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What does it take to complete the PGA Foundation degree?
Toni-Louise Naylor recently graduated from her PGA Foundation Degree – the Wakefield Assistant Professional explains what it took to complete the three-year programme.
What to expect from a PGA Qualifications Open Day
Over 80 prospective students and their families gathered at PING House for the latest PGA Qualifications Open Day, where attendees had the chance to tour the facilities and meet our dedicated PGA Education team.
From Premier League star to PGA Professional
Following a football career in which he earned 65 caps for Nigeria, former Premier League striker Peter Odemwingie graduated as a PGA Member last month. We asked him to outline his future plans now that he can lay claim to excelling in not one but two sports.
How to unlock your career potential with the PGA Top-up Degree
Since 2021, The PGA Top-up Degree offers the chance for PGA Trainees or Members who have gained the FdSc qualification to continue their studies by working towards a full degree or Honours degree.
Everything you need to know about the PGA Top-Up Degree
Here, three graduates of The PGA Top-Up Degree discuss their experiences and the impact they hope it will have on their careers.
Finding a true partnership on the PGA Training Programme
George Parker and Megan Roberts are two rising stars from the pool of 2024 PGA Graduates. They are now forging a successful coaching career side-by-side by building an academy at Westerham Golf Club.
How to become an expert custom fitter
Fleetwood’s Dan Skelcher is one of of the leading golf club custom fitters in the UK - here he explains what goes in to becoming an expert in this field.
From rugby star to PGA Professional
Charlie Sadler’s story is one of two halves. Read how a young man put back together the pieces of his life to become a PGA Professional, sharing his knowledge of elite-level sport with future golf stars at Culford School and beyond.
How to turn your passion for golf into your profession
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.
What is a Director of Golf?
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.
A step-by-step guide to applying for a PGA Course
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.
10 Best Things About Being A PGA Professional
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.
How to become a PGA Professional
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.
How to become a Master Club Fitting Specialist
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.
From Olympic Bronze to PGA Professional
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.
What it’s like to be a PGA Trainee
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.
The life of a Head Pro in Abu Dhabi
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.
How to make a career switch into the golf industry
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.
How to make the transition from player to coach
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.
From AGMS Graduate to World Number One
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.