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Requirements

Requirements

Anyone wishing to start training to become a Swiss PGA golf instructor must fulfil the following requirements before starting the education:

  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • Handicap maximum 4.4 for men and 6.4 for women
  • Proof of playing ability (exact Hcp at the date of application)
  • Knowledge of English: 1st Certificate level
  • Swiss citizenship or residence permit B/C
  • Contract with a golf club and contract with the head professional of the club (this must be at least Class "A" certified)
  • Completed vocational training or completed secondary school
  • Successfully completed J+S leader course (5-day basic course)

Training fee: CHF 10,000 (for 3 years), each additional year CHF 1,500

Membership fee: CHF 330 in the first year, CHF 440 in the second and third year.

 

Events
Date Event
17. Feb 2025 Online Kick-off-Meeting (Information’s about 2025) Details 
23. - 27. Feb 2025 2025_J+S Coaching Juniors (Tenero) Details 
19. - 20. Mar 2025 2025_Swiss PGA Spring Days 1st, 2nd & 3rd year Details 
21. Mar 2025 2025_J+S Exam Coaching Juniors: 3rd year (Magglingen) Details 
01. May 2025 2025_J+S Modul Course Management Details 
26. - 27. May 2025 2025_J+S Modul Mental Aspects Details 
06. - 07. Sep 2025 2025_Swiss PGA Apprentice Championship (Crans-sur-Sierre) Details 
20. - 24. Oct 2025 2025_J+S Leiterkurs: (for new Aprentices, starting 2026) Details 
23. - 24. Oct 2025 2025_Swiss PGA Autumn Days: 1st, 2nd, 3rd year Details 
25. - 26. Oct 2025 2025_Swiss PGA Final Exam: 3rd year Details 
29. - 31. Oct 2025 2025_Clubfitting & Repairs Details 
15. - 16. Nov 2025 2025_J+S Modul Fitness Module Details 
15. - 19. Dec 2025 2025_Industry Modul Business Details