First week of golf school is in the bag.

[bong_crosby]

I just wrapped up my first week of school at the Golf Academy of America in San Diego. So far it's everything I'd hoped it would be. My classes range from: golf history, mechanics of the short game, Monday tournament play, rules of golf, computer apps, motivation and positive thinking, and business of golf.

The facilities are pretty nice, with large indoor putting/chipping green, four hitting bays with video and K1 analysis software with vest, TOMI putting analysis, and Trackman.

I'll post some pics later and give an update as we get to tour some of the local golf manufacturers in the area and any other good stuff.

Hit 'em straight!

[kennay92]

i was really lookin into this as im a senior in hs right now.. what cost per year are lookin at with tuition, housing, and books and what not?

[ibigler]

its about $31,000 a year based on location

[tsdnorton]

I also was looking into this program. 31k a year for the 2 year program right?

also, how demanding is the work load? and what are the hours?

is it possible to work AND be in school at the same time?

[MJP]

I am going to PGCC in Temecula, CA in January. I looked into the school you are attending but didn't like it as much. I go to class from 8 to noonish and then play golf as late as I want. Unlimited range and green fees are included with tuition. As well as instruction and tournaments.

The classes are all right up my alley. 1365 hours, 16 months. 240 total tournament hours. I believe 8 championship courses and you can play them every single day! 250 dollars off apartment housing through the school. beautiful place too. I am very excited. Glad to see someone else is enjoying there golf career school so far!

I also was looking into this program. 31k a year for the 2 year program right?

Seems a bit steep. 62k total??? PGCC is 35k for 2 years (including the housing).

[guyinmichigan]

Wow, jealous of you guys. As a 34 year old guy who is married with kids, and a full time job, this is not an option for me. Enjoy the freedom and take advantage of it!

[ravenmaven]

Its $31 k for the full program... not per year.

[q7w]

Wow, that's alot of money

Seems a pretty ridiculous price if you ask me. University isn't even that expensive.

[motteler621]

Originally Posted by q7w

Wow, that's alot of money

Seems a pretty ridiculous price if you ask me. University isn't even that expensive.

Most universities can get up to that price if you include housing and everything. These guys are also getting free greens fees, personal instruction,etc the list goes on. I would expect them to be somewhat pricey

[Sir Callaway]

I would love to be able to have gone that route. I have too many kids to even think about that now though. But I wouldn't change that for anything.

[NM Golf]

Originally Posted by Sir Callaway

I would love to be able to have gone that route. I have too many kids to even think about that now though. But I wouldn't change that for anything.

Ditto.....plus I work at a golf course and all but one of the many golf pros I know are starving to death. It seems like all golf and fun until you can't pay the bills. In fact a good friend of mine who is a Class A PGA Pro gave it up because he just couldn't make ends meet. Its sad really.