CALL TO ACTION
While golf instruction will always be a very viable career path, the movement to golf coaching is
growing around the world. International PGA's, as well as other well-respected golf organizations are
adjusting their programming to include golf coaching as part of their framework.
Athletes, parents, junior developmental and professional tours as well as Golf Canada, Coaching
Association of Canada and Sport Canada expect PGA of Canada members to meet the new paradigm
prepared not only as a great coach, but as a successful business person.
The quantity and quality of the competition in the golf coaching business is increasing. More PGA of
Canada members are becoming trained and certified in multiple coaching contexts. Great business
skills may be what separates one golf coach from another. Multiple stakeholders are pushing the
coaching agenda and being proactive in developing your business skills is a must.
Golf's inclusion in four internationally recognized multi-sport games in the next four years is clear
evidence that the needs of the athletes are changing and the responsibility in developing great
athletes depends on the skills of PGA members as coaches and entrepreneurs.
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