PGA of America CEO Peter Bevacqua: Club pros working harder, valued now more than ever
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PGA of America CEO Peter Bevacqua understands the challenges facing its 27,000 members nationwide.
(Photo courtesy of PGA.com)
LONGMEADOW - Before you give your local golf pro a hard time about the Florida tan or a long winter off, remember what he or she did to earn it – long days, long weeks and long-lasting impact on the game of golf.
And all with a short list of goals.
“What it really comes down to is that all of us are doing our very best to get people out to play golf and to have fun doing it,’’ said Hope Kelley, head golf professional at The Ranch Golf Club in Southwick. “That’s really what it’s all about.’’
It's the PGA of America member you see behind the counter, offering a swing tip, stocking shelves or simultaneously wearing the hats (and ears) of a psychiatrist, bartender and sounding board.
“We rely heavily on our PGA pros,’’ said Jesse Menachem, executive director of the Massachusetts Golf Association. “Collectively, we could not to what we do without their leadership, support and guidance.’’
And if your local PGA pro is lucky, there might also be a chance to play a couple of holes of golf, enjoy a quiet lunch or leave the pro shop with family bef
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