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Continuing Education Offers PDR Opportunities

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The links below offer additional educational opportunities for PGA of America Golf Professionals.

  • PGA Coach – Credits awarded based on successful completion of any of the 6 courses available. Up to 14 credits are available.
  • 2024 PGA Show Videos (Receive 1 PDR when you watch a video and successfully complete an assessment)

Section Education Seminars

February 3, 2025 | Wynlakes Golf & Country Club
Agenda
8:30 AM – Bruce Pearl, Auburn Basketball Coach on “Recruiting & Retention”
9:00 AM – Craig Kessler, PGA of America Chief Operating Officer
10:00 AM – Colonel Chris Richie, USMC, Retired – “The Invisible Medal – Leading with a Higher Purpose”
11:00 AM – PGA Professional Panel – “Pertinent Topics for PGA Professionals”
More information:
  • ATTIRE: Business Casual (ie. dress shirt, sports coat, or sweater. No hoodies/sweatshirts)
  • PDR credits are 1 per hour.
  • The Education Seminars & Meeting will be worth a total of 8 PDRs for the entire day (4 for Education & 4 for Meeting).
  • The cost for attending the Alabama-NW Florida PGA Education Seminars & Annual Meeting is $50.
    • Registration fees will be refunded for any cancellation – no matter what the reason is for cancellation. Our goal is to get as many people registered ahead of time as possible so we can start the meeting on time.
  • PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE – NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2025 AT 11:59 PM.
    • It is highly recommended to register online prior to the meeting as there will be two separate check-in tables, one for people who have already registered and one for people who need to pay.
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Lifelong Learning

The purpose of the new PGA Learning Strategy is to provide Lifelong Learning around specific career interests to elevate the perception, value propositions and recruitment of PGA Professionals. Thus, the three career paths offered in the PGA Learning Strategy include: Teaching/Coaching, Golf Operations, and Executive Management.

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Specialized Professional Program

The PGA Specialist Program is an online, career-enhancing educational curriculum that supports the goals of PGA Members who are committed to continuously improving their business and teaching skills to meet the increasing demands of the golf industry.

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Certified Professional Program

PGA Members must have at least five years of PGA Membership and five years of relevant working experience in their respective specialization in order to apply for Certified Professional status.

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Master Professional Program

This program is The PGA of America’s highest designation, and is comprised of an extensive project based on the specific certification previously acquired. PGA Professionals must have 10 years of PGA membership to achieve PGA Master Professional status.

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