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Lance
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What training is needed for Golf Course Management?
I enjoy golfing and would like to do something related to golf. #management
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Hassan Al
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One option would be to get an accredited Professional Golf Management Degree at one of these schools https://www.pga.org/membership/university-program/participating-universities/ or https://www.golflink.com/facts_4891_degree-golf-course-management.html has another list
A Golf course is a business and so a general business degree may be sufficient as well. Many courses also have restaurants and events so a degree in Hospitality Food & Beverage Management may also be applicable.
Of course there maybe non-degree options. Research your local courses and check what requirements they have for their different job openings.
A Golf course is a business and so a general business degree may be sufficient as well. Many courses also have restaurants and events so a degree in Hospitality Food & Beverage Management may also be applicable.
Of course there maybe non-degree options. Research your local courses and check what requirements they have for their different job openings.
Jim Sweeney
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There are many aspects to Golf Course Management. Being a golfer myself, and having spent many many hours of my life at various golf courses-if you enjoy meeting a wide variety of people, spending a lot of time outdoors, providing a high quality customer experience, and the sport of golf, this can be a fun and interesting career--First and foremost, I highly recommend that you begin by working at a golf course, even part time, to gain experience and knowledge and to see if it is something you like. There are many entry level jobs paying an hourly wage that will enable you to get in the door. For example, I know a person who started out picking up balls on the practice range. His job was to collect the balls using a small tractor, then replenishing the balls on the practice tee for the members and guests to use. He did this job, and then his job included collecting the golf carts and moving them back to the cart shed in the evenings. He also spent some time on the grounds crew, mowing and trimming grass. He then worked in the pro shop, selling golf clubs and other merchandise, collecting greens fees and signing in members and their guests to play rounds of golf.
You could do this job while you attend school and take business management courses. The great thing about Golf Course Management is that you gain a very well-rounded depth of business experience.
Other tasks and responsibilities this person had along the way included managing tournaments and golf outings for companies and groups. This particular individual is now earning a salary as the fulltime manager of the golf course. He works closely with the owner and the accounting manager of the course to recommend changes to make the course an enjoyable experience for all who join the club or visit to play a round of golf. He loves his job and the daily variety it provides. Be aware this is a career with long hours, and you must be willing to be at the course many evenings during the peak seasonal months. Golf has seen a resurgence in popularity in the past couple of years so there are many more people playing and taking up the game. Most importantly, be willing to start at an entry level and work your way up. You could even research what it would require to learn to be a Golf Professional and earn your certification in this field. This would open the door for you to give golf lessons and, if you are skilled, to play in competitions with other PGA pros. I hope this helps you. Good luck!
You could do this job while you attend school and take business management courses. The great thing about Golf Course Management is that you gain a very well-rounded depth of business experience.
Other tasks and responsibilities this person had along the way included managing tournaments and golf outings for companies and groups. This particular individual is now earning a salary as the fulltime manager of the golf course. He works closely with the owner and the accounting manager of the course to recommend changes to make the course an enjoyable experience for all who join the club or visit to play a round of golf. He loves his job and the daily variety it provides. Be aware this is a career with long hours, and you must be willing to be at the course many evenings during the peak seasonal months. Golf has seen a resurgence in popularity in the past couple of years so there are many more people playing and taking up the game. Most importantly, be willing to start at an entry level and work your way up. You could even research what it would require to learn to be a Golf Professional and earn your certification in this field. This would open the door for you to give golf lessons and, if you are skilled, to play in competitions with other PGA pros. I hope this helps you. Good luck!
Patrick Stephan
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Patrick’s Answer
A degree in golf course management is very helpful, but not required. As with all jobs, working your way thru the various positions will boost your management credentials; groundskeeping, food & beverage, retail, event planning, marketing & sales. Local, public courses will have fewer hurdles to management and private or champion courses will be more likely to require professional certifications or a degree. If you hear someone say the words "P&L" or "EBITA", follow them and listen.