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Through the presenta on of the survey and
interview results we will begin to paint a pic-
ture of how golf professionals achieved roles as
Head Professionals. Specifically, analysis focus
on the key ques ons of the research, namely:
What is the career path and
me line of a typical PGA of
Canada head professional?
What roles and/or learning
experiences are most impac ul
to having a successful career?
What mindset, educa on,
cer fica on and memberships
help to accelerate a head
professional's career?
PROFILE OF RESPONDENTS - 138 Head
Professionals completed the online survey
sent electronically to all PGA of Canada Head
Professionals.
As reflected by the percentages below, the survey
respondents represent a mature and extremely
experienced group of Head Professionals:
60
%
Have been working in the golf
industry for more than 20 years
0%
100%
30
%
Have 15 or more years of
experience as Head Professionals
0%
100%
70
%
Have been Head Professionals
for more than 6 years
0%
100%
84
%
Currently work at a
private or semi-private club
0%
100%
51
%
Currently employed in a rural club / facility
with 49
%
employed in an urban club / facility
0%
100%
SURVEY
RESULTS
