Golf Schools?

[Bridgestone91]

Well in the fall I will be attending my senior year in highschool, and I need to make a decision on schools. I am looking to go into business and I think a golf career would be something to consider. I was wondering if anyone had any names of schools that deal specifically with golf course management/admin, preferably on the east coast. thanks in advance!

[wrx_junki]

I'd say your best is goto school for management and start working at a golf course. Work your way up the ladder and learn the trade if you have never worked at one before. Lots to be learned. Not sure if there is any specific golf course management schools. I would think lots of experience will help and a lucky break or a few connections will help you land the right job.

[ganjagolfer]

one of the top programs in the country is at Penn State University with their Profession Golf Management program. A big plus in their program is an emphasis on the botanical aspects of growing grass which will be the biggest shift in the golf course management as courses go from plush high-maintenance water demanding monoculture grasses to bio-diversified drought resistant grasses (my donald trump golf of the future was all a stick) . Penn State is a tough school to get into but the best if this is what you're really interested in.

[alf174]

one of the top programs in the country is at

Another school offering a

Professional Golf Management program is Ferris State University in Big Rapids Michigan.

[DLR]

California University of Pa offers that program. Im not sure where you are located but it is in Southwestern Pa about 4 hours southwest of Penn State University. Here is a link. http://www.cup.edu/education/hsss/golf.jsp

[joshtpa]

I dont know where you live, but in FL, there is a small school called Flagler College in St Augustine. They offer a degree in Sports Management. The reason it stands out, is because they have an internship program Wadsworth Golf. THey are a very large Golf construction company.

[Bridgestone91]

Thanks for the replies. I live in Maine, so it isn't exactly close to these schools, but that is what I would expect. I am currently employed on a golf course, which could possibly help me out.

[Doctorfro]

I would warn anyone considering PGM programs. I have known several people who did it and ended up in other professions. Long hours which leads to a strained family life. Golf? Rarely get to play for fun. If you're single and love to be around a club all the time, go for it. No offense for those in golf management but you've got to really sit down and weigh the pros and cons. It's def not for everybody.

[Juzmi]

Tri-State University also has a good PGM program.