| Have you become tired of the same old boring | | | | related to the game itself. Of course, if you want |
| office job, but never thought you had a chance | | | | to teach the sport, you need some knowledge in |
| at striving for one of the many pro golf careers | | | | the game, but you can find yourself in a |
| out there? Also, face it; you were never good at | | | | management position, sales, merchandizing, running |
| golf. The couple of times that someone happened | | | | hotels, to even running the food and beverage |
| to invite you on a golf trip, it was some of the | | | | operations at a resort. |
| most embarrassing moments of your life. It would | | | | All of these jobs require education by an |
| still be great to get out of that administrative job, | | | | accredited institution. There are many places online |
| and still, you find that you're interested in the | | | | once you attain this status, where you can search |
| business side of the industry. | | | | jobs, like on career websites. You can search by |
| Just because you can't play, and many of those in | | | | state for job postings. Many golf schools will offer |
| the industry can't, you can pursue other pro golf | | | | job placement opportunities in the golfing industry. |
| careers. Golf is a $76 billion per year industry, | | | | Interested parties can also post their resume on |
| according to national statistics. There are more | | | | their website. Searching on the internet for ways |
| than 18,000 golf courses in the United States. | | | | to learn about and even apply for jobs in the golf |
| Think about how many employees that need to | | | | industry will yield even more results. Options and |
| run these facilities. They need all kinds of workers, | | | | sites are abundant that offer various features for |
| from maintenance staff to snack shop workers, | | | | your education and career paths. |
| advertisers, event planners, PR staff, and on-site | | | | Except for the major high-profile players, most |
| hotel staff. | | | | golf jobs won't pay millions of dollars a year. |
| It is a competitive business, and even good | | | | General Managers can make over $54,000, |
| players are required to have an education before | | | | according to PayScale, and a club manager can |
| they can pursue their own career. There are | | | | make close to $40,000. If you're into cooking and |
| several educational facilities that offer a multitude | | | | golf, however, obtaining a position as an Executive |
| of classes and courses for those interested in | | | | Chef in the industry can get you over $53,000 |
| pursuing a career. Golf Course Management | | | | year. |
| programs are offered and recommended, | | | | So, if you are unhappy with your job, no matter |
| however some people choose to attend a | | | | what you're current level of education, there are |
| resort-based program. Resort programs will teach | | | | many options. An education and variety of job |
| you how to play golf, but they're not really going | | | | choices after graduation are important to your |
| to get you into a golf career. There are, | | | | future. Don't be fooled into thinking you cannot |
| however, many opportunities once you get an | | | | pursue your dream of working in the golf industry |
| accredited education, to work at one of these | | | | just because you can't play the sport. Whether |
| facilities. Be sure to choose a reputable institution | | | | you are an avid golfer, or an avid spectator, |
| that offers a full course load in an array of | | | | there are many pro golf careers available just for |
| subjects. | | | | you. Just remember, the most important thing is |
| Once you're ready to decide on a career, then its | | | | to find the path you will be happy with from here |
| time to sift through the more than 2 million jobs | | | | until retirement. |
| available. It doesn't even have to be directly | | | | |