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Shooting +15 for two rounds is all you need to do to become a pro? I'm confused.

Good luck!

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A golf professional not to be confused with a professional golfer. 90% of what it takes to be a good club pro has nothing to do with if you can actually play. The only time that matters is "smoozing with members", perhaps picking up a little money in some section events, and giving lessons.

The giving lessons part is more about public perception than anthing else.

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Yes, I know the difference. I don't know--I'm just somewhat confused by the process. At my peak I could definitely pass that at my home course (was down to a 4.5 at one time), but I would never consider myself qualified to be a club pro. At the same time I know of great swing instructors who just aren't good players.

I guess I'm just surprised it has a playing requirement like that. I would have expected either a very strict one (maybe 10 strokes better over 2 rounds) or none at all (more about passing knowledge tests, less emphasis on playing).