Mentoring Hub
The PGA of America Membership Committee has launched a comprehensive “Mentoring Initiative”, and the goal is to provide Sections and leadership the resources, programs, and a seat at the table to take mentoring to the next level.
President Stephanie Jennings has appointed Ward Sutton (wardsutton@pga.com), Kent Country Club, to head this initiative. Ward is 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 Ward Sutton wardsutton@pga.com with the topic(s) of your choice.
Mentor Resources
Click the PDF below to view the PGA PGM Associate Mentoring Guide:
PGAPGM_Associate_Mentoring_6_2024 (1)
Any Associate needing information/assistance can email the mentor line at pgapgmmentor@pgahq.com or call 866.866.3382 Ext. 6.