In this episode of “The Teacher and The Pro”, host Nathan Rarick interviews Andrew Cornish, an Assistant Golf Professional at Llanerch Country Club just outside of Philadelphia, PA.
They discuss Andrew’s decision to become a PGA Professional after earning a criminal justice degree. He shares his journey and his favorite parts about the profession.
Andrew then talks about the competitive tournament golf he plays in the Philadelphia PGA section.
Chapters:
[00:00] Meet Andrew Cornish: From College Golf to PGA Professional Golf
[01:04] High School Injury
[01:25] Journey to College Golf
[01:53] Choosing the PGA Professional Path
[02:42] The PGA Program Explained
[03:32] Experience as an Associate Professional
[04:42] A Day in the Pro Shop
[06:10] Community Connections
[11:45] Highs and Lows of the Job
[12:41] Winter Work and Golf Simulators
[13:51] Member Trips and Pinehurst
[15:06] Finding Time to Play
[16:34] Advice for Aspiring PGA Professionals
[20:13] Rapid Fire Questions
