Hi CYP_PGA

Subject: Re: Hi CYP_PGA Sat Dec 19, 2009 8:03 am

GO WARREN! haha. Even after so many years playing there, i still miss read. yup nobody has passed the pro test( a pro) in recent memory.

Subject: Re: Hi CYP_PGA Sat Dec 19, 2009 8:19 am

I saw you there yesterday Just, playing in shorts now a days huh..... not in New Zealand my friend! Very Happy

Subject: Re: Hi CYP_PGA Sat Dec 19, 2009 9:25 am

shorthitter wrote:: I saw you there yesterday Just, playing in shorts now a days huh..... not in New Zealand my friend!

Tee off the gold/black tees off hole 10? heehee...

Subject: Re: Hi CYP_PGA Sat Dec 19, 2009 9:37 am

for me, i am using gold tees.... Heheheh

Newbie Golfer Posts : 50 Join date : 2009-07-27

Warren is not an easy course... my teaching pro used to be member there and he said the passing rate for pro test taken at Warren is one of the lowest ard...

Subject: Re: Hi CYP_PGA Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:29 am

Dont worry , i dont want to pass pro in singapore ,but in australia . i just training in singapore because my parents

Subject: Re: Hi CYP_PGA Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:31 am

Hi Cyp, I don't think the courses are any easier in Australia. The weather may be though.

Subject: Re: Hi CYP_PGA Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:56 am

yeah i know but the pga is more recognize than in sgp

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Cyp_PGA wrote:: yeah i know but the pga is more recognize than in sgp

whoa!!....does that mean that if you get the card, you will be on the OneAsia tour? Does it also allow you to go into Asian tour?

Sorry for this dummy question.....as I can only dream about this.....due to my significant lack of talent....

Subject: Re: Hi CYP_PGA Sat Dec 19, 2009 11:23 am

If i graduate from pga australia i got a european card according to my aussie coach who did te same before turning coach

Subject: Re: Hi CYP_PGA Sat Dec 19, 2009 11:54 am

Cyp_PGA wrote:: If i graduate from pga australia i got a european card according to my aussie coach who did te same before turning coach

u mean greg? send my regards... din see him the other day when i were having late dinner at green fairways....(did see his name on the board though)

Subject: Re: Hi CYP_PGA Sat Dec 19, 2009 12:08 pm

yeah ok
cheers

Subject: Re: Hi CYP_PGA Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:20 pm

Cyp_PGA wrote:: yeah i know but the pga is more recognize than in sgp

Then i wish you all the best when you turn pro in aussie land... But sometimes i petty those aussie pros while playing the aussie tour, they have to pull their own golf carts.... Smile

Subject: Re: Hi CYP_PGA Sat Dec 19, 2009 6:15 pm

shorthitter wrote:: I saw you there yesterday Just, playing in shorts now a days huh..... not in New Zealand my friend!

Dont have enough money to buy that many pairs of pants mate. haha. i wear shorts to practice on wkdays most times.

Subject: Re: Hi CYP_PGA Sat Dec 19, 2009 8:35 pm

jhan18 wrote:

shorthitter wrote:: I saw you there yesterday Just, playing in shorts now a days huh..... not in New Zealand my friend!

Dont have enough money to buy that many pairs of pants mate. haha. i wear shorts to practice on wkdays most times.

You will be playing in Jandals next!

Subject: Re: Hi CYP_PGA Sun Dec 20, 2009 10:09 pm

haha i wld if they let me mate=) wow cyp_pga i didnt know they give european tour cards as hand outs like that. All the pros should go to Australia then

Subject: Re: Hi CYP_PGA Sun Dec 20, 2009 10:26 pm

i dont know my coach tell me that but i will no better when i will be there ...... i guess maybe the top of the school like the top 10

Subject: Re: Hi CYP_PGA Mon Dec 21, 2009 7:10 am

It wont be a Tour Card, if you do your 3 year Trainee ship your Oz card will be recognised in Europe.

The OZ PGA and PGA Tour are run by different departments....

If you are going down just for Oz Q school that is different as they are now linked with the One Asia Tour, but even they do not have ties with Europe.

Subject: Re: Hi CYP_PGA Tue Dec 22, 2009 12:14 pm

ok thanks for the information anyway .... as soon as i play tour im happy start in asian tour... or asean tour just step by step to pga tour (My dream)

Subject: Re: Hi CYP_PGA Tue Dec 22, 2009 1:16 pm

Cyp_PGA wrote:: ok thanks for the information anyway .... as soon as i play tour im happy start in asian tour... or asean tour just step by step to pga tour (My dream)

Dont want to rain on your parade mate, but unless you are Asean you cannot play Asean Tour.....

Subject: Re: Hi CYP_PGA Tue Dec 22, 2009 1:24 pm

Is there an ASEAN tour? I tot oni Asian Tour... scratch

Subject: Re: Hi CYP_PGA Tue Dec 22, 2009 1:35 pm

No the Asean/Mercedes Tour. $50k usd purses but must be citizen of Asean Country to compete.

http://www.aseangolftour.com.sg/

Subject: Re: Hi CYP_PGA Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:28 pm

yup. they have the mercedes benz masters at laguna annually. i played a few events on the tour this year

Subject: Re: Hi CYP_PGA Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:57 pm

then if i graduate from pga school 3 year traineeship in australia where can i play exepts austrlian tour ???

Golf Professionals Posts : 856 Join date : 2009-06-24

Cyp_PGA wrote:: then if i graduate from pga school 3 year traineeship in australia where can i play exepts austrlian tour ???

If you graduate from 3 year traineeship in Oz, you can't play on any tour. At best you will be able to play in some local Pro-Am events. A traineeship will make you a member on The Aust PGA which means you are able to be an instructor, club fitter/repairer, Club Pro or tournament player. To play on Tour you must go to the Q-School tournament and earn a card.

If you are a good player and by that I mean you are regularly shooting below par , have the occasional 65 or 66 and have had success at amateur level (winning junior or amateur tournaments) then a 3 year traineeship is not the best option. If you are a player, then go to the Q-School and try your luck.

If you are a 1 or 2 handicap and 72 is a good score for you then best to do the traineeship and focus on coaching, club fitting etc.

I know so many unbelievable players that are shooting 5, 6 under when playing social golf and can't make a $ on tour. It is a tough road and only a very small percentage of golfers can make a living on Tour.

I hope this info helps and good luck with it all