Pro Golfer
By: Makenna Henry
Job Conditions
These people earn a living off of playing in golf tournaments all over the world. Or earn a living by teaching golf. But i would want to be a pro golfer.
Work Conditions
You are normally always out doors playing or practicing, but occasionally practice inside on a putting green, or indoor driving ranges. It takes 4 to 5 hours to finish 18 holes. Touraments are 1-3 day long.
Wages/Salary
Average Pro golfer wins around 2 million a year, Top-name golfer win 100 million a year.
when finishing a tournament will likely result in a payday of at least $25,000,while winning a tournament could be1.5 million.
Another way to get money
you could also get paid by sponsorships. If you sponsor their brand in a golf tournament, you could get 25,000 to 250,000 depending on how much the sponsor wants to pay.
Education Background
LOTS OF PRACTICE
Career Ladder
I played JPGA through 4th grade to 8th, played high school, college, and then PGA.
Employment Outlook
It will be around in the future but it might be played differently.
Related Jobs
If I couldn't play golf I would be a sports announcer for ESPN.
What Characteristics or abilities are needed for a person to be besting this career?
To not be a quitter when you do good or bad, and when loosing, have a positive attitude.
Advantages of this career
You have as much off time as you want and you get to pick your schedule how ever you want.
Disadvantages of this career
It can get super hot while playing and practicing.
LIST OF WEBSITES USED TO FIND INFO
WWW.GOLFLINK.COM
WIKIPEDIA.ORG/WIKI/GOLF