Golf Clubs � Is a Career in Golf for you?

There's more than golf clubs if you're looking for a career in golf. The sport is a multi-million dollar industry, with 18,000 golf courses in the US � there are thousands of associated jobs.

Golf is a booming industry and whether it's training to be a golf pro or to manage one of the many golf clubs across the America , a career in golf can be rewarding. If you eat, sleep, breathe the sport than why not? No matter what your skill base or interests there is a job that suits you. There are also specific courses available to help set you up for a career in golf clubs.

Golf Academies

There are also golfing schools and academies both at home and abroad if you are serious about a career in golf. A successful career in the game isn't just about swinging your golf clubs to become the next Tiger Woods - there are thousands of golf clubs at home and abroad and the worldwide potential continues to expand � with countless golf-affiliated businesses � from selling golf clubs to turf management.

The San Diego Golf Academy has a two-year golf school that will help you prepare for a golf career. The curriculum includes golf instruction and golf business management.

Golf clubs and facilities make up only a portion of the golf business; there are management companies, equipment manufacturers, tournament coordinators, travel companies, publishing organizations and many more that need golf-educated employees.

For some a career in golf could be golf marketing, manufacturing, technology, media or managing golf clubs.

Jobs include:

• Tutor

Teaching or coaching is key to the game and you could be coaching at the highest level of the game, helping some of the world's best golfers swing their golf clubs to success.

• Secretary/General Manager for Golf clubs

Administrating all aspects of golf clubs - can include marketing and business skills.

• Club/Head Professional

Responsibilities could include giving golf lessons, coaching juniors on how to swing their golf clubs, running the golf club shop and handling the day-to-day running of golf clubs such as marketing for new members and organizing the upkeep and maintenance of the course.

• Director of Golf

This is suited for a senior role at some of the bigger golf clubs and resorts. The job oversees the entire operation of the complex.

• Custom-fit Technician

Technology and golf is always evolving and there are many manufacturers of golf clubs and custom fitting centres.

• Making and repairing golf clubs

• Retailer

Expertise and knowledge of the game is perfect for selling golf clubs and other equipment for the sport.

A division of Confidence Sporting Goods, inc., the famous manufacturer from Palm Springs , California , we have been making quality sporting goods for 35 years. We sell a huge range of sports equipment, including golf clubs. Because we sell directly to you, you can expect to save up to 70% on normal retail prices when buying from us.