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Program Overview & Points Allocation

Professional Recognition Program Overview & Points Allocation

 

OVERVIEW

The PGA of Ontario 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 five different categories. Those categories are:

  • PGA of Ontario Programs
  • PGA Partner Or External Programs
  • Member Recognition Programs
  • Zone Tournaments
  • Service & Volunteerism

In an effort to reward versatility and in-person engagement, we have made the following adjustments to this year’s Professional Recognition Program:
 
•    To be recognized in the Top 100 you must earn points in at least two of the five categories
•    To be recognized in the Top 25 you must earn points in at least three different categories
•    New point values for in-person vs online engagement
•    The deadline to submit and earn PRP points is October 14th

 

POINTS ALLOCATION

1. PGA OF ONTARIO PROGRAMS POINTS

PGA of Ontario Annual General Meeting (AGM)

11

PGA of Ontario Fore Learning Education (in-person)                                                      (Maximum 45 points per year)
PGA of Ontario Fore Learning Education (virtual - must attend in real-time)

9
3

 

2. PGA PARTNER PROGRAM OR EXTERNAL PARTICIPATION POINTS

PGA of Canada Committee Member

 5

PGA of Canada Mentorship Program (Mentor/Mentee)

5

PGA of Canada Training Academy Elective Courses (Non-Specializations and Specialization)

 3

PGA of Canada Tee Talks Digital Series

 2

RBC Scramble Championship

 5

Get Golf Ready

 5

First Tee Program                                                                                                                                 (Maximum 45 points per year)

 5

Take a Kid to the Course Week

5

Assistants & Associates Network (virtual- must attend in real-time)                       (Maximum 45 points per year)
Assistants & Associates Network (in-person)

 3
7

External Education                                                                                                                              (Maximum 30 points per year)

  • Continuing education - Includes but not limited to: CPA, BA/Masters, PGM.
  • Professional development - Includes but not limited to: AGM, CSCM, NGCOA courses in Business Management.
  • TPI Certification
  • External webinars
  • This includes, but is not limited to: First Aid, CPR/AED, WSIB, Health & Safety Training.    
     
    • 1 point webinar
    • 2 points half-day session
    • 4 points full-day session
    • 5 points for a semester of continuing education
    • (maximum 30 points per year)

See point allocation under the list of eligible external education

 

 

3. MEMBER RECOGNITION POINTS

PGA of Ontario Awards Program

 

5
5
10
15

PGA of Ontario Hall of Fame

 

5
5
10

Personal Profile – update PGA of Canada/Ontario website

  • Complete and update your About/Bio section (Personal bio/current role/achievements/awards)
  • Profile picture
  • Update contact information (address/email/phone)
  • Update employment information

5

 

4. ZONE TOURNAMENTS                                                                                          (Maximum 45 points per year) POINTS

Team Series

 

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
2

Player of the Year Series

 

15
10
10
10
10
5
5
5

PGA of Canada Championships - Participant

10

 

5. SERVICE / VOLUNTEERISM POINTS

Board of Directors

 5

Chapter Chair

 5

Assistants & Associates Network Representative

 5

PGA of Ontario Event Host

5

PGA of Ontario Committee Member

  • Awards
  • Tournaments
  • Hall of Fame
  • Professional Development
  • EDI Committee

 

5
5
5
5
5
5

PGA of Ontario Mentorship Program

 5

PGA of Ontario Tournament Support - volunteer as:                                       

  • Starter/Marshall/Score Collector

 

2

Community Involvement                                                                                                                          (Maximum 20 points per year)

  • Host or participant in a Charity Pro-Am
  • Volunteer for a Partner Program or Event i.e., World Junior Girls Championship
  • Volunteer Golf Coach

 

2
2
5

An online form has been created for members to submit a request for points to the PGA office for participation in a PGA Partner Program and/or additional education session. Members are encouraged to submit the online form within seven days of completion of eligible events.
 
To submit a request for points, please complete this form, then click here to submit your supporting documentation. Supporting documentation may consist of proof of registration, (letter or email) certificate of participation or completion.

The Professional Recognition Program is a fluid point system and changes may be made to categories and their points as we see fit.