Curriculum Vitae
James R. Pond, MS, PGA, PES, GFS
With 25 years experience in the golf industry, including the last 7 years dedicated to education, health, fitness, and wellness, I am committed to enhancing individuals’ physical strength, stress manage stress, and sense of purpose for improved quality of life. Through integrated golf performance training, I help players of all skill levels.
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
Department of Exercise and Sports Studies
PennWest California
California, Pennsylvania 15419
Telephone (724) 938-6048
FAX – (724) 938-6050
EDUCATION:
Doctoral Work:
PennWest University Global Online
California, Pennsylvania 15419
Doctor of Health Science and
Exercise Leadership, Candidate
Master’s of Science
California University of Pennsylvania
California, Pennsylvania 15419
Exercise Science and Sports Studies
Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention
Bachelor of Arts
California University of Pennsylvania
Major: Liberal Arts
Concentration: Professional Golf Management
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:
2022-Present
PennWest 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 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 GOLF MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY:
2013-2017
Staff Professional
Titleist Golf Company
Carlsbad, CA
ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Program Director
PennWest 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
On Campus Courses Instructed
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 Instructed
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 Grad Exercise Science Internship
Specialized Instruction
PGM Player Development Program
PGM Internship Coordinator – Advisor
FACULTY SERVICE AND COMMITTEES:
2019
Tournament Rules Official for the 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
Techno Gym Golf Fitness Specialization
2019
National Academy of Sports Medicine Golf Fitness Specialist
2019
National Academy of Sports Medicine Performance Enhancement specialist
2016-present
US 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
Savanah, GA and Bluffton, SC
