Specialized Professionals

The PGA Specialist Program is an online, career-enhancing educational curriculum that supports the goals of PGA Members who are committed to continuously improving their business and teaching skills to meet the increasing demands of the golf industry. This online approach ensures “on-demand” access when your schedule permits while reducing time and travel costs associated with traditional classes.

The program offers three specializations:

• Executive Management
• Golf Operations
• Teaching & Coaching

Learn more about becoming a PGA Specialized Professional today: https://resources.pga.org/lifelong-learning/specialized-professional-program

Certified Professional Program

The Certified Professional Program is an online, career-enhancing educational curriculum that supports the goals of PGA Members who are committed to continuously improving their business and teaching skills to meet the increasing demands of the golf industry. This online approach ensures “on-demand” access when your schedule permits while reducing time and travel costs associated with traditional classes.

The program offers three certifications:

• Executive Management
• Golf Operations
• Teaching & Coaching

Learn more about becoming a PGA Certified Professional today: https://resources.pga.org/lifelong-learning/certified-professional-program

Master Professional Program

The revised PGA Master Professional Program showcases a PGA Certified Professional’s continued expertise and experience in their specific career path through a proven track record of success and industry involvement. This program is designed to quantify and promote more value to employers and elevate the image of the PGA Certified Professional through a progressive approach to lifelong learning guided by enhanced mentoring and coaching.

The program offers three career paths for demonstrating one’s career Body of Work:

• Executive Management
• Golf Operations
• Teaching & Coaching

Learn more about the requirements to become a PGA Master Professional Today: https://resources.pga.org/lifelong-learning/master-professional-program/steps-to-become-master-professional

If you would like to speak with someone in the Education Department directly, please call (866) 866-3382, option 6 or you may email PGAMEMBEREDU@pgahq.com.