Professional Recognition Program - Overview & Points Allocation

OVERVIEW

The PGA of Manitoba Professional Recognition Program (PRP) recognizes individual PGA Members who make a significant contribution to the Association and the overall well-being of fellow members. This point-driven program is based on being active within the industry through various forms of professional development, education, industry contributions, community involvement, volunteerism, and tournament play.

 

SPECIFICS

Individual PGA Professionals are recognized for:

  • Attending Zone Meetings
  • Volunteer Service
  • Participation in Association Functions
  • Participation in Tournaments
  • Contribution to the success of Association Programs
  • Response to Program Initiatives
  • Non-PGA Industry training, continuing education, professional development

 

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION PROGRAM CATEGORIES

Points are earned for participation in at least four different categories. Those categories are:

  • Participation
  • Education
  • PGA Sport Development Programs
  • Contribution
  • Zone Tournaments
  • Promoting & Supporting
  • Service & Volunteerism

Points submission deadline is October 1, 2024 in order to accommodate our year end celebration during the PGA of Manitoba Buying Show.

 

PARTICIPATION

PGA of Manitoba Annual General Meeting 40
2023 Merchandise Show  (Day 1) 25
2023 Merchandise Show  (Day 2) 25
2023 PGA of Manitoba Awards Gala 30
Attend PGA of Canada Tee Talks Live 25
Attend NGCOA Canada Golf Business Conference & Trade Show                                25

 

EDUCATION

Spring Education Seminar (Day 1) 25
Spring Education Seminar (Day 2) 10
Participate as a Leader in a Spring  Education Panel Discussion    25
Complete a PGA of Canada Management & Leadership Course 25
Complete a PGA of Canada Golf Operations Course 25
Complete a PGA of Canada, NCCP Coaching Course, Workshop, Certification 25
Complete a PGA of Canada, NCCP Teaching Course, Workshop, Certification 25

External Education Workshop  (Maximum 100 points per year)

  • Continuing Education - Includes but not limited to:  CPA, BA / Masters, PGM
  • Professional Development - Includes but not limited to:  CMAC, Courses in Business Management
  • TPI Certification
  • External Webinars - Includes but not limited to:  CPR / AED, Health & Safety Training
    • 5 points - 1 Webinar
    • 10 points - Half Day Session
    • 25 points - Full Day Session
    • 35 points - Semester of Continuing Education

 

 

PGA SPORT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (You are the primary or supporting provider)

First Tee / Future Links / Junior Lesson, Clinic or Camp Program                         10
Get Golf Ready 10
Golf Canada Junior Skills Challenge 10
NGCOA Take a Kid to the Course  10
RBC Scramble Championship Qualifier 10

 

CONTRIBUTION

Submit Awards Nomination (5 points per category / Max 10 points)                                                                                                        Max 10

Feedback - Questionnaires / Requests (by the Deadline)

  • 1 to 7 Question Survey = 5 Points
  • 8 to 15 Question Survey = 10 Points
  • 16 to 23 Question Survey = 15 Points
  • 23 to 30 Question Survey = 20 Points
  • 31+ Question Survey = 25 Points
  
Update PGA of Canada Profile 5 
2023 Manitoba Zone Award Winner 20
2023 National Award Winner 25

 

TOURNAMENTS  (Personally Participating)  Maximum 60 Points

Spring Pro Am 10
Spring Classic 10
Pro Lady 10
Pro Junior 10
Pro Pro 10
PGA Championship 15
Fall Championship 15
Fall Pro Am 10
Assistants / Women's / Senior Championship                                                  15

PGA of Manitoba Match Play Event

  • Round 1 - 10 points
  • Round 2  - 5 points
  • Round 3 - 5 points
  • Round 4 - 5 points

 
Participate at a PGA of Canada National Event 15

 

PROMOTING & SUPPORTING

PGA of Canada Event Host 10
RBC Scramble Regional Final Event Host 10
PGA of Manitoba Event Host 10
Participate in a Fellow Professionals Pro Am (Maximum 20 points)                                                                                   5 per

 

SERVICE & VOLUNTEERISM

Serve of the PGA of Manitoba Board                                                                               15
Serve on a PGA of Manitoba Committee 10
Allied Industry Service (Golf Manitoba / NGCOA) 10
Community Volunteer 10