<p>Even though the two majors definitely don't compliment one another, I am extremely interested in professional golf management (becoming a PGA teaching professional) and possibly a nursing career. My dream would be to work as a PGA teaching professional during the "playing months" for most golfers (around April/May to October, at least for states that aren't in the South) and to work as a registered nurse or nurse practitioner in a third world country during the remaining months. </p>
<p>I have read that adding another major and/or minor is recommended for PGM students (at least that's what is mentioned on the NC State website), even though the added major and/or minor usually relates to business in most cases, but not necessarily all cases, obviously. </p>
<p>So, my questions are the following:</p>
<p>Would this be a feasible goal?
Would any of you recommend another major in science/health care besides a BSN that I could add to a major in PGM?</p>
<p>If you have any appropriate questions to ask me, please feel free to ask if you need additional information that could possibly add to the quality of your answer!</p>
<p>Thanks for all of the answers ahead of time! =D</p>
<p>Interesting combination. It seems like it would be real hard to make your way up in the PGA only working half the year while there will be others fighting all year round at advancing their career. Professionals and amateurs don’t stop playing golf in the winter, they just go to Florida, Arizona, or overseas. And golf courses don’t close; they go under all types of maintenance. As for being a RN, most places that do placements in the developing world would require a full-time, year-round commitment. </p>
<p>It seems like two fascinating paths and with the right dedication, would each seem feasible. yet together, I think they would each weight the other down and I fear you wouldn’t gain traction in either. </p>
<p>I suggest you look further into each one (the job markets, qualifications, pay, etc), and decide which would better fit you. Of course, you can always change if you are unhappy with one. Nursing school can always be a possibility later in life if you don’t enjoy golf, and vice versa.</p>
<p>Very good insight blueapple! I totally agree with what you said and am currently thinking that pursuing just one or the other would be the best idea. I think that I’m going to still complete pre-med requirements, since the number of classes required for med school is pretty low and a few of them will be taken care of through a school’s general requirements. </p>
<p>I definitely agree with the nursing school possibility later in life, too, as my dad is just over 50 years young and has only been working as a nurse for a few years. </p>
<p>Thanks again! Your response was very encouraging, polite, and helpful! =]</p>