With the increasingly popularity of golf, the demand to fill related careers is also on the rise. Many amateur golfers turn to a golf instructor to help them develop their techniques, so teaching golf is a viable career choice for many golf enthusiasts. Teaching golf isnt for everyone, though. See if you have what it takes to make your living as a golf instructor.
You know everything (or almost everything) there is to know about golf. You have to know a subject extremely well if you are going to be able to teach it. Although you may be counting on having only beginning students whose knowledge of the sport is next to nil, you will most likely have intermediate and advanced students too, and they will look to you to help them hone their skills. Before you pursue a career as a golf instructor, ask yourself honestly if you have enough expertise on the sport to assume the role of an expert.
Youve played golf, taught golf, and/or worked in other areas of the industry. Part of knowing golf is playing it regularly. If you dont play golf regularly, you probably dont have what it takes to teach the sport. Also, it is very helpful if you have previously taught golf...