Canada native Ethan would regularly hurtle around on the rink as he immersed himself in the national sport of ice hockey. But golf became his consuming passion and, ultimately, his profession as a serious injury led to him focusing his energies on a more genteel pursuit.

In the world of golf, there's a key player working behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly: the Director of Golf. But what exactly does this title mean? In this article, we'll break down what a Director of Golf actually does, from managing operations to leading the team.

This step-by-step guide is designed to walk you through the process of applying for a PGA qualification, providing you with clear instructions to help you navigate the application process successfully.

The modern PGA professional benefits from a raft of opportunities to develop work and life skills and can enjoy a long career in an arena they enjoy. Aside from playing, and working within golf, they have the chance to specialise, to travel, to socialise and, perhaps most rewardingly, to help others.

PGA professionals play a key role in growing the game, have multiple career options and can play competitively. Find out how to become a PGA Professional in the UK.

PGA Professional Nick Drane, who has worked in the golf industry for over 10 years and worked at some of the world's best golf clubs, talks through his experience of the PGA Training Programme and how his career has led him to the Titleist Performance Centre at Woburn.

Former Team GB Hockey Player and Olympic bronze medallist Chloe Rogers talks through her transition into her career as a PGA Professional and her journey to her current role at Acushnet.

Turning professional and embarking on the PGA training programme is a huge step on the career ladder to becoming a qualified professional. We spoke to PGA trainee Charlotte Dack about her experience as a PGA Trainee based at a busy driving range.

There’s no doubt that the PGA Training Programme is a gateway to the world and it’s taken Dublin native Amy Condon all the way to Abu Dhabi Golf Club where she is the Head PGA Professional.

Josh Rowles was 28 when he decided to follow his passion and swap a managerial role in a plumbing and heating company for a shot at the golf industry. Rowles turned to The PGA to help with his career change, enrolling as a student on its Foundation Degree in Professional Golf course.

Twenty years ago, Gareth Davies burst on to the Challenge Tour scene when he won on just his second start in Egypt. He would win again the following year and in 2007 he would secure his card for what is now the DP World Tour. There would be over 40 starts on the then European Tour and in 2016 Davies completed his PGA qualifications.

Kipp, who was diagnosed with a form of cerebral palsy called Spastic diplegia that affects his lower body, is currently the World Number One on the World Ranking for Golfers with Disability (WR4GD). The AGMS graduate also teamed up with Novak Djokovic at the All-Star exhibition match ahead of the 2023 Ryder Cup.

Recent University of Birmingham graduate Hope Neild discusses how her Applied Golf Management degree and her PGA qualification has opened up her career paths within the golf industry and led to a year-long internship at the revered Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina

Gregor suffers from cerebral palsy but, in this all-embracing game for every walk of life, the young Scot continues to prove that a disability is no barrier to accomplishment.

Following her long-term passion for golf, Elle Gamble looked to the PGA to provide her with a very different sort of career path to the one she’d initially anticipated.

Matthew Tipper has established himself as one of golf’s most sought-after short game specialists.

Zoe Allen reflects on how she developed her hugely successful junior coaching career at Lurgan Golf Club in Northern Ireland.

Peebles-born Ewan Hogarth discusses a career path that has led him to enjoy a number of roles in Asia, including his current position of PGA Head Professional running the PGA Academy at Thailand’s Chee Chan Golf Resort.

James Robinson is a graduate of the PGA Training Programme. Since qualifying as a PGA Professional in 2013, James explains how he has built up a very different way of life as a golf professional by becoming a YouTuber.

Alongside her hugely successful social media channels, Olivia Cooke is a newly established coach at the Peter Cowen Golf Academy in Dubai.