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
