Becoming a golf pro in South Africa

Being a golf pro is not restricted to only a few people anymore. Parents no longer only have to look at the stereotypical career opportunities they had as children. Like everything else in life, career opportunities have also evolved. Becoming a golf pro is one of the career options available today and children can be groomed from preschool if they show the necessary talent for the sport.

The early development of a junior player as pre-training for becoming a golf pro is made easy through the Emperor of Golf site. The site provides the Emperor’s Club members the opportunity to identify clubs, courses and events where junior golfers can participate. The convenience is further enhanced by the online payment system whereby club membership, events, and tournaments can be paid without the hassle of cheques and red tape.

Definition of a golf pro

It’s an individual that is qualified to teach other people how to play golf and is also qualified to manage and run golf facilities. The requirements set out by the Professional Golfers Association has to be met before a candidate can qualify to become a certified golf professional. Not anybody can become a golfing professional. Candidates must pass the playing ability test or “PAT” - as players in the industry call it.

“PAT” Requirements

To pass “PAT” you need to score within 15 strokes of the course rating for 36 consecutive holes. This means you can only play 15 additional strokes for every thirty six holes which equates to 79.5 strokes per 18 holes. Not an easy feat to accomplish. This takes hours of practice and a lot of dedication. To practice you need access to a good golf club and all the facilities going with it. Finding the perfect golf course or club in your specific region is now easy with our search facility. The facility allows you to find clubs, events, courses and tournaments according to region specific criteria. It also has the benefit of providing information on all participating organizers and clubs around the country.

Even finding a golf pro for training becomes less of a hassle. This is important as the logistics surrounding golfing can become staggering and you need more time to practice and get exposure to opportunities where you can score within the 15 strokes limit of each course.

The other side

The term is however, not restricted to the professional instructor. It is often used to describe any person who is knowledgeable in golf and has extensive experience in the game. For both the instructor and the professional player, Emperor of Golf has an exclusive club membership to cater for their needs. This prestigious membership allows even the amateur player to tap into the world of the golf pro by having access to much needed information and the ability to make online bookings.

Without relevant information you may find that time spent on the location golf courses, caddies, and obtaining rules and regulations, can even cause you to miss some of the best opportunities to play and enjoy golfing. By providing our club members privileged access to golf courses, clubs, events, tournaments and industry news, we free up some of your time and help you connect with other golfers in South Africa. You can obtain golf pro advice and even purchase the latest high quality golfing equipment at discount prices from the Golf Trade Centre.

All of these factors contribute to your success in becoming a golf pro and if you are already one, you will find the exclusive club membership to add even more status to your title.

The many benefits of having access to golfing information and being able to manage your participation online are already worth your while. As added benefits you also qualify for membership draws and rewards as part of our Loyalty Program open only to members. Becoming a golf pro is made easier at Emperor of Golf. So join today to make use of the many features of the Emperor of Golf website.