About the PGA Professional
PGA Professionals are collectively recognised as the experts in teaching and coaching the game of golf around the world. PGA of New Zealand members earn their status only after completing a three-year traineeship, under the guidance of a fully qualified PGA Member and completing the academic and playing requirements as set by the PGA Academy of Golf.
Every aspect of golf, ranging from coach education, training and retail business management is covered in the Trainee Programme. On graduation, trainees will have achieved a high level of competence in a number of important areas such as:
Coaching - Covering modern teaching and learning methods, coaching and advanced technique analysis, human anatomy, physiology and bio-mechanics - fundamental to understanding the motion of the golf swing;
Club Technologies - Includes extensive training and equipment manufacture, club, fitting and maintenance;
Retail and Business Managment - The PGA Academy Business Management course in association with the PGA International Golf Institute, covers merchandising, finance and administration, law, modern business principles and human resources;
Professional Skills - A complete understanding of golf rules and ethics, career options, workplace organisation and communication and business skills development.
Upon gradulation from the traineeship, PGA of New Zealand full members are eligible to become tournament, teaching and/or club professionals. Only full members of the PGA are able to hold this level of accreditation.
The bottom line is that when you are dealing with a PGA Member, you are benefiting from the very best golfing advice from a fully qualified expert in golf.
To find a PGA Professional closest to you please use the following search functions.
Please note that this facility has been set up for members of the public to easily contact a PGA Professional to make a lesson enquiry or ask a golf related question. It is not to be used to advertise to PGA members. Should you wish to do so, please email CEO, Duncan Simpson in the first instance.
