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04-30-2007, 08:28 AM
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Re: PAT
Is this your first attempt?
What's the main reason you're taking it for? Do you want to be a club pro? Or are you like the lawyer friend of mine who's just going through the program and giving a few lessons so he can play free golf wherever he wants? GL dude 
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04-30-2007, 12:02 PM
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Re: PAT
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Shooting +15 for two rounds is all you need to do to become a pro? I'm confused. Good luck! [/ QUOTE ] 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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04-30-2007, 12:52 PM
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Re: PAT
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[ QUOTE ] Shooting +15 for two rounds is all you need to do to become a pro? I'm confused. Good luck! [/ QUOTE ] 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. [/ QUOTE ] 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).
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