| If you love to putt, you can combine work and | | | | managers go on to own their own resorts, for |
| play by getting a job in the golf industry. While | | | | example, and many instructors successfully publish |
| many people never consider this as a potential job | | | | their own books or informational products. In this |
| market unless they qualify for the PGA, the truth | | | | field, there are always many opportunities to |
| is that this niche field hires many thousands of | | | | move up. Of course, you can also enjoy a good |
| people each year. The United States has more | | | | salary and enjoy spending time on golf as well. |
| than 18,000 golf courses. Golf instruction schools, | | | | This wealth of choices can also be a stumbling |
| golf publications, speciality retailers, and speciality | | | | block, though, especially if you are not sure which |
| television channels all provide additional work in the | | | | jobs might suit you best. Before you start |
| golf industry as well. | | | | job-hunting, you may want to take stock. |
| There are many types of jobs in the golf | | | | Carefully consider your golfing and job |
| industry. Some of these jobs are entrepreneurial. | | | | experiences to see whether there is a type of |
| If you have a desire to run a business, you can | | | | employment that is especially appropriate to your |
| lease or own golf courses or act as a general | | | | skills. Consider, too, whether you are willing to |
| manager or owner of a speciality resort or hotel. | | | | work around something you love. If you enjoy |
| You can also create a very profitable business by | | | | playing golf every weekend, decide if you really |
| starting a golf industry retail operation or by selling | | | | enjoy working on or near the green each day. |
| golf merchandise. There is a huge market in | | | | Take careful stock of your long-term goals and |
| novelties, clothing, and other items that golfers | | | | plans before you decide. |
| need. Inventing, designing, and selling these | | | | Consider getting in touch with some professionals |
| products are all great options for start-ups. | | | | in the golf industry to ask them about their jobs. |
| If you play an excellent game, you may become | | | | This will give you a chance to see what |
| involved in instruction, either by teaching the | | | | employment in this field is like. Casual interviews |
| game or by producing information products about | | | | may even lead to unexpected job leads. |
| the game. You can work in television, write a | | | | Interviews with professionals in the field to ask |
| column, create books, or sell audio or videotapes | | | | about the profession can be a powerful way to |
| that help others play well. You can even become | | | | tap into the hidden job market. |
| a golf coach or golf recruiter, helping individuals to | | | | Consider, also, that you may need additional |
| improve their game or helping schools uncover | | | | training or education in order to get some types |
| golfing talent while earning a living yourself. | | | | of golfing jobs. If you want to sell retail products, |
| If these options do not appeal to you, you may | | | | for example, it may not be enough that you love |
| be interested in the service aspect of the golf | | | | the game. You may need to train in the art of |
| industry. You can take one of the superintendent, | | | | selling, as well. Many of the well paying managerial |
| manager, or other positions available at resorts, | | | | and ownership jobs may require some business |
| hotels, and golf courses. You can become a sales | | | | training. If you want to work at a resort or hotel, |
| representative or the manager of a golf product | | | | you may need a certificate in the hospitality |
| line. You can become an assistant to golf | | | | industry to even be considered for a position. |
| professionals. There are also jobs for those who | | | | Again, speaking to someone already in the golf |
| would enjoy grooming or maintaining greens and | | | | industry can be your best way to determine |
| equipment. | | | | what you need in order to be successful in this |
| The good news, obviously, is that there are many | | | | field. With a little effort and a little ingenuity, you |
| options for employment in the golf industry. Plus, | | | | should be able to combine your love of golf with |
| when you choose employment in this field, you | | | | your need for a job. |
| enjoy lots of possibilities for promotion. Many | | | | |