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Description Golf originated in Scotland hundreds of years ago, possibly by fishermen knocking pebbles around the sand dunes with sticks as they made their way to their villages from their boats. The habit soon rose through the ranks until even Mary Queen of Scots became an avid player. Eventually the game made its way across the ocean and landed here, in North America, where it has recently become one of the fastest growing sports out there. Golf professionals are excellent golfers. They begin just like everyone else, playing for fun and exercise, but when it becomes evident that they are talented, they begin to practice in earnest, hoping to register as a golf pro, begin touring the competitive circuit, and eventually manage a golf course. Most golf professionals tour in competitions for a few years, but it can be a grueling schedule, and, unless you are an incredibly gifted player, not very lucrative. Many choose to work at courses and clubs, where they teach lessons, manage staff, run the shop, organize games, and host tournaments. While this schedule can be demanding as well, often working 15 hours or more a day during the golfing season, it doesn't require as much moving around as touring does. As well, the business aspect is appealing for pros who are looking for a more tangible and consistently rewarding line of work. Golf pros get to do it all. They can compete, they can plan and host events, they can run a shop, manage a staff, oversee course maintenance, and teach visiting golfers. They sometimes get to travel during the winter months, teaching classes at resorts and courses all over the world. And, if they're lucky, golf professionals may even get a game or to in once in a while! |
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Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment Statistics, 2002, http://www.bls.gov/oes/2002/oes_nat.htm |
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