Careers Beyond Competition
Careers Beyond Competition
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Today, golf is an over $106 billion industry in America, and there are over 2 million jobs available across all sectors of the golf industry.
Whether you are looking for opportunities on the traditional or non-traditional side to the industry, there is something for everyone!
Teaching & Coaching
Teaching & Coaching
Director of Instruction
PGA Teaching Professional
Golf Coach
Caddie
and more!
Golf Operations
Golf Operations
PGA Head Golf Professional
PGA Assistant Golf Professional
Merchandiser
Director of Golf
Tournament Coordinator
Golf Clinician
and more!
Executive Management
Executive Management
General Manager
Social Media Manager
Section Administrator
Marketing Manager
Membership Director
Human Resources
Event Coordinator
Accountant
Public Relations
and more!
Junior Golf Director
High School Golf Coach
College Golf Coach
Superintendent
Equipment Engineer
Content Creator on Social Media
Merchandiser
Sales Representative for Golf Equipment or Apparel
Software Designer
Golf Writer, Newscaster, Journalist
Accountant
Tour Statician
“Off-course” Opportunities (i.e. Top Golf, Pop Stroke, Indoor Simulator Centers)
Wedding or Event Planner
and many more!
Explore Resources
Explore Resources
Make Golf Your Career
Make Golf Your Career
Visit this job seeker resource, create a profile, and connect with over 200 employers in the golf industry!
PGA of America Nationwide Job Board
PGA of America Nationwide Job Board
Visit this job board to view traditional roles in golf all across the nation!
Utilize free resources to start exploring all the golf industry has to offer! At the PGA of America, we would love to help you discover how PGA of America Membership and different pathways in golf could help you plan for a fruitful and rewarding career in golf!
The PGA of America is an association of trained golf professionals dedicated to elevating and advancing the game for the enjoyment of everyone. For over 100 years, we’ve helped create, develop, and bolster golf’s presence in the United States and around the world, furthering the love of the game for all.
From club owners to manager, from coaches to merchandisers, PGA of America Golf Professionals work at over 10,000 U.S. facilities. They’re the essential fabric of the Association, the core of the golf industry, and a golfer’s guide to the game.
From our talented PGA of America Members driving the business, coaches teaching the game with our diverse programming, to our four major events, we support the sport we love in a variety of ways to grow the game for future generations.
Once you fulfill the requirements of one of our accredited training and certification programs, you become a PGA of America Member, gaining not only professional recognition but also the invaluable benefits of this comprehensive education.
University Program
University Program
Designed for those desiring a bachelor's degree and internship experience in a college setting.
PGA of America
PGA of America
The PGA of America is one of the world's largest sports organizations, composed of PGA of America Golf Professionals who work daily to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.
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