Many amateur golfers turn to a golf instructor to help them develop their techniques, so teaching golf is a viable career choice for many golf enthusiasts. Teaching golf isn’t for everyone, though. See if you have what it takes to make your living as a golf instructor.
Before you pursue a career as a golf instructor, ask yourself honestly if you have enough expertise on the sport to assume the role of an expert.
You’ve played golf, taught golf, and/or worked in other areas of the industry. Part of knowing golf is playing it regularly. If you don’t play golf regularly, you probably don’t have what it takes to teach the sport. Also, it is very helpful if you have previously taught golf or worked in the industry. In order to be an effective golf instructor, you must understand basic teaching techniques. After all, you will need to be able to communicate with students of every skill level, from the most bumbling beginners to the most assured intermediate and advanced students.