{"id":185,"date":"2024-10-04T20:37:38","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T20:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iscsba.com\/TheGolfProf\/?page_id=185"},"modified":"2025-07-16T18:10:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T18:10:26","slug":"curriculum-vitae","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iscsba.com\/TheGolfProf\/curriculum-vitae\/","title":{"rendered":"Curriculum Vitae"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Curriculum Vitae<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n

James R. Pond, MS, PGA, PES, GFS, LBCI<\/strong><\/h4>\n

With 25 years of experience in the golf industry, including the last eight 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.<\/p>\n

Business Address <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Department of Exercise, Health, and Sport Studies
\nPennsylvania Western University California Campus
\n250 University Avenue
\nCalifornia, Pennsylvania 15419
\nTelephone: (724) 938-6048
\nFAX: (724) 938-6050<\/p>\n

Education Doctoral Work:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Pennsylvania Western University Global Online<\/p>\n

California, Pennsylvania 15419<\/p>\n

Doctor of Health Science and Exercise Leadership, Candidate<\/p>\n

Master of Science:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

California University of Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

California, Pennsylvania 15419<\/p>\n

Exercise Science and Sports Studies<\/p>\n

Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention<\/p>\n

Bachelor of Science:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

California University of Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

California, Pennsylvania 15419<\/p>\n

Bachelor of Arts Major: Liberal Arts<\/p>\n

Concentration: Professional Golf Management<\/p>\n

Academic Appointments:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
2022\u2013Present<\/h5>\n

Pennsylvania Western University \u2013 California<\/p>\n

Department of Exercise, Health and Sport Sciences<\/p>\n

Program Director, Professional Golf Management<\/p>\n

Tenure-Track Faculty<\/p>\n

2017\u2013July 2022<\/h5>\n

California University of Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

Department of Exercise and Sports Science<\/p>\n

Instructor Professorship, Full-Time Temporary<\/p>\n

2017\u2013August 2022<\/h5>\n

Assistant Director, Internship Coordinator,<\/p>\n

Professional Golf Management Program<\/p>\n

Full-Time Employment in Golf Management Industry<\/strong><\/h4>\n
2012\u20132017<\/h5>\n

PGA Head Golf Professional<\/p>\n

Lone Pine Country Club<\/p>\n

Washington, PA<\/p>\n

2006\u20132012<\/h5>\n

Assistant Golf Professional<\/p>\n

Valley Brook Country Club<\/p>\n

McMurray, PA<\/p>\n

2005\u20132006<\/h5>\n

Assistant Golf Professional<\/p>\n

Butler\u2019s Golf Course<\/p>\n

Elizabeth, PA<\/p>\n

Business Partner in Golf Management Industry<\/strong><\/h4>\n

2013\u20132017<\/p>\n

Staff Professional<\/p>\n

Titleist Golf Company<\/p>\n

Carlsbad, CA<\/p>\n

Academic Teaching Experience<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Program Director<\/p>\n

Pennsylvania Western University California<\/p>\n

Professional Golf Management<\/p>\n

July 2022\u2013Present<\/h5>\n

Assistant Professor<\/p>\n

Exercise, Health, and Sport Sciences<\/p>\n

Pennsylvania Western University<\/p>\n

Instructor\/Assistant Professorship<\/p>\n

Exercise Science and Sport Studies<\/p>\n

2017\u2013June 2022<\/h5>\n

California University of Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

Courses Instructed: <\/strong><\/h4>\n
On-Campus Courses<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\u2022 PGM 100\/PGMT 1000: Introduction to Professional Golf Management<\/p>\n

\u2022 PGM 150\/PGMT 1500: Teaching Golf I<\/p>\n

\u2022 PGM 200\/PGMT 2000: Intermediate Topics in Professional Golf Management<\/p>\n

\u2022 PGM 250\/PGMT 2500: Golf Operations Management<\/p>\n

\u2022 PGM 260\/PGMT 2600: Golf Performance Coaching and Technology<\/p>\n

\u2022 PGM 300\/PGMT 3000: Advanced Topics in Professional Golf Management<\/p>\n

\u2022 PGM 350\/PGMT 3500: Food and Beverage Management<\/p>\n

\u2022 PGM 410\/PGMT 4100: Teaching Golf II \u2022 SPT 315: Facility and Event Management<\/p>\n

\u2022 SPT 360: Sports Communication<\/p>\n

Online Courses <\/strong><\/h5>\n

\u2022 FIT 300: Business Aspects of Fitness<\/p>\n

\u2022 PGM 125\/PGMT 4951: PGM Internship I<\/p>\n

\u2022 PGM 225\/PGMT 4952: PGM Internship II<\/p>\n

\u2022 PGM 325\/PGMT 4953: PGM Internship III<\/p>\n

\u2022 PGM 405\/PGMT 4050: Expanded Golf Operations<\/p>\n

\u2022 PGM 425\/PGMT 4954: PGM Internship IV<\/p>\n

\u2022 PGM 435\/PGMT 4955: PGM Internship V<\/p>\n

\u2022 EXSC 7600: Leadership and Professional Development<\/p>\n

\u2022 EXSC 7040: Golf Performance Training<\/p>\n

\u2022 EXSC 7440: Golf Performance Program Design<\/p>\n

\u2022 EXSC 7740: Current Topics in Golf Performance Training<\/p>\n

\u2022 EXSC 7950: Graduate Exercise Science Internship<\/p>\n

Faculty Service and Committees<\/strong><\/h4>\n

2019 Tournament Rules Official, PIAA West Regional Championship<\/p>\n

2017\u2013Present Faculty Advisor, Professional Golf Management Student Society<\/p>\n

Professional Presentations and Publications<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u2022 Pond, J. (2023, January 26). Using your club to promote health and wellness [Conference presentation]. 2023 PGA Show, Orlando, FL, United States.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pond, J., & Parrish, T. (2022, January 25). The four pillars of player performance [Conference presentation]. 2022 PGA Show, Orlando, FL, United States.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pond, J., Barroner, J., & Hatton, J. (2020, October 19). What is golf performance training? [Conference presentation]. Technogym Sport and Performance Summit \u2013 Golf Edition, Online Summit.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pond, J. (2020, May 19). Fueling for golf [Keynote address]. Kuhn Golf Learning Center, Peters Township, PA, United States.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pond, J. (2020). Fueling for golf [Keynote address]. One Under Golf, Cincinnati, OH, United States (Zoom session).<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pond, J. (2017, September 6). Career pathways through professional golf management [Keynote address]. California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA, United States.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pond, J. (2012, December 5). Creating your unique career path [Keynote address]. California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA, United States.<\/p>\n

Professional Organizations<\/strong><\/h4>\n

2012\u2013Present<\/p>\n

Committee Member, Tri-State PGA Mentoring and Assistant\/Associate Committee<\/p>\n

2005\u2013Present<\/p>\n

Member, Tri-State PGA Section 2005\u2013Present Member, Professional Golfers\u2019 Association of America<\/p>\n

Certifications<\/strong><\/h4>\n

2022 Lynn Blake Certified Golf Instructor<\/p>\n

2020 TrackMan Golf Level 1 and 2 Launch Monitor Certified Professional<\/p>\n

2020 KCoach \u2013 KVest 3D Golf Analysis Level 1<\/p>\n

2020 The Golf Lab \u2013 Golf Engineer Level 1 2020 Technogym Golf Fitness Specialization<\/p>\n

2019 National Academy of Sports Medicine Golf Fitness Specialist<\/p>\n

2019 National Academy of Sports Medicine Performance Enhancement Specialist<\/p>\n

2016\u2013Present U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach<\/p>\n

2011\u2013Present \u201cClass A\u201d PGA Professional<\/p>\n

2007 Passed the PGA PAT \u201cPlaying Ability Test\u201d<\/p>\n

2006\u2013Present Certified Club Fitting Specialist with TaylorMade Golf, PING, Mizuno, and Titleist Golf Equipment Manufacturers<\/p>\n

Honors and Awards<\/strong><\/h4>\n

2024 Bill Strausbaugh Award Winner, Tri-State Section<\/p>\n

2023 PGA Player Development Award Winner, Tri-State Section<\/p>\n

2023 PGA Professional Development Award Winner, Tri-State Section<\/p>\n

2021 PGA Professional Development Award Winner, Tri-State Section<\/p>\n

2019 Presidential Scholar, California University of Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

Industry Shows and Conferences<\/strong><\/h4>\n

2014\u2013Present PGA of America, Annual Merchandise Show and Conference, Orlando, FL<\/p>\n

2007\u2013Present Tri-State PGA, Biannual Meetings<\/p>\n

2016\u20132017 Coach Camp for Golf Instructors \u2013 Multiple presenters teaching methods on the mental game, human movement, mechanics, and coaching, Savannah, GA, and Bluffton, SC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  My CV   Curriculum Vitae James R. Pond, MS, PGA, PES, GFS, LBCI With 25 years of experience in the golf industry, including the last eight years dedicated to education, health, fitness, and wellness, I am committed to enhancing individuals’ physical<\/p>\n

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