Golf Academy of America vs. Professional Golfers Career College?

[iacas]

  Flynavy said:

@ jmsage: easier said than done.  How many of us have been stuck at the same handicap for 10 or 20 years.  Many of us have an eye for fixing others, but I find the hardest part of improving is working on your own game; you many know what's wrong, but fixing it and getting better takes quality instruction and practice...which can be gained at these academies.

I disagree. At the end of the day, if you want to be in the PGA, you will have to pass the PAT anyway. You can get good instruction lots of places. I know some six handicappers that have passed the PAT. You don't have to be that good.

[exiteye]

FYI: A new review of the GA of A posted recently. Moral of the story is.... don't get sucked into their scam trap.

As a former student of the GAA Myrtle beach I can tell you that it is a waste of money. I graduated with honors and a "Ribbon" in every available class. The GAA is a great scam. Charge students 30k for an education that means nothing in the golf industry. I am still employed as a golf pro but because the 2 years and 30k I spent on my education is NOT accredited by the PGA I am spending 3 more years and 10k more to get my Class A certification. My advice is to get a job at local course and if you like the business get you education directly through the PGA. This will save you time and money.

[Flynavy]

  exiteye said:

@exiteye: I see your handicap listed at 17? Did this school do anything for your golf game, or were you only in it for the management and teaching techniques?