I am a beginner in golf, and since the first day i play i want to be a
certified PGA instructor. First, i need to find a instructor in SF.
Second, i need good practice range near San Francisco State University
on 1600 Holloway Ave. Thrid, i want to know how to get certified as a
PGA instructor and the average years to become one.

Howdy!

There are many pros in the San Francisco Bay area. Below is a list to
get you started. You can also often find the names of local
instructors by contacting whichever courses you choose to play.

- Golf Pros in the San Francisco Bay Area
  http://www.sfgolfer.com/golfpros.htm

- Mark Blakemore
  http://www.pgaprofessional.com/about.html

- Morgan Wright
  http://www.pgapros.com/cgi-bin/prosearch.cgi

- Ernie Barbour, PGA Golf Professional (San Ramon, California)
  http://www.golfsupport.com/barbour.htm

- Boundary Oak Golf Instruction 
  http://www.boundaryoak.com/03_00gi.html

There are also many courses and practice ranges available. The SF
Golfer network has a large clickable map of bay area courses, complete
with green fees and descriptions.
(http://www.sfgolfer.com/golfmap.htm)

The closest course I could find to your location that specifically
featured full practice facilities is the Harding Park Golf Club
(http://www.usagolfgreens.com/california/hardingpkgca.htm).

To become a certified PGA instructor, you will need to meet the PGA
Teaching Professional qualifications. To do so, you must be eligibly
employed and pass a playing ability test. You must also complete the
Golf Professional Training Program (GPTP) while working under a Class
A PGA Golf Professional. The GPTP is a three-level training program
that includes seminars, work experience, and self-study courses.
Completion of the GPTP can be expensive, but there are scholarships
available from Titleist and FootJoy. The training process typically
takes 3-5 years to complete. The PGA Professional Readiness
Orientation Program (http://www.pgalinks.com/pro/index1.cfm) can give
you more information on program specifics, fees, and other related
materials.

Good luck with your endeavor!



PGA Professional Readiness Orientation Program
http://www.pgalinks.com/pro/index1.cfm

PGA.COM, Questions and Answers
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