The Michigan PGA has launched a Mentoring Initiative designed to support Associates throughout their journey. This program was created to provide guidance, answer questions, and offer encouragement at every step of the way.
We are asking for Members to volunteer. In exchange, you will be able to earn 150 points in the Deferred Compensation program.
As a mentor:
- It is strongly encouraged that your facility assists its Associates in some manner with the costs associated with completing the PGA Professional Golf Management Program.
- You pick topics based on your expertise and knowledge (see below).
Your name, email and contact information will be featured on this page. We ask as a mentor that you will dedicate 10 hours a year to mentorship, and mentorship will consist of phone calls, emails and in-person meetings with Members and Associates who reach out to you on the topic(s) in which they need help.
- Associate Program Assistance and Mentorship
- Club Management
- Competitive Play
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer Service/member Relations
- Financial and Budgeting
- Food and Beverage
- Golf & Tournament Operations
- Interviewing, Resume Review and Negotiation
- Junior Golf Programming
- Marketing and Communications
- Merchandising & Golf Shop Management
- Outside Services Best Practices
- PGA Involvement (Section or Chapter Level)
- Renovation/Agronomy/Project Management
- Retail & Club Fitting
- Staff Management/Motivation/Leadership
- Teaching and Coaching
- Technology (Google, Microsoft Office, Golf Genius, etc.)
To sign up, please email Randy White (pgarandy@gmail.com) with the topic(s) of your choice.
Mentor Resources
Video: 2025 Effective Mentoring for Young PGA Professionals
Explore the mentoring guides below to help support your associates as they go through the program:
PGA PGM Associate Mentoring Guide
Mentor Guide: Teaching & Coaching
Mentor Guide: Executive Management
Any Associate needing information/assistance can email the mentor line at pgapgmmentor@pgahq.com or call 866.866.3382 Ext. 6.