If you love to play golf and you want to find a way to be involved in the sport while earning an income many golf related careers range from entry level employees to high-paying professionals. Depending upon the weather, some areas may need seasonal help while other areas will offer year-round employment.
Professional Golf Management
According to the North Carolina State University you can obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in professional golf management. With this degree you will be afforded the opportunity to manage golf courses and clubs. According to indeed.com the average salary of a golf management professional is $62,000 per year. This will vary according to the size of the club and the location. Professional golf management majors are also afforded the opportunity to minor in business management making their marketability greater.
Golf Coach
As a golf coach you will have the opportunity to set your own hours and choose your own clients. There are opportunities to teach golf students on a one-on-one basis or in group settings. Your clients can include beginners, established players or professionals looking to improve their game and win tournaments.Your choices of work settings include country clubs, public courses, high schools and colleges. Salaries will vary but according to golfweek.com, a man will make far more than a woman in the college team setting. Professional golf coaches in high schools and colleges can expect an average salary range of $33,000 to well over $100,000 per year. Your salary at a club or public course will again vary greatly but will average around $34,000 per year.
Entry Level Positions
You do not have to obtain a degree to work in the golf industry. Many entry level positions are available. The Professional Golfers' Association has developed a job board where courses around the country can post jobs available. You can work as a caddy by driving around the players and handing them their clubs. This position basically means that you will be the golfer's assistant. You may also opt to work in retail or in food and beverage at country clubs, private courses and public courses. Member services positions are also available where you will be responsible for setting up tee-times and club and cart rentals. Maintenance, landscaping and driving range ball retrieval jobs are also available at most golf facilities.
Considerations
If you opt for an hourly position there may be times when you will not have work. This will be dependent upon weather and how well the business is doing. Those who obtain a degree will be more likely to succeed in a golfing career.
Tags: afforded opportunity, also available, average salary, country clubs, degree will