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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, 2026 in order to accommodate our year end celebration at the 2026 PGA of Manitoba Awards Gala on Friday, October 23.

 

PARTICIPATION

PGA of Manitoba Annual General Meeting 40
2025 Merchandise Show  (Day 1) 25
2025 Merchandise Show  (Day 2) 25
2025 PGA of Manitoba Awards Ceremony 30
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
Participate in an Apprentice Orientation & Education Session (Keynote Speaker Event) 10
Participate in an Assistants Education Day event  (Assist. Board Run Event) 5
Complete a PGA of Canada Management & Leadership Course  (see course list) 25
Complete a PGA of Canada Golf Operations Course  (see course list) 25
Complete a PGA of Canada, NCCP Coaching Course, Workshop, Certification  (see course list) 25
Complete a PGA of Canada, NCCP Teaching Course, Workshop, Certification  (see course list) 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 / Adult Clinic Series 10
Golf Canada Junior Skills Challenge 10
NGCOA Take a Kid to the Course  10
RBC Scramble Championship Local Qualifier - Host Course Professional 10
RBC Scramble Regional Final - Playing Professional with a Team 10

 

CONTRIBUTION

Submit Awards Nomination (2 points per nomination / Max 10 points)                                                                                                        Max 10
Submit a PGA of Manitoba Award Nominee Package if nominated (no additional points awarded for multiple package submissions) 20

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 
2025 Manitoba Zone Award Winner 20
2025 National Award Winner 25

 

TOURNAMENTS  (Personally Participating)  Maximum 60 Points  (other than identified exceptions)

Spring Pro Am 10
Spring Classic 10
Pro Pro 10
PGA Championship 15
Fall Championship / Assistants' Championship 15
Fall Pro Am 10
Women's / Senior Championship                                                  15
PGA of Manitoba Match Play Event 10
Pro Junior  (Participation in this event does NOT count towards point maximum and is awarded as a stand alone event) 20
Pro Lady   (Participation in this event does NOT count towards point maximum and is awarded as a stand alone event) 20
Participate at a PGA of Canada National Event  (Participation in these events does NOT count towards point maximum) 15

 

PROMOTING & SUPPORTING   

PGA of Canada Event Host  (Primary contact at course - Head Pro and / or GM -  will receive points) 10
RBC Scramble Local Qualifier Host  (Primary contact at course - Head Pro and / or GM -  will receive points) 10
PGA of Manitoba Event Host  (Primary contact at course - Head Pro and / or GM - will receive points) 10
Participate in a Fellow Professionals Pro Am (Maximum 20 points)                                                                                   5 per
Have professional photo head shot done at 2025 PGA of  Manitoba Buying Show 5
Complete a video for social media submission at 2025 PGA of Manitoba Buying Show 5

 

SERVICE & VOLUNTEERISM

Serve of the PGA of Manitoba Board                                                                               20
PGA of Manitoba Board Members - Attend & participate in the multi-day board retreat 20
Serve on a PGA of Manitoba Committee (Full Points = Executive Committee & Assistants' Board / Half Points = Membership Chair, Awards Chair, Education Chair, Tournament Chair) 10
Allied Industry Service (Golf Manitoba / NGCOA) 10
Community Volunteer 10