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PGM 101—Orientation To Professional Golf (3,3)
An introduction to Professional Golf Management. The educational and certification requirements in the PGM industry are discussed. Career opportunities are explored.
PGM 105—The Teaching Method Of Golf (3,4)
Prerequisite: PGM 101
This course identifies factors and processes used in curriculum planning, instructional design and development used in teaching the “golf swing”. Content includes motivational theories and learning styles of adult learners, selection of instructional technology and construction of assessment tools. Analysis of teaching approaches of prominent golf instructors is included.
PGM 106—Golf Turf Grass Management (3,4)
Prerequisite: PGM 101
Principles and methods of establishing and maintaining turfgrass for golf courses. Identification of basic plant and soil materials, maintenance requirements and management concepts of turfgrasses in various environments.
PGM 210—Internship I, Basic Golf Management (3,4)
Prerequisites: PGM 101, PGM 105, PGM 106 or Consent of instructor
This internship will provide an opportunity to apply many of the skills and theoretical concepts learned to date. Working with the instructor, a PGA professional (as the student’s on-site mentor), the student will gain on-the-job training for acquiring practical skills relevant to the student’s career objectives. Specialized seminars are held one hour weekly in conjunction with the course.
PGM 212—Internship II, Intermediate Golf Management (3,4)
Prerequisites: PGM 210, Consent of instructor
This intermediate internship will provide an opportunity to apply many of the advanced skills and theoretical concepts learned to date. Working with the instructor, a PGA professional (as the student’s on-site mentor), the student will gain on-the-job training for acquiring practical skills related to the student’s career objectives. Specialized seminars are held one hour weekly in conjunction with the course.
PGM 225—Golf Operations (3,4)
Prerequisite: PGM 210
This course focuses on knowledge of golf products, the ProShop, Junior programs, the restaurant, tournament set-up and management, golf course design and construction.
PGM 299—Topics in Professional Golf Management (Variable, 1-8)
This course addresses the rapid changes in the Professional Golf Management (PGM) field by presenting leading edge subjects. The subject matter of topics will vary depending on changes in the industry.
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