Posted on January 20, 2020
Caio Barbosa graduated from the Professional Golfers Career College in 2012. Barbosa has gained success within the golf industry, both as a player and a professional. He is currently the Head Professional at the Olympic Golf Course, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Olympic Golf Course was stage to the 2016 Olympics golf tournament. Caio […]
Posted on January 17, 2020
The first modern Olympics took place in Athens, Greece in 1896. There were 280 participants from 13 nations competing in 43 events. Golf was not included in the 1st Olympics because at the time there were no golf courses in Greece. The second Olympics were held in Paris, France in 1900 and golf was included […]
Posted on October 29, 2019
Sam Snead was one of the best golfers of all time. Snead had a smooth swing that led him to a record 82 PGA Tour victories, including seven majors. He’s the only golfer to win in six different decades. Snead competed against Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson, the three formed the American Triumvirate. Discover more […]
Posted on October 28, 2019
Clayton Brown began his journey in golf at the age of 13. After moving from Maryland to Virginia, Brown was introduced to the game of golf by some kids while riding the bus. His passion for the game grew from that moment forward. Years later when searching online for colleges Brown discovered the Professional Golfers […]
Posted on July 9, 2019
We’ve gathered golf quotes from the greatest players throughout the ages to inspire you the next time you tee it up. Along with their quotes is a look at what made each of them great. Pick on a golf legend below to see their quote, or scroll to see them all. MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIPS: 4 The […]
Posted on July 9, 2019
Walter Hagen changed the landscape of golf forever. He was supremely influential in raising the stature of the golf professional. His flair and style helped bring the first wave of golf popularity in America. Hagen was an integral part of the early years of the Ryder Cup. He earned 11 major championships, the 3rd most […]
Posted on July 9, 2019
When reflecting upon the history of the game of golf, there has been no golf course more influential than Saint Andrews Links. Saint Andrews Links located in the town of St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, is widely recognized as the “home of golf.” Golf was played upon the Links at St Andrews as far back as […]
Posted on June 14, 2019
Sheldon Friske came to the Professional Golfers Career College from a small town in Canada. He heard about the school while playing college hockey. Friske gained success in the golf industry after graduating from PGCC. He currently works as the Head Professional at the Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club, where he’s been since 2017. Sheldon […]
Posted on June 14, 2019
The quintessential role of the caddie is to bring added value to the game for the golfer. There’s the obvious duty of carrying the golf clubs, but the caddie does much more than that. From making sure the bag is stocked with balls and tees to repairing divots and raking sand traps. We’ve compiled a […]
Posted on May 21, 2019
The Ladies Professional Golf Association, LPGA, was established in 1950 by 13 founding members. Among them was Shirley Spork, a young golfer from Michigan. She later helped found the LPGA Teaching Division. Spork, now 92, remains active in golf and still provides golf lessons to a select few. The Professional Golfers Career College had the […]