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So you want to become a Golf Professional?
Many people express an interest in becoming a golf professional, but without having a clear idea about what is involved. This page gives those who may be interested in a career in professional golf a brief introduction to the opportunities.
There are two ways in which a golfer can earn a living at the game as a PGA Professional:
Becoming a Qualified PGA Teaching Professional
A golfer who becomes a professional by completing the PGA Academy Trainee Programme has the opportunity not only to play at professional level, but also to pursue a career as a qualified teacher, club repair expert, and sales and fitting retailer.
Becoming a PGA Tour Player
Do you have aspirations to become New Zealand's next Michael Campbell? Read on.....
A player wishing to earn his or her living playing Professional golf tournaments must first gain a Tour Card at a Qualifying "School" run by the various Tours around the world. The New Zealand PGA is associated with the PGA Tour of Australasia which controls and organises such qualifying tournaments in October in Australia.
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