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Article: Golf: Aspiring pros understand it's not just fun and games
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- Maryland Gazette
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- July 20, 2005
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In case anyone thought becoming a golf pro was a breeze, a pair of
county residents, Jason Poknis and Bran Smack, can argue otherwise.
Poknis, 30, and Smack, 28, are both aspiring PGA Professionals, a
process that can take anywhere from two to four years to accomplish.
Contrary to what some might think, there's more to becoming a PGA
Professional than just being able to break par a lot. And, just
because you're a golf pro doesn't mean you pass the work day by
hitting that little, white ball.
"There's definitely a misconception (about PGA Professionals),"
said Smack, an Annapolis resident. "It's a business. You have to be
dedicated; it takes a lot of time and it's quite an investment."
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