10 Golf Management Degree Programs

The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Professional Golf and Golf Complexes Management (PGGCM) is a set of coherent academic courses that provide the educational and practical foundation for individuals interested in the golf profession — who want to become competent golfers, professional golfers and/or managers of golf complexes and country clubs.

The BA (Hons) Golf Management course is based in Dornoch close to the world-renowned Royal Dornoch Golf Club.

This degree, unique in Scotland, is part of a partnership between the university and the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA). Based in Dornoch, close to the world-renowned Royal Dornoch Golf Club, the BA (Hons) Professional Golf is aimed at those aspiring to a career in the golf industry and offers the opportunity to work in various roles, with a particular focus on coaching and performance.

The MSc in Golf Management offers students a chance to develop essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the golf industry. The program covers areas such as golf operations, tournament manag...

The Golf Course Management, Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for varied golf industry careers. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

This program is designed to prepare students for exciting employment opportunities in the $15 billion Canadian golf industry, both on the golf course and off. Theoretical concepts taught in the classroom are blended with practical learning opportunities gained through exposure to various golf facilities. At the golf course level, students examine the many aspects of golf operations such as agronomy, hospitality, retail and golf event planning. Away from the golf course, students have the opportunity to explore a variety of career paths at facilities that support the game. Students gain professional and managerial skills for industry and self-employment, as well as practical experience through participation in a work term and extensive field trips to golf courses and golf industry properties.

Golf and Club Management (Co-op) is a two-year diploma program that focuses on the fundamentals of managing and operating a golf or recreational club. Apply the knowledge you learned in the classroom to a co-op work experience with professionals in the field. Graduates of this program can explore numerous career opportunities in the growing golf and club industry.

Golf drives more than $84 billion in economic activity each year across the United States, according to Forbes. The Thomas and Joy LaCour Bachelor of Science in business administration with a major in golf management at Trine University can equip you for success in this growing industry while giving you a versatile foundation for multiple business careers.

Keiser University’s Online Master of Science in Golf Teaching and Learning program prepares students for careers in the golf instruction industry. This intensive program provides current and aspiring golf instructors with theoretical and practical knowledge in teaching and learning concepts applicable to golf, including the science of the golf swing, the science of learning, motor skill acquisition, coaching adult golfers, teaching youth golfers, and the business of teaching.

The course has been designed to develop suitably trained and qualified graduates to gain rewarding and exciting careers in the golf industry. It is an intellectually stimulating course, with a strong practical focus enabling students to develop their practical skills, academic knowledge, sports science support and coaching experience.