Education In 2014, at least 40% of the individuals elected to membership will receive their PGA Professional Golf Management education through one of the.

EducationIn 2014, at least 40% of the individuals elected to membership will receive their PGA Professional Golf Management education through one of the PGA Golf Management University programs. With this significant percentage, what are your ideas on how the PGA can work with the universities to ensure that Apprentice education is equal regardless of the path to achieve membership?

Education

As you look and evaluate the PGA's education programs, what do you see as the most immediate opportunity that needs to be taken advantage of in the effort to elevate the standard of the profession?

Education

It has been said that continued education is the path to a successful career. How have you embraced education? And, what can the PGA do to inspire PGA Professionals to take advantage of the education programs available?

EducationAs the PGA continues its efforts to maintain education programs that are relevant and progressive in today's golf industry, what are the specific areas you feel the education programs have done well in meeting the needs of the industry? In addition, what are some specific areas in which the PGA needs to do better?

Education

During the past 10 years, our PGA Members’ roles and responsibilities have expanded and grown more complex. How do you believe the PGA's education programs can help and assist PGA Members in their effort to meet all the demands being placed on them?

Employment

As stated in the PGA Constitution, an outcome in fulfilling the PGA's mission is the enhancement of the economic well-being of the individual member. If elected, how do you think you can assist the PGA in achieving this part of its mission?

Employment

In regards to employment, what do you believe is the biggest threat facing PGA Members, and how can the Association address this issue?

EmploymentAt the last Annual Meeting, Independent Director John Jacob challenged the Association to take a more direct role with PGA Member employers in the effort to support Members in their current employment situation. What do you see as the greatest opportunity for PGA Members should the Association take a more direct role? In addition, what do you see as the greatest risk by doing so?

Employment

Recently, some facilities have chosen to use search firms in their effort to hire management positions at the facility. From your perspective, why would a facility choose to use a search firm over the PGA Employment Services solution? Is this a concern to you? And if so, what can be done to address it, or if not a concern, why is it not an issue?

Employment

In the area of Employment Services, in your opinion, what service or opportunity should be provided to PGA Members through the PGA Employment Consultants that is currently not being offered?

Player Development

Two years ago, the PGA invested in its Player Development efforts through the hiring of Player Development Regional Managers. How do you define success for this team, and what do you believe is their greatest service to the PGA Member?

Player Development

One of the pillars of the new Association Strategic Plan is growing the game. If elected, what do you believe will be your most significant impact on meeting this important strategic objective?

Player Development

With the creation of the new Task Force focused on Player Development, what are your hopes for this Task Force? And, what do you feel is it's greatest opportunity?

Player Development

With the decrease in the number of core golfers, participation is becoming critical for the Association and the employment situation of PGA Members. As you look at everything being done in Player Development, what do you see as the one thing that could turn this trend around in the quickest manner?

Player Development

As PGA Junior League Golf continues to grow and attract new juniors to the game, what are your thoughts on how to maintain the engagement of these youngsters through their teens and into adulthood in the effort to protect the future of the game?

Association

The PGA Championship has promoted itself as having the strongest field in major golf. If the quality of the field should drop, and pressure was placed on the PGA to regain the strength of field, how should the Association protect the spots in the field owned by the 20 PGA Club Professionals?

AssociationThe PGA is often handicapped in delivering direct member benefits due to its non-profit tax status and the tax code on inurement. Knowing that one minor infraction will result in total loss of exempt status, how would you manage the Association's risk is this area should you be elected?

Association

Some Sections and Committees have been discussing adding the requirement of playing the game to the Member Service Requirement (MSR). As an officer, would you support such a recommendation? And why or why not.

Association

What is your position on an Apprentice's progression through the PGA Professional Golf Management Program being be more tailored to individual career preferences? For example, an Apprentice could focus on a specific area such as teaching or tournament operations based on the individual's career aspirations.

Association

The west coast has long yearned for a PGA presence similar to that of PGA Village. What would you say is the greatest benefit of supporting such an effort? In addition, what do you believe would be the greatest risk to the Association with this type of project?

The PGA Brand

Throughout its history, the PGA has been fortunate to have leaders with the foresight to see and anticipate threats to the Association, as well as the courage to address them head on. Looking ahead to the next 25 years, what do you believe is the greatest threat facing the PGA? And, what are your ideas on how we should address it?

The PGA Brand

As golf continues to grow in popularity around the world, what are your ideas on how the PGA can leverage this popularity to expand the Association's presence and brand around the globe?

The PGA Brand

As an elected Officer, you will serve as a spokesperson for the PGA and fellow PGA Members. If asked, "What is the single greatest asset of the PGA of America?" What would be your reply and why?

The PGA Brand

In the efforts to elevate the PGA brand within the community at-large, the PGA and the Sections are now focusing on expanding its presence in the charitable area through non-profit Foundations. What do you believe are the greatest opportunities for the PGA to expand its brand through this charitable space and effort?

The PGA Brand

As the PGA looks to grow its global presence, what are your thoughts on the PGA Championship being played outside of the United States?