How to earn points

Fill out this form to get your points

SECTION 1 – PARTICIPATION IN THE PGA OF QUÉBEC ACTIVITIES 

A)

Presence at the PGA of Québec or PGA of Canada Annual General Meeting (AGM)

     9     

B)

Participation in the PGA of Québec's in-person or online courses *

     7

C)

Presence at the PGA of Québec awards ceremony

     5

 

* If the member attends an online meeting, this person must be present at the meeting or watch it within 7 days.


 

SECTION 2 – PARTICIPATION IN THE PGA OF CANADA ACTIVITIES 

A)

PGA of Canada training academy program courses *

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B)

PGA of Canada Tee Talks conference

     7

C)

External professional development training (maximum 50 points and see point chart) **

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D)

Member of the PGA of Canada Board of Directors

     5

E)

RBC local Scramble qualifier host site***

     3

F)

Participate in an RBC Scramble regional qualifier

     3

G)

Host club of a First Tee – Québec program***

     3

H)

Junior Skills Challenge ***

     3

I) Instructor at a PGA of Canada training course      9
 

All courses at the PGA Training Academy of Canada award points. See the points chart below for the value each credit will give you: 


POINT CHART (training academy program courses )

0.5 or 1 credit course = 3 points
2-credit course = 5 points
3-credit courses = 7 points
Courses of more than 3 credits = 9 points

Note: Submission of credit applications for post-secondary education does not count.

** Examples: TPI Certification,University courses, external webinars, prevention and safety CNESST training, and others

 POINT CHART (professional development)

- Half day session or less = 3 points

- Full day session = 7 points

- Multi-day session = 9 points

*** Points will only be awarded to professionals who are actively involved in the execution of the activity


 

SECTION 3 – COACHING

A)

Athlete supervision during competitions*

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B)

Golf Québec regional coach

     7

C)

School golf program coach**

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D)

Coach at the Québec games 

     5

E)

Coach at the Williamson cup

     5

F)

Hosting a junior or amateur competition (regional, provincial, national)***

     3

 

* All professionals who supervise one or more athletes at regional, provincial or national competitions will receive points according to the chart below. The number of athletes supervised by a professional has no impact on the number of points.

POINTS CHART
4 days supervision in competition = 3 points
5-9 days competition supervision = 5 points
10-15 days of competition supervision = 7 points
More than 15 days of competition supervision = 9 points

** All professionals who supervise a school golf program will receive points according to the chart below. The program must have a minimum of 3 practices per week (3 hours per practice) and a minimum of 30 weeks of instruction to be recognized.

POINTS CHART
Assistant coach = 3 points
Head coach = 9 points

***Points will only be awarded to professionals who are actively involved in carrying out the activity.


 

SECTION 4 – MEMBER RECOGNITION

A)

Submit a nomination form for the PGA of Québec awards

     3     

B)

Finalist of a PGA of Québec awards

     5

C)

Winner of a PGA of Québec award

     7

D)

Winner of a PGA of Canada award

     9

E)

Submit a nomination form for the Golf Québec or the PGA of Canada Hall of Fame

     3

F)

Inducted into the Golf Québec Hall of Fame

     9

G)

Inducted into the PGA of Canada Hall of Fame

     9

H) PGA of Québec training session instructor       9

I)

Update your PGA online profile *

     7

 

*Here's what's required to get points for "updating your profile":

1- Upload a photo
2- Validity of your establishment
3- Email
4- Cell
5- Bio
6- Possible lesson types
7- Social media links
8- Check at least either the cell phone or e-mail box in the "display in public directory" box.

 

SECTION 5 – COMPETITIONS (maximum 50 points)

A)

Hosting a PGA of Québec competition*

     5     

B)

Hosting a PGA of Canada competition*

     5

C)

Participation in an 18-hole PGA of Québec competition **

     5

D)

Participation in a 36-hole PGA of Québec competition ***

     7

E)

Participation in the PGA of Québec's Pro-Am competition ****

     9

F)

Participation in the PGA of Québec Match Play Championship

     5

G)

Participation in the Pro-Champions or Pro-Juniors

     5

H)

Participation in the Canada Cup

     9

I)

Participation in the Québec Open

     9

J)

Participation in PGA of Canada competitions

     7

 

* Points will only be awarded to professionals who are actively involved in carrying out the activity.

** Competitions included : Individual Classic, Team Championship, Generations Cup, Ernie Findlay

*** Competitions included : PGA of Québec Championship

**** Competitions included : Pro-Am for Kids, Women's Golf Pro-Am, FIGM Pro-Am


 

SECTION 6 – CONTRIBUTION TO THE PGA OF QUÉBEC, IN YOUR COMMUNITY OR VOLUNTEERING

A)

Member of the PGA of Québec Board of Directors

     9  

B)

Member of a provincial or national golf committee*       5

C)

Community leadership: initiative or volunteer work (maximum 15 points)**

     5

D)

Volunteering in one of PGA of Québec, PGA of Canada, LPGA or PGA competition

     5

 

A member may apply more than once in this category if he/she belongs to more than one provincial or national committee. Example of committee: PGA of Quebec, PGA of Canada, Golf Quebec, Golf Canada, etc...

** Participating in the promotion and development of community and/or charitable initiatives aimed at helping others, going beyond their usual day-to-day tasks

If you believe that points have not been accounted for, please contact the PGA of Québec at info@pgaquebec.com 

The PGA of Québec's TOP25 Professional Development program is constantly evolving and changes to the point system are possible. The PGA of Québec has the flexibility to make adjustments if necessary.