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Professional development opportunities through interactive workshops designed to empower the next generation of golf industry professionals.
PGA ACE Program
Continuing Education
PGA Members are encouraged to continue their professional development throughout their career via the completion of continuing education activities that both maintain and improve knowledge, skills and competencies.
The ACE Program aims to improve the employability, knowledge and skills of Members at the same time recognising their specific skills and areas of expertise. It provides Members with the opportunity to remain current and relevant with employment specific outcomes via ACE activities that are convenient to access and cost effective.
In combination with the Membership Pathway Program, the ACE Program will position each PGA Member as the expert in the sport of golf, possessing the required capability and experience to drive the success of the industry.
Continuing Education is accepted across all industries as the most effective way to provide individuals with significant benefits that improve career outcomes through enhanced job-related skills, increased variety of employment opportunities, extended tenure in positions and improved remuneration.
ACE Streams
The ACE Program is categorised into 4 specific streams, with each stream representing a particular area of the golf industry. Each ACE Stream also contains various sub-categories based on the core and specialised PGA Member Competencies. This allows Members to either focus their training and education requirements on a specialised stream, or choose to broadly cover all areas and be prepared for the large number of generalist roles in the industry. As an overview, each ACE Streams encompasses the following:
Coaching
Concentrates on further developing a Member’s knowledge and skills relating to coaching the sport of golf at all levels in an effective manner, ensuring that PGA Coaches are given the opportunity to enhance and expand their golf coaching expertise.
Game Development
Focuses on strategies for increasing participation in the sport of golf, with topics including: junior, female and school programs, competitions, events and tournaments, and membership enhancement and retention programs.
Management
Provides Members with education and training in the most relevant areas that will prepare PGA Professionals for the opportunity to transition into the variety of management oriented roles within the golf industry.
Small Business
Covers all aspects of operating a golf club pro-shop business in the modern golf industry, whether as a contracted Head Professional or as an employed Director of Golf.
Graduates of the PGA Institute emerge ready to tee off into a diverse range of rewarding careers across the golf industry. With hands-on training, accredited qualifications and mentorship from PGA Australia experts, PGA Institute alumni can step confidently into roles that combine their passion for golf with genuine opportunities for leadership, growth and lifelong success.
Possible careers include:
Retail Assistant
Assistant Manager / Operations Manager
House Manager
Event / Tournament Coordinator
Sales and Marketing Manager
Director of Golf / Golf Operations Manager
Golf Tourism Operator
PGA Professional (after completion of the MPP)
Entry Requirements
- Aged 18-years or older
- Completion of Australian Year 12 (equivalent) or higher education
- Successfully complete LLN Assessment Test with PGA Institute
Minimum English Language Proficiency Level required:
- IELTS overall band score 6.0
- TOEFL-iBT score of 60
- Cambridge English Scale score of 169
- PTE-A overall score of 51.6
- OET score of C
- Be eligible for an Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500)
Golf Development Program – included in On-campus course
- Group Coaching Monday to Wednesday 9am to 12 pm
- Sandhurst Golf Club Membership (1 year)
- Indoor Golf Centre Membership (1 Year)
- Personalised Gym Program
- Fitness Centre Membership
- Weekly Student Competitions (Thursdays)
- Unlimited Range Balls and access to Practice Facilities
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