Not long got back from my 2nd year PGA week long residential at The Belfry. We were the first group and I have to say that I am sooo thankful to have it out the way now. Completed my first two assignments last week and have another two to go. Had my Equipment Technology exam today and got all 3 jobs done. Was pretty happy with the way it all went and am feeling confident that I've done enough to at least pass, hopefully maybe more!?
It's been a pretty hectic few months, hence the lack of blogging. Assignments and forward ordering for Spring/Summer next year mostly. Christmas is only a week away and have a few pressies to get but feeling quite organised now. It will be full steam ahead come January with assignments and my fitness programme. Also going to plan in some practice sessions, rather than just playing for the sake of playing the minimum required rounds. It would be great to feel that I can actually compete this year!
Everyone else has had a lot to say about Tiger, so I shall refrain apart from saying that it is such a shame for someone who is held in such high esteem by so many golfers, juniors especially, to have behaved the way he has. He MUST have known that he'd get caught out at some point! I really feel for Elin and her family, and of course, the children. Hopefully things will quieten down and they will all have a chance to reflect and make some decisions for their future.
So, here's wishing you all a very safe, happy and harmonious Christmas.
Thanks for reading and I will be back in the New Year, charting the progress of my journey through the PGA course and, my journey as a Coach.
Until then, ciao for now.
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Does the UK PGA require you to compete? If so they're way ahead of the US. I like the concept...pro golfers should be pro golfers. What are your thoughts on the requirement?
ReplyDeleteHi Kevin - Yes, they do require us to compete. We used to have a handicap (men 4.4 and ladies 6.4) which had to be maintained, however that has now changed and we are required to compete in a minimum of 7 tournaments a year (21 over the 3 year course). Unless there are medical reasons for not competing we get fined quite heavily for not complying!
ReplyDeleteWow thats awesome. Thats one issue I have with the PGA of America, there is a 36 hole playing ability test to pass, but other than that PGA of America does not require pro...to be players! I think a requirement would benefit the value and image of being PGA Pro.
ReplyDeleteWe have the same 36 hole playing ability test and I do agree that there needs to be some measure of this throughout the 3 year degree programme. Plus, I love playing and whilst I perhaps do not consider myself to be a 'player' I want to maintain a certain level in my own golf!
ReplyDeleteMaybe you should recommend a move towards it at your AGM - this has only come from the members here, so you, the qualified PGA Pro, set the standard for Pros following in your footsteps!? Have your say!
All the best for 2010.