“My PGA Journey” allows PGA Professionals and students to test drive careers in the golf industry. The app “reverse engineers” the careers of nine PGA Members in three career fields—teaching and coaching, executive management and golf operations.
The PGA of America and LifeJourney have launched “My PGA Journey”—an interactive mentorship experience that allows PGA Professionals and students to explore the career journeys of nine men and women PGA leaders in three career fields—Teaching and Coaching, Executive Management and Golf Operations.
My PGA Journey enables the user to experience a multi-level mentorship, utilizing a scalable digital technology called LifeJourney, which “reverse engineers” the careers of nine PGA Members. Users will be able to “test drive” the journey of each mentor and select one as their own career guide. Other companies that have utilized the LifeJourney technology include: HP, Tesla, Lockheed Martin, Symantec, SAS, Exelon, Cisco, NSA and the Baltimore Ravens.
My PGA Journey mentors include:
• Joe Assell, PGA – Owner/CEO, GOLFTEC, Denver
• Michael Breed, PGA – Director of Instruction, Michael Breed Golf Academy, Bronx, N.Y.
• Jeffrey Grant, PGA – GM/COO, NCR Country Club, Dayton, Ohio
• Bob Ford, PGA – GM/Head Professional, Seminole Golf Club, Juno Beach, Fla.
• Tim Mahoney, PGA – Director of Instruction, Troon Golf Academy, Scottsdale, Ariz.
• Alice Miller, PGA/LPGA – PGA Teaching Professional, Dupont C.C., Wilmington, Del.
• Kristy Park, PGA/LPGA – COO, Synergy Golf Management, San Jose, Calif.
• Josue Reyes, PGA – Director of Retail, Destination Kohler & Destination St. Andrews, Sheboygan, Wis.
• Trillium Rose, PGA/LPGA – Director of Instruction, Woodmont C.C., Rockville, Md.
“Behind most successful professionals is a mentor who provided guidance and advice throughout their career,” said Jeff Price, Chief Commercial Officer, PGA of America. “My PGA Journey will allow the PGA of America to share the career journey of some of our most successful members to current and future golf industry professionals, providing a roadmap on how each can ascend in their own career, as they track and thrive within the golf industry.”
“Golf is a dynamic $84 billion industry that provides some of the most fulfilling career opportunities in the world,” said Rick Geritz, LifeJourney CEO. “By enabling each individual to experience their personal career journey in golf, it enables every current and future PGA members to discover their passion and select a My PGA Journey mentor to help get them there.”
PGA Professionals, students, parents and coaches can participate in My PGA Journey by registering at MyPGAJourney.com.
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