Rob Thompson is the golf professional at Eagle Creek Golf Course. He has worked at Eagle Creek for 2 years. Rob is 35 and has had his tour card for 2 years. He attended Bowling Green State University where he was a member of the golf team as well. He has a wife Erin and a son named Caleb.
To become a golf professional one must have the adequate skills. Anyone has the potential to become one if they are good enough. One who regularly shoots in the low 70's and occasionally in the upper 60's is a great candidate. Golf Pro's need to have good communication skills and the ability to talk and listen to the people they are dealing with. A huge step to becoming a golf pro is the enter the Golf Professional Training Program. Completion of this program will accredit the golfer. It usually takes aorund 4 years to be fully certified as a PGA professional. The average salary for a golf pro is between $37,537-$60,960. The hours a golf professional depends on where one works. For a golf pro in Ohio the hours would be longer in the summer and shorter in the winter months. A lot of time is devoted to helping others as well as honing in on their own skills at the same time.
Rob would suggest to be mentally strong and patient. When it comes to golf it is a huge mental game. There are plenty of times that the golf ball won't fall in your favor. Having a short memory is key. You can't let one bad hole define your entire round. Also you have to be patient when dealing with the people you are teaching. They all learn in different ways and it is important to find out what works for each individual.
To become a golf professional one must have the adequate skills. Anyone has the potential to become one if they are good enough. One who regularly shoots in the low 70's and occasionally in the upper 60's is a great candidate. Golf Pro's need to have good communication skills and the ability to talk and listen to the people they are dealing with. A huge step to becoming a golf pro is the enter the Golf Professional Training Program. Completion of this program will accredit the golfer. It usually takes aorund 4 years to be fully certified as a PGA professional. The average salary for a golf pro is between $37,537-$60,960. The hours a golf professional depends on where one works. For a golf pro in Ohio the hours would be longer in the summer and shorter in the winter months. A lot of time is devoted to helping others as well as honing in on their own skills at the same time.
Rob would suggest to be mentally strong and patient. When it comes to golf it is a huge mental game. There are plenty of times that the golf ball won't fall in your favor. Having a short memory is key. You can't let one bad hole define your entire round. Also you have to be patient when dealing with the people you are teaching. They all learn in different ways and it is important to find out what works for each individual.