)).

$75.00 per event (includes: course fees, carts, range).

Apprentices must compete in 3 of the 7 Apprentice Association Tour Events (Includes Apprentice Events 1-6 and Match Play) to be eligible for POY rankings & participation in the Stroke Play Championship.

Mandatory Education Program

All Apprentices & PGA PGM Suspended Apprentices must attend Education to be eligible to participate in any Apprentice Events.

2010 Apprentice Association Tour Schedule

Apprentice Tour #1 & Orientation at Heatherwoode Golf Club
Heatherwoode Golf Club- April 14, 2010

Apprentice Tour #2 at Kinsale Golf & Fitness Club
Kinsale Golf & Fitness Club- May 3, 2010

Apprentice Tour Match Play at Various Courses
Various Courses- May 28, 2010

Apprentice Tour #3 & Orientation at Shaker Run Golf Club
Shaker Run Golf Club – July 7, 2010

Apprentice Tour #4 at Dayton CC
Dayton CC- July 26, 2010

Apprentice Tour #5 at Cumberland Trail Golf Club
Cumberland Trail Golf Club – September 2, 2010

Apprentice Tour #6 at Hamilton Elks Golf Club
Hamilton Elks Golf Club – September 13, 2010

Member/Apprentice Challenge
Kinsale Golf & Fitness Club – September 15, 2010

Apprentice Tour Stroke Play Championship at Scioto Reserve Country Club
Scioto Reserve Country Club – October 5, 2010

Volunteer Form

 

If you would like to serve on a Section Committee or Task Force, or volunteer for a Section or Chapter Program please view the Special Interest participation form below

Please return this form by mail to: 66 S Central Ave.  Fairborn, OH 45324 Or by fax to: 937-754-4663

 

Apprentice Change Form

 

Check your Status

To check your Acceptable Progess Checkpoint Status please visit http://apps.pgalinks.com/professionals/apps/directories/appsearch/index.cfm

Apprentice Assistant of the Year

Keith Fisher

• Keith was recognized for his development and growth as a golf professional, as well as his commitment to a career in the PGA
• Previously acted as First Assistant at the TPC at Prestancia in Sarasota, Fla
• While working at Dayton Country Club, he was voted Southern Ohio PGA Apprentice Assistant of the Year for 2008
• He acted as Assistant Head Professional for three years
• He obtained his PGA Class A status in January 2009 and now serves at Head Professional at Dayton Country Club.
• Keith has served as the Chairman of the Apprentice committee for the SOPGA as well as a scoreboard operator and tournament official
• Fisher continues to grow the game of by assisting and encouraging apprentices to obtain their PGA Membership
• In 2010  Keith will volunteer his time in service to the Association as the incoming officer, Southwest Chapter Secretary

Acceptable Progress

Acceptable progress in the PGA PGM Program is defined by successful completion of each level.Successful Completion of Level 1 – Two years (24 months) from Level 1 Start Date

• Level 1 Checkpoint must be successfully completed within two years of the Level 1 Start Date. If the Level 1 Checkpoint is not successfully completed by the end of two years the apprentice is put on suspension until the Level 1 Checkpoint is completed. If the Level 1 Checkpoint is not completed within four years, the apprentice is terminated. After termination, if the Level 1 Checkpoint is completed within six years, the former apprentice may re-register and continue in the PGA PGM Program. If not completed within six years, the former apprentice must wait until eight years past the Level 1 start date to re-register and must complete the PGA PGM Program in its entirety.

Successful Completion of Level 2 – Four years (48 months) from Level 1 Start Date

• Level 2 Checkpoint must be successfully completed within four years of the Level 1 Start Date. If the Level 2 Checkpoint is not successfully completed by the end of four years the apprentice is put on suspension until the Level 2 Checkpoint is completed. If the Level 2 Checkpoint is not completed within six years, the apprentice is terminated. After termination, if the Level 2 Checkpoint is completed within eight years, the former apprentice may re-register and continue in the PGA PGM Program, however, the PGA PGM Program and election to Membership must occur within eight years of the Level 1 start date. If not, the former apprentice must wait until eight years past the Level 1 start date to re-register and must complete the PGA PGM Program in its entirety.

Successful Completion of Level 3 – Six years (72 months) from Level 1 Start Date

• Level 3 Checkpoint must be successfully completed within six years of the Level 1 Start Date. If the Level 3 Checkpoint is not successfully completed by the end of six years the apprentice is put on suspension until the Level 3 Checkpoint is completed. If the Level 3 Checkpoint is not successfully completed within 8 years the apprentice is terminated and must complete the PGA PGM program in its entirety.

Election to Membership – Eight years (96 months) from Level 1 Start Date

• Apprentices have eight years from their Level 1 Start Date to be elected to PGA membership. If apprentices do not become elected in eight years, they are terminated from the program and must complete the PGA PGM Program again in its entirety, including passing the PAT.

Note: Individuals who have not successfully completed their Checkpoint requirement at the end of their 2-year suspension period will be terminated from the Apprentice program.

To check your Acceptable Progess Checkpoint Status please visit http://apps.pgalinks.com/professionals/apps/directories/appsearch/index.cfm

Apprentices in a suspended status do not earn work experience credits.

Apprentice Education

 

This year the SOPGA has created a Winter Education Series made of up interactive seminars designed to encourage and grow the art of Instruction as well as facility program development. The “out of season” education series is geared towards SOPGA Apprentices who are interested in developing their teaching skills in a collegial atmosphere. Two of the SOPGA’s top instructors (Sean English and Tim Lambert) will mentor Apprentices on the latest trends, plus provide useful tips to growing a successful golf lesson business.

Please call the section office at 937-754-4263 to register for this event.

Employment

One of the most unique, and potentially valuable, aspects to PGA Employment Services are the PGA Career Consultants. The PGA of America’s Employment Services Department has nine regional Employment Services consultants to assist PGA members with employment matters. Consultants provide the following counseling services:

• Networking
• Career Counseling
• PGA JobFinder Profile Reviews
• Interviewing Tips
• Negotiating Tips
• Industry Trends
• Contract Information

 

 

Fellow PGA professional Tom Kendrick is our local career consultant feel free to conact Tom at 513-738-9943 or tkendrick@pgahq.com.

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