Working Full Time at a Golf Course

[pxc]

Not sure if you've made a decision on this yet but it sounds like you're better off just being a player at the club. The offseason might be nice but you wouldn't be able to engage in your favorite hobby during the one time of year when you finally have some free time.

[lhshurdl3r]

40+ hours working groundscrew on a course... my handicap dropped to a 10

stopped working and now it's 16. if you're in a supervisor position.. you'll get time to play lol you're the boss. you aren't the only one sitting in that pro-shop sending out golfers. you have employees doing that as well, and while you get out for a few rounds during the week.

[Brugz7]

I am going into the golf business. Right now, I am finishing up my degree and then most likely either attending PGCC or the Golf Academy of America. I almost went out to UNLV for their PGA Management Program, but I ended up going to college here in Michigan and now I'm playing college golf.

I interned last summer at a golf club. I worked around 30-40 hours a week, and was involved in every aspect of the business there. The only disadvantage for me was staying at the course to play after you've been there all day. To me, that is the kind of disadvantage that I want with my career. I loved getting up early every morning and driving to work while the sun was rising. It was so awesome to be able to talk golf with everyone you come into contact with. The deals you can get working under a PGA Pro are awesome.

The best part of the job were the times you did get to golf. On days off you can spend the morning golfing for free. If you really have the itch to play even after working 6-4, you can. I usually managed my time by golfing on days off and when I had the time on days I worked. When I worked long days, I just hit a couple bags of balls for an hour and then left.

IMO, I think you should give it a shot. If you don't like it, then you can always find something else. It is definitely worth a try, especially for someone whose passion is the game of golf.

[clubhousehero]

Hey, launcher. I'm in Northern Westchester Co. Are you east or west of the Hudson?