Curriculum Vitae

James R. Pond, MS, PGA, PES, GFS, LBCI

With 25 years of experience in the golf industry, including the last seven years dedicated to education, health, fitness, and wellness, I am committed to enhancing individuals’ physical strength, stress management, and sense of purpose for an improved quality of life. Through integrated golf performance training, I help players of all skill levels.

Business Address

Department of Exercise and Sports Studies
Pennsylvania Western University California Campus
250 University Avenue
California, Pennsylvania 15419
Telephone: (724) 938-6048
FAX: (724) 938-6050

Education Doctoral Work:

Pennsylvania Western University Global Online

California, Pennsylvania 15419

Doctor of Health Science and Exercise Leadership, Candidate

Master of Science:

California University of Pennsylvania

California, Pennsylvania 15419

Exercise Science and Sports Studies

Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention

Bachelor of Science:

California University of Pennsylvania

California, Pennsylvania 15419

Bachelor of Arts Major: Liberal Arts

Concentration: Professional Golf Management

Academic Appointments:

2022–Present

Pennsylvania Western University – California

Department of Exercise, Health and Sport Sciences

Program Director, Professional Golf Management

Tenure-Track Faculty

2017–July 2022

California University of Pennsylvania

Department of Exercise and Sports Science

Instructor Professorship, Full-Time Temporary

2017–August 2022

Assistant Director, Internship Coordinator,

Professional Golf Management Program

Full-Time Employment in Golf Management Industry

2012–2017

PGA Head Golf Professional

Lone Pine Country Club

Washington, PA

2006–2012

Assistant Golf Professional

Valley Brook Country Club

McMurray, PA

2005–2006

Assistant Golf Professional

Butler’s Golf Course

Elizabeth, PA

Business Partner in Golf Management Industry

2013–2017

Staff Professional

Titleist Golf Company

Carlsbad, CA

Academic Teaching Experience

Program Director

Pennsylvania Western University California

Professional Golf Management

July 2022–Present

Assistant Professor

Exercise, Health, and Sport Sciences

Pennsylvania Western University

Instructor/Assistant Professorship

Exercise Science and Sport Studies

2017–June 2022

California University of Pennsylvania

Courses Instructed:

On-Campus Courses

• PGM 100/PGMT 1000: Introduction to Professional Golf Management

• PGM 150/PGMT 1500: Teaching Golf I

• PGM 200/PGMT 2000: Intermediate Topics in Professional Golf Management

• PGM 250/PGMT 2500: Golf Operations Management

• PGM 260/PGMT 2600: Golf Performance Coaching and Technology

• PGM 300/PGMT 3000: Advanced Topics in Professional Golf Management

• PGM 350/PGMT 3500: Food and Beverage Management

• PGM 410/PGMT 4100: Teaching Golf II • SPT 315: Facility and Event Management

• SPT 360: Sports Communication

Online Courses

• FIT 300: Business Aspects of Fitness

• PGM 125/PGMT 4951: PGM Internship I

• PGM 225/PGMT 4952: PGM Internship II

• PGM 325/PGMT 4953: PGM Internship III

• PGM 405/PGMT 4050: Expanded Golf Operations

• PGM 425/PGMT 4954: PGM Internship IV

• PGM 435/PGMT 4955: PGM Internship V

• EXSC 7600: Leadership and Professional Development

• EXSC 7040: Golf Performance Training

• EXSC 7440: Golf Performance Program Design

• EXSC 7740: Current Topics in Golf Performance Training

• EXSC 7950: Graduate Exercise Science Internship

Faculty Service and Committees

2019 Tournament Rules Official, PIAA West Regional Championship

2017–Present Faculty Advisor, Professional Golf Management Student Society

Professional Presentations and Publications

• Pond, J. (2023, January 26). Using your club to promote health and wellness [Conference presentation]. 2023 PGA Show, Orlando, FL, United States.

• Pond, J., & Parrish, T. (2022, January 25). The four pillars of player performance [Conference presentation]. 2022 PGA Show, Orlando, FL, United States.

• Pond, J., Barroner, J., & Hatton, J. (2020, October 19). What is golf performance training? [Conference presentation]. Technogym Sport and Performance Summit – Golf Edition, Online Summit.

• Pond, J. (2020, May 19). Fueling for golf [Keynote address]. Kuhn Golf Learning Center, Peters Township, PA, United States.

• Pond, J. (2020). Fueling for golf [Keynote address]. One Under Golf, Cincinnati, OH, United States (Zoom session).

• Pond, J. (2017, September 6). Career pathways through professional golf management [Keynote address]. California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA, United States.

• Pond, J. (2012, December 5). Creating your unique career path [Keynote address]. California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA, United States.

Professional Organizations

2012–Present

Committee Member, Tri-State PGA Mentoring and Assistant/Associate Committee

2005–Present

Member, Tri-State PGA Section 2005–Present Member, Professional Golfers’ Association of America

Certifications

2022 Lynn Blake Certified Golf Instructor

2020 TrackMan Golf Level 1 and 2 Launch Monitor Certified Professional

2020 KCoach – KVest 3D Golf Analysis Level 1

2020 The Golf Lab – Golf Engineer Level 1 2020 Technogym Golf Fitness Specialization

2019 National Academy of Sports Medicine Golf Fitness Specialist

2019 National Academy of Sports Medicine Performance Enhancement Specialist

2016–Present U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach

2011–Present “Class A” PGA Professional

2007 Passed the PGA PAT “Playing Ability Test”

2006–Present Certified Club Fitting Specialist with TaylorMade Golf, PING, Mizuno, and Titleist Golf Equipment Manufacturers

Honors and Awards

2024 Bill Strausbaugh Award Winner, Tri-State Section

2023 PGA Player Development Award Winner, Tri-State Section

2023 PGA Professional Development Award Winner, Tri-State Section

2021 PGA Professional Development Award Winner, Tri-State Section

2019 Presidential Scholar, California University of Pennsylvania

Industry Shows and Conferences

2014–Present PGA of America, Annual Merchandise Show and Conference, Orlando, FL

2007–Present Tri-State PGA, Biannual Meetings

2016–2017 Coach Camp for Golf Instructors – Multiple presenters teaching methods on the mental game, human movement, mechanics, and coaching, Savannah, GA, and Bluffton, SC