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1. What influenced you to pursue a career in golf? KEY FACTORS STRENGTH SUPPORTING EVIDENCE SUPPORTIVE PARENTS, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS PPP (STRONG POSITIVE) "Dad was a school teacher and scratch golfer…was a major influence on me even though we were a hockey-first family" --- Lindsay Bernakevitch "My dad had an 18 handicap but took me out to his club…he was adored at club…was respected and yet they had so much fun" --- Tim Moore "Although my parents didn't play…all my friends did and the course was local…so we played a lot and I ended up loving it" --- Dave Zibrik "Dad was the GM at Royal Montreal for 28 years and introduced me to game…I became very interested in not only the golf but the business side of the game at an early age" ---- Alan Palmer OBTAINING A GOLF MENTOR EARLY IN CAREER PPP (STRONG POSITIVE) "During high-school I worked at a local club and met the head professional who became like a second father to me…he had a significant influence and guided my development within the game" ---- Dale Schienbein "Nobody in family golfed but at 12-years-old I worked part- me at local club...met the head professional who was very well respected and he showed me how to act like a true professional" ---- Dean Manz "I always had great golf mentors and coaches growing up while playing compe ve golf…they really helped to mo vate me and guide my career" --- Lindsay Bernakevitch SUCCESS AS A COMPETITIVE PLAYER PP (MODERATE POSITIVE) "I was a pre y strong junior…received scholarship to US college…so had good success and this kept me interested in game" --- Tim Moore "I had reasonably good junior golf scores…went to Arizona State…and knew I wanted to have career in golf" ---- Dale Schienbein 2. Were there any roles that offered you li le in the way of personal or professional growth (i.e., the role did li le to help you achieve your current posi on)? RESPONSE: all interviewees reported that most, if not all, of their roles taught them something useful about the golf industry or themselves. This quote captures this viewpoint The conclusions and recommenda ons sec on will discuss in depth the value of Head Professionals applying for and accept- ing mul ple roles during their careers. Each role presented new challenges and experiences for the head professional to learn from – whether they be posi ve or nega ve. All roles offered something… every role led me to where I am today. -- Dave Zibrik CAREER MAPPING: AN INVESTIGATIVE LOOK AT THE CAREER TRANSITIONS OF PGA OF CANADA HEAD PROFESSIONALS