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    Quote Originally Posted by Coldtopper View Post
    Unlimited! Seen some of the best shanks ever during trainee events! Lots of shankers. It sounds like you should have a round in trainee pro am. There are a few but not many who can actually play.
    When I played the trainee pro am at Parkwood , the other trainee playing with us had about 5 shanks during the round , the only saving grace was he got up and down 4/5 times 1 of those being for bird.. But you are right CT I was amazed when about 50% of the field didnt break 80 but then there are also a couple of stand outs that shoot red numbers week in week out..

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    We have just had the PGA Trainee QLD champs at our club and out of the 79 that attended only a hand full want to play at the end of there trainee ship the rest what to teach, be golf operations managers run a pro shop at the golf club.

    The age of these guys ranged was early 20’s to mid 30’s.

    So doing and completing your traineeship will be a good start if you want a job in golf industry.
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    How'd u fair in your first playing tests mate? Any joy?

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    Think of a way to combine chef stuff and golf. Im thinking weekends away with old people cooking for them and teaching them golf.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Coldtopper View Post
    PS, I would say its about 10% who are still in the game. The rest woke up and got a decent job or business! Amen.. Im not jaded or bitter and twisted it just it took me 10 with out touching a golf club to start playing again. My OZ golf mates helped me to realise not all golfers are ~@#$. Thanks guys I love you lots The reward is not equal to effort.The industry is in a downhill spinMost courses in AU are not sustainable The PGA is a very interesting organizationThe chances of getting a teaching job are minimal because of no playing ability.Playing of a 3 handicap both ways right / left {Mac OGrady style} maybe then! My boss played both ways. Great for marriage / relationships being a golf pro. Weekend work, hours blah blah Rehab isn't that bad! I meet some great people there? If you are still interested Pm me as my mate is a big wig at the PGA and maybe he will say the other stuff but remember the PGA is about making money they welcome and need failures to make profit.
    Hey pal, funnily enough I'm in similar situation as original poster. Except I've got a history of winning tournaments as a junior & regret not going to Q school back in the day. Wanting to do traineeship now, happy to teach & be able to play in tournaments regularly. Q school not an option currently (unfortunately). Happy to receive any feedback or assistance from connections you have in PGA/golf industry. Looking for placement now at a course & planning do playing tests this August. Located on Gold Coast Qld with experience working in golf shop + management experience

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flusher888 View Post
    Hey pal, funnily enough I'm in similar situation as original poster. Except I've got a history of winning tournaments as a junior & regret not going to Q school back in the day. Wanting to do traineeship now, happy to teach & be able to play in tournaments regularly. Q school not an option currently (unfortunately). Happy to receive any feedback or assistance from connections you have in PGA/golf industry. Looking for placement now at a course & planning do playing tests this August. Located on Gold Coast Qld with experience working in golf shop + management experience
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    Not gotitat last?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 3oneday View Post
    Not gotitat last?
    I'd say not as there are capital letters in his post.

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    Could be his brother getitat.��
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    Flusher, if you are on the Gold Coast and worked in golf industry you would have more contacts than almost everyone here. We are all has beens.


    IMO every course has some kids that want to be a trainee. If you can't get on at your own club or your own connections you have got buckleys chance of getting a leg up from someone else's connections. A golf pro probably has a kid a week asking for this opportunity.

    You would have to be really special for someone you don't know to give you this job. Like a current state player. This is way places like IGI pick up plenty of recruits.
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    Hey Flusher, couple of tips loose the name and the thinking that shooting a few under without pressure has any relevance. Golf jobs are tough. If you stick it out and enjoy getting shit by fat, fluro wearing with white belts shit heads whilst earning 15 an hour is good for 5 years whilst trying hard to average 74 then have a go. I'd ring the Queensland PGA there is always pro's looking for cheap Labour. My mate left the PGA but I still know a few in the org. Email me in 2 month s if you haven't got a job as I know someone who is opening a course in Spring on the GC. Good luck and get on the phone, write thank you letters to everyone you contact in the industry.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Coldtopper View Post
    Email me in 2 month s if you haven't got a job as I know someone who is opening a course in Spring on the GC. Good luck and get on the phone, write thank you letters to everyone you contact in the industry.
    A new golf course on the Gold Coast? Any more info on this?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Coldtopper View Post
    Hey Flusher, couple of tips loose the name and the thinking that shooting a few under without pressure has any relevance. Golf jobs are tough. If you stick it out and enjoy getting shit by fat, fluro wearing with white belts shit heads whilst earning 15 an hour is good for 5 years whilst trying hard to average 74 then have a go. I'd ring the Queensland PGA there is always pro's looking for cheap Labour. My mate left the PGA but I still know a few in the org. Email me in 2 month s if you haven't got a job as I know someone who is opening a course in Spring on the GC. Good luck and get on the phone, write thank you letters to everyone you contact in the industry.
    All of a sudden the fluro, white belt hate makes a lot more sense.
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    Quote Originally Posted by LeftyHoges View Post
    All of a sudden the fluro, white belt hate makes a lot more sense.
    Surely you don't these days?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Coldtopper View Post
    Surely you don't these days?
    I dress however makes me look oh so god damn good.
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    Quote Originally Posted by LeftyHoges View Post
    I dress however makes me look oh so god damn good.
    Hot Ranga! Lucky you have a few years left before you loose your hotness!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Coldtopper View Post
    Hot Ranga! Lucky you have a few years left before you loose your hotness!
    Most would say I never got to that point, let alone have a few years left of it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by aussieashley View Post
    A new golf course on the Gold Coast? Any more info on this?
    Where on the Gold Coast, there's no land to build a course its getting overtaken by houses!

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    Quote Originally Posted by aussieashley View Post
    A new golf course on the Gold Coast? Any more info on this?
    an existing track for sale is as much I can say atm.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Coldtopper View Post
    Hot Ranga! Lucky you have a few years left before you loose your hotness!
    Have u been swimming in the sheep dip again??

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrbluu View Post
    Have u been swimming in the sheep dip again??
    pastey skin rangas are cute.

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