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PGAConstitution(BOOK1)ThePGAofAmericahas3officers,ThePresident,TheVicePresidentandtheSecretary.Theofficersareelectedattheannualmeetingbymajorityandwillonlyserveatwoyearterminoffice.Theycannotbereelectedforthesameoffice.1. DescribethepurposeandfunctionofthePGAConstitution,BylawsandRegulations
andcomfortablynavigateyourwaythroughit
PGAwasfoundedin1916TheConstitutionareArticles1‐5.TheconstitutionoutlinesthebasicframeworkofthePGA
o Article1–NameandPurposeo Article2–Membershipo Article3–Organizationo Article4–Meetingso Article5–PGATour
President–ChairpersonoftheBoardofDirectors
VicePresident–FinancialMatters
Secretary–Membershipmatters
PlayerDirector‐ElectedbytheTournamentPolicyBoardandservesontherulescommittee
BoardofDirectors–includes:
1) 3nationalofficers(President,VP,Secretary)2) HonoraryPresident3) PlayerDirectorfromPGATour4) Directorsrepresentingeachoftheassociationsdistricts5) 2independentdirectors
BoardofDirectorsestablishedtheName&LogoofPGA
BoardofControl–handles issues involvingtheAssociationsmembers (approvaloffacilities,notviolationsofcodeofethics)Madeupof:
1) ThenationalSecretary2) Four representatives ‐ appointed by the President, one from each four
geographicareasi. In order to serve on the Board of Control, themembers, other
thanthesecretaryoftheassociationmustnotbemembersoftheboardofdirectorsandmustbeeitherthepastNationalOfficers,pastNationalDirectorsorpastSectionOfficers
ii. AnydecisionappealedtotheBoardofControlmaybeoverruledbyamajorityvoteoftheBoardofControl
PGARecognizedGolfCourse
1) Facilitywithatleast9holes2) Holesshallhaveaminimumlengthof60yards3) Totalyardageofnotlessthan1000for9or1500for184) Facilityshallhaveatleast14acresintotalcourseareaexclusiveof
clubhouse,golfshopandparking5) Shallbeentirelyplantedingrass(exceptforteemats)
PGARecognizedGolfRange
1) Hasaminimumof15tees,150 feetof teeingarea,andadepthofat least
600feet2) Shallhaveadequateparkingallowingatleast1parkingplaceforeachtee3) Shall have a building adequate to properly handle the administrative
requirementsofaPGArecognizedrange4) Aprofessionalshallbeavailableforprivateandgroupinstruction
HeadProfessional
1) TheownershipandoperationofagolfshopataPGARecognizedGolfFacility
or;2) Thesupervisionanddirectorofthegolfshopandsupervisionofteachingata
PGARecognizedGolfFacility
AssistantProfessional
An individual who primarily employed at a PGA recognized golf facility and whospendsatleast50%ofthetimeworkingon:
• clubrepair• merchandising• handicappingrecords• inventorycontrol• bookkeeping• tournamentoperations
DirectorofGolfAnindividualwhodirectsthetotalgolfoperationofaPGArecognizedgolffacility,includingthegolfshop,golfrange,golfcaroperationsandsupervisionoftheHeadGolfProfessional
DirectorofInstructionAnindividualwhoismanaging,supervisionanddirectingthetotalteachingprogramataPGARecognizedGolfSchoolorPGARecognizedGolfFacility
ApprovedTournamentPlayerAnindividualwhoisanexemptplayeronthePGAtourandothertoursrecognizedbythePGATour,suchastoursformerlyknownastheSeniorPGATour,andtheBuy.comtour,aswellastheLPGATourandothertoursrecognizedbytheLPGAtour,suchastheSBCFuturesTourCodeofEthics–Violationsbymembersorapprentices
1) Abusingtheprivilegesextendedtothem,includingbywayofexample,playingwithoutinvitationonanygolfcourse
2) CausingpublicembarrassmenttofellowPGAProfessionals3) Applyingfororotherwiseseeking,soliciting,discussingoracceptingany
employmentinanunprofessionalmanner4) Conductingthemselvesinasuchamannerastoadverselyimpactor
otherwiseinjurethereputationoftheassociationoritsmembers5) Conductingbusinessinanunethicalmanner6) Engaginginanyconductwhichiscontrarytoorinconsistentwiththepolicies
oftheassociation
DisciplinaryActionMembersorApprenticeswhoviolatetheAssociation’sCodeofEthics,itsrulesorprovisionsoftheConstitution,BylawsorRegulations,shallbesubjecttodisciplinary
actionbyatwo‐thirdsmajorityofeithertheSectionOfficers,theSectionBoardofDirectorsortheAssociationsBoardofDirectors.SectionsmaydeterminewhethertheSectionOfficersortheentireSectionBoardofDirectorswillheartheinitialhearing.SuchDisciplinaryactionmayincludeoneormoreofthefollowing:
1) Impositionoffinesnottoexceed$10002) RevocationofprivilegestoparticipateincertainNationalorSectionactivities
foralimitedperiodoftime3) SuspensionorexpulsionfromMembershiporregistrationinthePGA
ProfessionalManagementProgramand4) Suchotherreasonableactionsasmaybedetermined
RightsofMembership
1) Voting2) HoldingOffice3) Usingtheassociationsname,initialsandembleminaccordancewith
guidelinesestablishedbytheBoardofDirectors4) AttendingtheAnnualMeetingoftheAssociationasanobserver
ProfessionalDevelopmentProgramAllmembersexceptthoseinthefollowingclassificationsshallberequiredtosatisfytherequirementsoftheAssociationsProfessionalDevelopmentProgram
1) A‐32) A‐5(PastPresident)3) LifeMember‐Retired
TheprogramshallrequirethataminimumnumberofpointsbeearnedinthreeyearperiodsReportingrequirementsMembersandApprenticesshallberequiredtoreporttotheAssociationsorSectionswithin10businessdayschangesinemploymentand/orclassifications
2. StatetheprimarymissionofthePGA
ThePGApromotestheenjoymentandinvolvementinthegameofgolfandcontributestoitsgrowthbyprovidingservicestothegolfprofessionalandthegolfindustry
3. StatethedifferencesbetweentheConstitution,theBylawsandtheRegulationsandexplainthesignificanceofthosedifferences
Bylawsoutlinethegeneralphilosophies,practicesandproceduresagreedupontheAssociationsmembership.BylawsareprintedinregulartypeRegulationsdescribethebylaws;theyexplaininmoredetail,themeaningandinterpretationofeachbylaw.RegulationsareprintedinitalictypeConstitutionandbylawsarechangesbythedelegatesattheannualmeeting.RegulationsarechangedbytheBoardofDirectorsNationalofficeisinPalmBeachGardens,FL.Thereare14districtsand41sections
?’sPresidentofPGABrianWhitcombExecutiveDirector/CEOofPGAJoeSterankaHowfarinadvancemustcandidatesbenominated?30daysRequirementstobecomeasection?Organizationofatleast50masterprofessionalsandclass“A”Membersor2/3voteofBoardofDirectors WhoisDistrictDierctor(MET)?RodLoesch
RulesofGolf(BOOK2)In1893theRoyal&AncientGolfClubofSt.Andrewspublishedthe“RegulationsfortheGameofGolf”In1897Royal&AncientagreedtobecomethegoverningworldauthorityfortherulesofgolfandappointedthefirstrulescommitteechargedwithframingandinterpretingtherulesThefirstrulesintheUSwerepublishedNovember7th,1894
TheUSGARulesCommitteehaseighttotenmemberswhomettwiceayeartoreviewproposedruleschanges.Thereisajointmeetingofbothgroups(R&A)onceayear,duringwhichruleschangescanbeformallyproposedTherulesofgolfmaybechangedonlyonceeveryfouryears.ThemeetingbetweentheUSGAandtheR&AtochangerulesoccursduringUSpresidentialelectionyearsTheUSGAandR&Aunifiedasgoverningbodiesforrulesin19515stepsforapplyingtherulesofgolf
1) Theformofplay(match,stroke)2) Whoisinvolved(player,opponent,caddie)3) Wheredidtheincidentoccur(green,hazard)4) Whatweretheplayersintentions5) Anysubsequentevents
3sectionsinthetableofcontents
1. Etiquette2. Definitions3. TheRulesofPlay
Name3rulesappendixesandextra2appendixes?
1. LocalRules2. DesignofClubs3. TheBallX. RulesofAmateurStatusX. PolicyonGambling
TournamentOperations(BOOK3)
TOURNAMENTPLAN1) DefinePurpose2) EstablishFieldSize3) EstablishFormatandContest4) FacilityRequirements
1. Plantheformat,sizeandeligibilityrequirements,giventhe
purposeofthetournament
Purpose1) Social2) Celebrate3) Fundriser4) FacilityPromotion5) Business‐Social6) Membership7) Championships8) PGATour Size1) Howmanyholeswillfacilityallowtouse2) Howmuchdaylightdoyouhave3) Howmanygolfcars,caddiesdoyouhave4) Howmanypeoplecanclubhousecomfortablyhandle5) Willtherebeaneedforqualifyingrounds?6) Match,stokeplay?7) Groupsof2,3,4players?8) Sizeofstaff9) Howwillteetimesbehandled
• #1tee• #1and#10tee• Teetimeintervals• Shotgun• Morningorafternoonstart
EstablishaFormat
1) Makeeveryparticipantacompetitor(capableofwinning)2) Maketheeventfun
Prizes‐Howmuchofthebudgetshouldgointoprizes? 10% PeoriaSystem Golfstaffselectsapar3,par4,andpar5oneachnine.Multiplytheamountover
parontheselectedholesby3andthiswillequalthehandicaptobededucted.Maximumscorewouldbedoublepar.
WilsonHandicapSystem Seletapar3,par4andpar5oneachnine.Totalparforthe6holesis24.Players
handicapsaredeterminedbytheirscoreforthese6holes 2. Coordinateapprovalandsupportforatournamentplan
Whomightyouneedsupportfromforatournament?• BoardofDirectors• Coordinationwithcommitteesassistingintournament• ClubManagement• Supportofmembers
Youareprobablygoingtoneedtosubmitatournamentproposal.
Probablythemostimportantthingisweatherthetournamentwillbeprofitable,breakevenoroperateataloss.
Abudgetwilllikelybeneeded
3. Organizeatournamentstaff
DetermineneedsofstaffListresponsibilitiesFollowuponeverythingthatneedstobedone
4. Successfullypromotetournamentevents
• Gathersamplepromotionalmaterialsfromothertournaments• Identifythetypesofpublicityyouplantouse• Developawrittendescriptionofyourtournament• Designandproducethepromotionalmaterialsbyyourselforwiththehelpof
agraphicartist• Determinehowyouwilldistributethematerials• Determinehowyouwillworkwiththelocalmedia
Nomatterhowyouproducepromotionalmaterials,itisessentialthattheyhaveaPROFESSIONALlook,becausepeoplewillpre‐judgebasedonthewaythatthepromotionalmateriallooks.
5. Preparethefacilitiesfortournamentevents
Bagdropingreatorder
Lockerroomclean,attended,stockedScoreboardScorecards
6. Preparethecoursefortournamentplay
Whatmarkedasgroundunderrepair?• Unusualdamagetothecourse• Areasdamagedbygolfcarsormaintenanceequipment• Newlysoddedareas
MarkGIR OrangestakesorwhitelinesObstructions BlackstakesorwhitelinesBallDropAreas–Whenused?• Hazardswherereliefisimpracticableforplay• Obstructionswherereliefisimpracticableforplay• Grandstandorbleacheruses• ComplexorunwieldyGIRareas• Someunplayableliesituations
UsewhitepaintPlacesignorwrite‘BallDrop’withinthecircleCreateanarealargeenoughtoallowforareasonablelieafterdivotsaretakenMakeBalldropreasonablyflat
COURSESETUP
Fairwaywidth27–35yards½”–¾”
Tees6yardsNotover½”
DistancebetweenoutofboundsstakesNomorethan30yards
HoleLocationsUSGAsuggeststhattheareatwotothreefeetaroundthecupshouldbeingoodconditionandhavenosteepslopes.Notnecessarilyperfectlylevel,butshouldberelativelyflat.Itisrecommendedthattheholeshouldbeatleastfivepacesfromtheedgeoftheputtingsurface.Mixof6easy,6mediumand6hardflagsvaryingfront/middle/back.Itisafallacythatthecourseshouldplayprogressivelyhardereachdayofatournament.
FlagstickSpecsMaterial: FiberglassHeight: Atleast7feetColorofStick: BrightYellowSolidColorofFlag: BrightYellowSolid
7. Planforlogisticalneedsofcompetitors,spectators,andguests8. Effectivelyadministeratournament
Agroupmorethanoneholebehindthegroupinfrontis“outofposition”whentheaverageminutesperholeplayedequalsorexceeds:131/2minutes
9. Evaluatesuccessesandfailurestoimprovefuturetournaments
FourmajortasksassociatedwithreviewingatournamentI. PostTournamentoperations• Awardspresentation• Cleanup• InspectionandstorageoflogisticsitemsWhydo? Ensuresequipmentandmaterialsareingoodshapesotheyarereadytobeusedfornexttournament
II. Posttournamentpublicity• Photos• Posttournamentresultssheet
• Storyinfacilitynewsletter• StoryinlocalnewspaperWhydo?RemindsplayershowsuccessfultheeventwasGenerateseagerparticipationfornexttournament
III. Compilingoftournamentrecords
• Profitandlosses• Statsonholes• Finalresultsreport• Awardslist• Playerslist• Teamscores
StoringRecordsKeephardcopiesandsoftcopies
IV. Summarizingandanalyzingtournamentperformance
GatherinformationWhatstaffplayersandvolunteerslikedmost/leastabouteventSuggestionsforimprovementMeetwithkeystafftoanalyzeinfoWhydo?Onlysurewaytorunbettertournaments
10. UsecomputersoftwaretoadministeratournamentGolfCars(BOOK4)In1994therewereanestimated920,000golfcarsinuseincludingprivatecars,withannualfleetrevenuesapproaching2.2billionThegolfcaristhesecondlargestsourceofrevenuenexttoguestfees,andismostoftenthelargestprofitcenterAtypicalrentalconcessionshouldgenerate$1,900percarannually.Foranaveragefleetof57cars,thattranslatesto$113,430.Thesenumberswillvarybasedonfacilitytype,size,numberofholes,andregionofcountry1. Assessafacility’sgolfcarneeds
TheValueofGolfCarsforGolfers
1) Forpeoplethatarephysicallychallenged,golfcarsallowthemtostillplaythegame
2) Providesanoptionoverwalking,especiallyinuncomfortableclimatesandruggedterrain
3) Golfcarscanextendtheyearsofplayformanyseniors4) ContributedtothegrowthofthenumberofgolfersnadgolfcoursesintheUS5) Theincomefromgolfcarshashelpedoffsetandmoderateincreasesinplaying
fees
TheValueofGolfCarsforFacilities
1) Theyareadirectsourceofcashandprofit2) TheincomefromtherentalprogramcancompensateaPGAprofessionalorpay
forotherprogramsandimprovements3) Toanextent,theycanpromotemoreroundsofplay,golfcarsindirectly
generatemorerevenuefromplayingfees,andsalesofmerchandise,foodandbeverage
4) Awellrunfleetcanenhancethefacility’simageandreputationTheValueofGolfCarsforGolfProfessionals
1) Managingthegolfcarrentalprogramgivesthegolfprofessionalanopportunitytodemonstratehisorhervaluetocustomers,clubmembers,employers,orowners
2) Incomefromcarrentalscanplayasignificantroleintheprofessionalscompensation
Asuccessfulgolfcarrentalprogramwillsatisfytheneedsofthefacilityanditscustomerandmakeaprofitintheprocess.Awellrunprogramwillinclude:
1) Attractivecars2) Competitiveprices3) Customerservice4) Efficientoperationprocedures5) Properpreventativemaintenance6) Properlytrainedstaff7) Agoodsafetyprogram
Reachingdesiredprofitgoalsrequiressmartdecisionsregarding
1) Selectionofequipment2) Ownershipvs.leasing3) Financing4) Pricingandpromotingrides5) Controlofoperatingandmaintenanceexpenses6) Ownership/incomesharingarrangements
TheGolfProfessionalsRole
1) Provideahighlevelofcustomerserviceandsatisfaction2) Enhancetheimageandreputationofthefacility3) Protecttheinvestmentinthefleet4) Maximizerevenueandprofits
TheGolfProfessionalFleetManager’sResponsibilities
1) Fleetplanningandacquisition2) Operatingpoliciesandprocedures3) Maintenance,repairandstorage
TypicalGolfCarFleetStaff
1) FleetManager,headpro2) FleetSupervisor,assistantpro3) MaintenanceSupervisor4) Mechanic5) Attendant(s)
2. Determinefleetsizeandequipmentrequirements
ThreerulesofthumbforAssessingNeeds1) Facility’sMissionandGoals2) Customersexpectationsandpreferences3) CharacteristicsoftheGolfCourse
GuidelinesforEstimatingFleetSize
1) 57carsforan18holeregulationcourse2) 30carsfora9holegolfcourse3) Onecarforevery8playingmembers4) Onecarforevery800–900roundsofgolfplayedannually5) 72cars(twocarsoneachteeandtwocarsoneachgreen)6) Figurethat75%ofthefleetbeingrentedoutonanormaldailybasis,withthe
remaining25%availableduringpeakdemandperiods
7) Standardwisdomistobuyfewercarsthanyouthinkyouwillneed,donowindupwithmorecarsthanyoucanrentout
3. Evaluategolfcarbrands,models,anddealers
SelectingaSpecificMakeandModel(thingstoconsider)GolfCarBuyersGuide
1) Price2) Appearance3) Comfort4) Performance/Quality5) TradeinValue(forpurchasedfleets)6) UsedGolfCars7) PartsPricing8) Warranty9) Efficiency/range10) Reliability/durability
GASvs.ELECTRICGAS
1) Lighterweight2) Lessstoragespacerequired3) Unlimitedturnarounds4) Betterforhillycourses
ELECTRIC
1) Heavierweight/smootherride2) Quieterengines3) Requirelessmaintenance4) Noemissions
4. Estimategolfcarfleetrevenues,expenses,andprofits
Asageneralrule,fleetsize,rentalrates,andcarrentalloopsshouldgenerateincomethataverages$1,900percarannually.Insurancerunsabout$55percarperyearBasedonstudiesbythegolfcarindustry,operatingcostsforfuel(gasorelectric)parts,batteries,andlaborcometoabout$3around.Addinginsurance,maintenancestorage,tools,utiltiesbringsthisuptoabout$5perround.Youcanestimateoperatingexpensestobeabout20%to25%ofgrossrevenue.Factorsinforecastingrevenue1) RentalFeecharged2) GolfCarRounds3) NumberofCars4) TradeinValue5) Otherincome(privatecars)
Expensefactors1) Operatingexpenses20%‐25%ofgrossrevenue)2) Acquisitioncosts(interestonloansandleasingcharges)3) Indirectcosts(timestaffputsintomanagingfleet)4) Othercosts(storage,carpaths)
5. Performalease‐versusownershipanalysis
Willtherebearequiredcashdownpayment Lease(no) Purchase(no)Willfacilitiescurrentcreditberestricted? Lease(no) Purchase(Possibly)Canpaymentsbestructuredtoworkwithinabudger? Lease(yes) Purchase(Yes)Isconversiontoownershipavailable? Lease(possibly) Purchase(n/a)Isthereahighreturnoninvestment? Lease(possibly) Purchase(Yes)
WillIbeincontrolofthefleet? Lease(no) Purchase(yes)CanItradeupiftechnologyimproves? Lease(possibly) Purchase(yes)WillIberesponsibleformaintenance? Lease(possibly) Purchase(possibly)Isamaintenancecontractavailable?
Lease(yes) Purchase(yes)
Leasingisbetterfromacashflowstandpoint,purchasingresultsinmoreequity.
TypeofLeaseAgreements1) FullMaintenancefixedrate–Underthisleasingprogram,thefleetmanager
knowsexactlywhatthemonthlyleasepaymentswillbe.Thecostpermonthisfixedandpaymentsarefullydeductiblefromtheincomeasaleaseexpense
2) SkipPayment–thesetypesofleasesareidenticaltothefullmaintenancefixed
monthlyratelease.Paymentsarenotrequiredduringthefacilitiesoffseason.Iftheseasoniseightmonthslonginsteadofyearround,leasepaymentsmaybeadjustedbydividingbyeight
3) Escalating–usedfornewgolffacilities.Paymentspercararelowerinthefirst
year.Thepaymentgraduallyincreasesoverthenextyearsoftheclub’slife4) Lease/Purchase–thisplanissimilartoaconditionalsalescontractpurchase.
Thepriceofthecarisstipulated,forexample$4,600percar.Salestax(ifapplicable)isadded.Interestiscomputedona36monthbasis.Golfcarprice,
taxandinterestareaddedtogetheranddividedby36=monthlyleasepayment.Thefleetoperatormustpayalltaxes,obtaininsurance,andnamethelesserasanadditionallyinsuredparty.Attheconclusionof36months,thefleetmanagermaychoosetopurchasethefleetatanagreedprice.
6. Identifytheessentialtasksinvolvedinoperatingthefleet7. Design,implement,andmonitoraneffectivesafetyprogram
DealingwithAccidents1) Renderaid2) Callforhelp3) Don’tadmitfault4) Inspectthevehicle5) Obtainnamesandifpossible,statementsfromwitnesses6) Notifyinsurancecompanyimmediatelyevenforminoraccidents7) Notifythegolfcardealerandvehiclemanufacturer
INSURANCECOVERAGEConsiderobtainingacombineinsurancepolicythatprovidesforbothliabilityandpropertydamageprotection.Premiumratescanrangeanywherefrom$50to$100annuallypercarforfullliabilityandpropertydamagecoverage.Don’ttrytosaveyourselfmoneyandleaveyourselfopenforalawsuitAdequatecoverageis: Aminimumof$500,000liabilitywithanaddedumbrellacoverageof$1millionandatleast$50,000propertydamage
8. Identifytheessentialelementsofgoodfleetmaintenance,repair
andstorage
GoodMaintenanceProgram1) Qualifiedstaff2) Ongoingtraining3) Goodrecordkeeping4) Periodicinspectionandmaintenance5) Propertoolsandequipment6) Adequatestorage(about70‐75squarefeet)
a. Spacei. 70–75squarefeetpercar
b. Locationc. Ventilation(atleast5timesperhour)d. safety
9. Statethemajorissuesinvolvedinfleetownershipandrevenue
sharing
GolferDevelopmentPrograms(BOOK5)1. Statethereasonsforgolferdevelopmentprogramsandtheirrelationshiptothegolf
professional’sjob
Juniorgolfersmakeupapproximately60percentofthenewcomerstogolf.Mostoftheremaining40%arewomen.GolferDevelopmentPrograms• Attractpotentialgolferstothegame• Providenewgolferswithskill‐buildingopportunities• Providechallengesthatincreasegolfer’senjoymentandkeepuptheirinterest
2. Identifythestepsfordevelopingandimplementingasuccessfulgolferdevelopment
program
DesigningaprogramI. IdentifyneedsandpossibilitiesII. DevelopanideaIII. Developprogramobjectives
PlanningaprogramI. EvaluateanaudienceII. SelectappropriateativitiesIII. IdentifynecessaryresourcesanddeterminehowtogetthemIV. DeterminehowtopromotetheprogramV. PrepareabudgetVI. PlantheactivitiesVII. DevelopascheduleofactivitiesVIII. IdentifypossibleproblemsIX. Developaplanforevaluatingtheprogram
RunningaprogramI. Holdingclasses,clinicsandschoolII. CoordinatingandassistinggolfleaguesIII. Runningtournamentsandspecialevents3. Identifytheneeds,interests,andconcernsofthreespecialgroups:juniors,women
andseniors
InTeachingTrackcourse…successfulteachingmeans:I. AdaptingtheteachingstyletothelearnerII. AskingstudentswhattheywanttoaccomplishIII. MakinginstructionfunIV. Identifyingtheprobleminsteadofblamingthestudentwhensomethingisn’t
working
Thereareapproximately2.1millionjuniorgolfers4. DesignanddevelopaprogramforeachgroupI. ComeupwithanideaII. DevelopaprogramdescriptionIII. WritingProgramObjectivesIV. ReviewyourProgramDesign
5. EvaluateagolferdevelopmentprogramWhodoyougettoevaluate?
• Participants• Outsideobservers• YourselfThreetimesaprogramevaluationcantakeplace• Duringtheprogram• Atendofeachactivity• Atconclusionofprogram
CareerEnhancement(BOOK7)1. Demonstrateanunderstandingofthegolfindustryjobmarketinthenew
millennium
Thereare17,000golffacilitiesintheUS,withover27,000PGAmembersandstudents.ThereisaPGApresenceatover77%ofthosefacilitieswith18holesormore.RegionalPGACareerConsultantsResourcefortipsonresumewriting,interviewing,negotiating,jobdescriptionandcompensationCareerNetOnlineresumeandjobpostingservicewasdevelopedforassistantsandteachersCareerLinksGolfindustry’sexecutivesearchserviceformanagementlevelpositionsRecommendedEmployerSearchProcess1) Employeridentifiesneedsandresponsibilities2) Employercreatesapositionprofile
3) Employerdevelopsacompetitivecompensationpackage4) Employerdevelopsacandidatescreeningandhiringplan5) Howtodevelopandextendanoffer6) Followupwithallcandidates7) Closingdetails8) TheFinalSteps
a. Planningb. 90DayReviewc. AnnualPerformancereview
Whenajobopens…1) Findoutasmuchasyoucanaboutthejobtodetermineifitisreallythejobyou
want2) Seeifyoumeetthequalifications
Fourwaystolearnaboutjobopenings1) Sectionnewsletter,bulletins2) PGACareerNet3) PGACareerConsultants4) Networking
2. Identifytheskillsandexperienceneededtobeasuccessfulgolfprofessional3. Evaluateyourcurrentskillsandqualificationsatthispointinyourcareer4. Developattractiveandeffectiveresumesandcoverletters
Keyelementstoaresume1) Name/Address2) Objective3) ProfileorQualifications4) ProfessionalExperience5) EducationalBackground6) ExtracurricularActivities7) MilitaryService8) ProfessionalAffiliations9) CommunityServiceActivities
ResumeTypes
1) Chronological–isthemostfrequentlyusedtypeofresume.Itemphasizesyourjobhistory,startingwithyourmostrecentpositionandproceedinginreverseorder.Itistheeasiesttoputtogether.
2) Functional–iswhereyouemphasizeyourskillsandaccomplishmentsbeforeyouractualemploymentexperience
3) CombinationResume–StartwithanobjectiveandtheninsertaSummaryofQualificationsareawiththreetofiveskillsoraccomplishmentsinbulletform
CoverLetterAbusinessletterthatintroducesyoutoaprospectiveemployer1) Introduction2) Highlightskeystrengths3) Educationandvalue4) Followupaction5) Appreciation
Coverlettershouldshow1) Personality2) Writingabilities3) OrganizationalskillsEmployersaskreferences1) Verificationofemploymentdates2) Strengthsandweaknesses
Prepareforinterview1) Researchinterviewers2) Researchfacilities3) Prepareyourpresentation4) Planyourappearance
DuringaninterviewstartwithashortsummaryofyourqualificationsforthejobandlistoneortwomajoraccomplishmentsTrytokeepyouraccomplishmentsinlinewiththecommittee’sinterest5Topicswhentellinganintervieweraboutyourself1) Careerfocus2) Whereyouwerebornandraised3) Achronologicallistingofthekeyjobsyouhaveheldandaccomplishments4) Whyyouchosethefacility
Balanceyourresumebetween“features”and“benefits”
5. Demonstrateanunderstandingofthepracticalstrategiesneededtonegotiatea
suitablesalaryandcompensationpackage
FringeBenefitsBasicPackage1) Healthplan2) Lifeinsurance3) Vacation4) Useoffacilityforselfandfamily5) Mealswhileonduty6) Retirementorpensionplan7) Educationalexpenses8) Duespaid9) DentalandvisioninsuranceNegotiableBenefitsPlusPackage1) Tournamentexpenses2) Automobile3) Housing4) ClothingallowanceSoftDollarBenefits1) Waterholeconcession2) Holidaycompensation3) Outingcompensation4) Bonus5) Commissiononnewmembers6) Percentageoffacilityprofit7) Scholarshipforchildren
BottomLineApproach1. Desiredincome2. PlusPayrollandgeneralexpense3. Equalstotalgrossrevenuesneeded4. Minusprojectedrevenues5. Equalthedifferencebetween4and3
6. Describethemajorcomponentsofanemploymentagreementor
contract
EmploymentContractTermTerminology1) Arbitration.Arbitrationisusuallypreferabletolitigationinthecourts.2) Benefits3) Compensation.Shoulddescribesalaryintermsofafigure“notlessthan”a
certainamount4) DeferredCompensation5) Disability6) Expensereimbursement7) Inflation8) Insurance9) Merger10) Noncompetition11) Pension12) Performance13) Term14) Termination
Sevenkeyemploymentagreementelements1. Termofcontract2. Dutiesandresponsibilitiesoftheposition3. Dutiesandresponsibilitiesoftheemployer4. Compensation5. Policiesontimeoff(vacation)6. Terminationclause7. Specialcircumstances
7. IdentifyemploymentlawsandWageandHourLawsthatapplytothegolfindustry
WageandLaborLawsIn1938theFederalLaborStandardsActwaspassedtohelpachievefullemploymentFourBasicAreasconcerningemploymentbyFLSA1) Minimumwageis$5.152) OvertimePay3) RecordKeeping4) ChildLaborStandards
FLSA1) Aworkweekconsistsofsevenconsecutive24‐hourperiodstotaling168hours.
Aworkweekcanbeginandendonanydayoftheweek,butonceitisestablisheditremainsfixed.
2) Hoursworkedincludetimewhentheemployeeisrequiredtobeondutyandactuallyworkingfortheemployer.Thesehoursdonothavetoincludemealtimes,butincludeshortbreaks.
3) Youcannongivefreegolfingprivilegestoseniorsandcollegestudentsinexchangefortheirworkasstarters,butyoucanpaythemminimumwageandchargethemfortheirgolfinaseparatetransaction
4) TheFLSAdoesnotmandatethatemployersmustpaytheiremployeesovertimepayforworkingholidaysandSundaysbutsomedo.
Threewaystobecompensated1) Hourly–individualsarecompensatedsolelyonthebasisofafixedsumperhour2) Salaried–individualsarecompensatedsolelyonthebasisofafixedweeklysum
foranagreedonnumberofhours3) Fixedsalaryforfluctuatinghours–employeeswhosehourswillfluctuatefrom
oneweektoanothermaybepaidbyafixedsumforwhateverhourstheyactuallyworkinanygivenweek
FederalLaborLaws1) ADEA–AgeDiscriminationinEmploymentAct–Prohibitsemployersto
discriminatingagainstworkerswhoarebetweentheagesof40‐702) ADA–AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct–Prohibitsemployersfromdiscriminating
againstqualifieddisabledworkers3) CivilRightsActof1991–ThisisanamendmenttotitleVIIofthecivilrightsactof
1964–(cansueinsteadofarbitration)4) COBRA–ConsolidatedOmnibusBudgetReconciliationAct–Requiresemployers
tooffertocontinueemployeesgrouphealthinsuranceplanafterterminationforalmostanyreasonbesidesgrossmisconduct
5) EEOC–EqualEmploymentOpportunityCommission–Equalpayactrequiresequalpayforequalworkregardlessofsex
6) FLSA–FairLaborStandardsAct–seriesofwageandhourlawsthatrequireemployerstopayemployeesatleasttheminimumwageandpayovertimeforhoursworkedinexcessof40hours
7) FreedomfromSexualHarassment–allemployeesshouldbeallowedtoworkinanenvironmentthatisfreefromsexualharassment
8) IRCA–ImmigrationReformandCivilAct–Prohibitsemployersfromhiringillegalaliens–(I9Form)
9) OSHA–OccupationalSafetyandHealthAct–EmployersarerequiredtocomplywithsafetyandhealthstandardssetbyOSHA
10) Section1981oftheCivilRightsActof1870–givesblacksfullandequalbenefitofalllawsenjoyedbywhitepeople
11) TitleVII–TheCivilRightsActof1964–Prohibitsemployerfromdiscriminatingagainstjobapplicantsandemployeesonthebasisofrace,sex,handicap,religionandnationalorigin
ChildLaborLaws1) Morethan3hoursadayonschooldays2) Morethan18hoursinaweekduringschoolweeks3) Morethan8hoursperdayonnonschooldays4) Morethan40hoursaweekduringnonschoolweeks5) Workbefore7amorafter7pmduringschoolyear
Whatmaynotbeaskedonemploymentapplication1) Age2) Sex3) Numberofchildren4) Churchattendance5) Maritalstatus6) Arrestrecord7) Spousesoccupation8) Disabilityoranyhealthproblems
Facilitymustalwaysacceptanemploymentapplicationfromanindividualwhooffersone,regardlessofwhetherornotajobopeningcurrentlyexists.(toavoidchargesofdiscrimination)Whatmaynotbeaskedoninterview1) Age2) Race3) Areyoupregnantorplanstobecome4) Doyouhaveadisability5) Areyoumarrieddivorced,separated,single6) Doyouhaveanychildren7) Wholivesinyourhousehold8) Whatisyourspousesoccupation9) Whatchurchdoyouattendorwhatisyourreligion10) Haveyoueverbeenarrested
PerformanceReviewComponents1) SpecificAnnualGoals2) OngoingResponsibilities3) OperationalReview4) CustomerService5) FinancialPerformance6) Strengthsandweaknesses7) AgreedUponPlanforimprovement8) Overallrating9) Employerandemployeesignatureanddate
IntrotoTeaching(BOOK8)
1. Definelaws,principals,andpreferencesandidentifytherelationshipsbetweenthemTendonThetailofthemusclewhichactsasanextensionofthemuscleandattachesthemuscletotheboneAnatomyThestudyofhowthebodyisconstructedLigamentLimitstherangeofmotionofthemuscleandtiesthebonestogetherMuscleProducesthepowerformovementoftheskeletalstructureKinesiologyThestudyofhumanmotionOnemustlearntoappropriatelyrelaxtheantagonistmusclewhentheprimemusclesarecontractingDistance1) Clubheadspeed2) Centerdnessofcontact3) AngleofapproachDirection1) PathofSwing2) ClubfaceClubheadspeed1) PhysicalStrength
2) BodyFlexibility3) SwingTechnique4) Leverage5) NeuromuscularcoordinationThedirectioninwhichaballstartswillalwaysbetheresultofacombinationofswingpathdirectionandclubfacepositionNineBasicShotPatterns1) PullHook2) Pull3) PullSlice4) Hook5) Straight6) Slice7) PushHook8) Push9) PushSliceLawThestatementoforderorrelationofphenomena,thatsofarasisknown,invariableundergivenconditionsPrincipalFirstcause,orforce.AfundamentalofahighorderthatmustbedealtwithPreferenceAchoiceonemakesbaseduponlikingsomeparticularapproach,method,devise,etc.overallothers5BALLFLIGHTLAWSSpeed(1)–distanceThevelocitywithwhichtheclubheadistravelingCenteredness(2)–DistanceTheexactnesswithwhichtheballmakescontactonthefaceoftheclubrelativetothesweetspotPath(3)–DirectionThedirectionofthearcdescribedbytheclubheadinitstravelatimpactisoneoftheprimaryfactorsinfluencingdirectionforafullshot
Face(4)–DirectionThedegreeatwhichtheleadingedgeoftheclubfaceisattherightanglestotheswingpathAngleofApproach(5)–DistanceTheangleformedbythedescendingorascendingarcoftheclubheadontheforwardswinginrelationtotheslopeoftheground.Duetoitsinfluenceontheball’sspinrate,thedistanceisaffected14Principals1) Grip Direction2) Aim Direction3) Setup DistanceandDirection4) SwingPlane Direction5) WidthofArc Distance6) LengthofArc Distance7) LeftWristPositionDirection8) Leversystem Distance9) Timing DistanceandDirection10) Release Direction11) DynamicBalance DistanceandDirection12) SwingCenter DistanceandDirection13) Connection DistanceandDirection14) Impact DistanceandDirection4GripBasics1) Pressure,howhardtosqueezetheclub2) Precision,grippingtheclubthesameway3) Positioning,amountofclockwiseorcounterclockwiserotationofhands4) Placement,locationofhandsonthegripinaverticalaxis
2. IdentifyandunderstandthegolfinstructionterminologyinthePGATeachingManual:VocabularyYES NO
ChokeDown ChokeUpAngleofApproach AngleofAttackClosedFaceGrip StrongGripOpenFaceGrip WeakGripBladedShot SkulledShotChunkedShot FatShotLoosenedGrip PiccoloGripClosed ShutGolfRange DrivingRangeRaisedSwingCenter LookingupOutsidetoIn ComeoverthetopTenFinger BaseballGripTargetLine AimLineSwingPlane PlaneBunker SandTrapOpentoClosed OpentoShutForwardSwing DownSwingTwoBasicSwingClassifications• PositionalSwingConcept,firmerandmoreleverage• FlowSwingconcept,lighterwithmorecentrifugalforceFiveStepstodeterminemosteffectiveswing• Learncauseandeffectrelationship• Familiarwithprincipals• Stylecompatiblewithwhatstudentistryingtoaccomplish• Learntoappreciatethestudent’sphysicalassetsandliabilities• Oncepreferenceshavebeenselected,staywiththemandpractice
3. Identifyanddescribepre‐swingandin‐swingfundamentalsABCA–Teachyouthepreparationbeforetheswing1. Grip2. Aim3. SetupB–Getyoutoshifttheweighttotherightasyouswingyourarmsoveryourrightshoulder
1. DynamicBalance2. SwingPlane3. LeverSystem4. Position5. SwingCenter6. ArcLengthC–Getyoutoshifttotheleftandswingyourarmsovertheleftshoulder1. Timing2. Release3. ArcWidth4. Connection5. ImpactThemostcriticalpartoftheswingplaneisthelineonwhichtheclubheadistraveling.Theclubheadwillalwaysfollowthebuttendofthegolfclub.
4. Describethecharacteristicsofagoodgolfinstructor
5. Identifytheproblemareasstudentshavewiththeirgolfgame
6. DemonstratehowtohelpstudentsapplywhattheyhavelearnedduringalessonthroughpracticeandreviewIntegration• ThementalandphysicalprocessingofcuesOutput• Theprofessional’scuesorinformationgiventothestudentFeedback• ThereporttothestudentonhisorhersuccessThreefunctionsoffeedback• Correcterror• Actasreinforcement• NurturemotivationThreebasicpositivetechniques• Praise• Recognition• Reward
ThreerulesofgoodDemonstrating• Makesureitcanbeeasilyseenbyall• Makesureitmatchesthegroup• Besuretoshowthingsatnormalspeed,aswellinslowmotionGRIPBUILDUP1 .915 1/64”3 .930 1/32”4 .945 3/64”6 .960 1/16”ClubRepairSumulation1. Measureclublength2. Loftandlie3. Buildupagrip1/64(1wrap)and1/32(3wraps)and1/16(5wraps)4. Measurebulge(upanddown)5. Identifytypeofshaft
• MeasurebetweenfirstandsecondstepTournamentOperationsComputerSimulationScorecastTournamentSoftware800dollarsdividedbetween4teams$80perplayer($320)$60perplayer($240)$40perplayer($160)$20perplayer($80)RulesSimulationBalldeflectsoffacartshed–RuboftheGreen