Written by Menswear Style in Sports on the 17th June 2021

What’s something you really love doing? Imagine getting paid for that passion. Wouldn’t it be a dream come true? Now, let’s tailor that dream to something more specific like having ambitions to become a pro golfer. It might not even be you - possibly a talented child who you have that feeling would make it? Don’t kill that spark or that of your child by thinking it is no more than just another feeble dream. You might feel that way, but becoming a pro golfer may not be as difficult or exclusive to some selected few as you think. Those thoughts might be because golf is a popular sport that’s played around the world by millions of people and you wonder just how well and skillful enough an individual must be to the point of becoming a professional golfer. That is a valid thought line but does not mean becoming one is impossible. You should note that there are about 2,000 touring professionals who occasionally play in North America, Europe, and Asia; there are still some thousands more who are local professionals. In other words, there is room for you if you love the game. Here are some tips to help you on your journey.

Train Harder and Become More Educated 

The term professional is usually associated with someone who is knowledgeable and experienced in their field. To become a pro in any sport, especially one like golf, you need to study and practice. A golfer is a career title that is recognized. How do you get to that stage? By following all the necessary training and education routes no matter how skillful you are at the game. You check out some learning resources at Simple Golf Path that you’d find useful. Don’t stop learning, keep training like you were getting ready for a competition.

Research 

If you want to become a pro, do some in-depth research on professional golfing. It would give you a glimpse of whether or not your game style is ready to be on a professional tour. Researching means you find out all the ins and outs of tour golf such as: 

- What tours are out there? 

- What pathway is the best to play in those tours? 

- What playing style do they expect? 

- Are those pathways legitimate? 

- What would it cost you to be in the competition? 

Do You Have a Plan? 

After doing your research and having chosen a tour you feel you are confident to compete in, the next recommended step to take is to set a realistic and personal plan for you on how you’d get to the PGA or LPGA Tour. The plan would serve as a constant reminder that your journey to professional golfing wouldn’t happen overnight and that you have something you’re working towards in the near future. Remember your plan has to be realistic and not a fairytale plan. You can’t expect to start playing in the PGA Tour six months from now- that’s not being realistic. Reachable goals need to be very specific to each year of your journey with a well-researched budget. Why do you need a plan? It is a great source of motivation and can be a business plan when you’re meeting sponsors who might be interested in funding your professional golfing. Speaking about funds, finances are important in becoming a pro golfer. How you intend to get money should be in your plan. Be ready to speak with people about your dreams. One last thing about your plans is that you don’t have to follow them religiously. If you feel you’re not ready for a milestone coming up, wait until you feel certain that you’re ready.

Get a Coach 

All great athletes do not depend on their skill or talent alone, they train consistently with the help of a coach. There are three types of coaches you should have as a golfer: a mental, swing, and physical fitness or conditioning coach. Just as the name implies, the swing coach helps with your swing. The conditioning coach sees to it that you are physically fit, knows your strengths, weaknesses, and can motivate you. The mental coach helps put your mind in the right place; you might not have the budget for them when you’re starting out, but you can get books instead. Just ensure your coaches are people you can trust with your career no matter what. When things begin to fall in place professionally, always try to remain positive because bad and unexpected things would always happen. Don’t joke with your food; eat healthily. After researching and developing a plan, get started immediately.

We recommend train harder and becoming more educated, and getting a coach in this article with Tips to Help you on Your Path to Becoming a Pro Golfer.