I have done extensive research on the three major golf career colleges.
Interestingly enough the President/Owner/CEO of PGCC actually help start the then San Diego Golf Academy which is now Golf Academy of America. PGCC president wanted to change the business model to how he thought a golf career college should be run. Especially how much golf he felt should be played if that student wants to develop thier game to compete or teach or get scouted by colleges.
I have put together a comparison sheet of the three. see below.
I read the critique about PGCC about the wierd vibe and the wearing of suit. You can't please everyone.
The weird vibe maybe interpreted that way because PGCC has some very defined high standards in place like shaving everyday, showing up to class dressed like you would show up to work. Be early for everything. Shine your shoes. The sport coat and tie on Fridays is 'Dress for Success Day'. They want their students to understand that they may have to wear a sport coat and tie during their jobs in the golf industry as well as show up wearing a sport coat and tie for your interviews. It just sends a higher standard message. Additonally, if the young student has never worn a sport coat and tie this provides them that learning.
As far as the religious overtones, the school invites those students that are interested to attend a Christian fellowship evening where the school brings a meal to feed the students and guest speakers to talk about life in the golf industry as well as share in their faith walk. GOLF = Game of Life First!
I recommend visiting all the schools you can to get a clearer picture and meet the staffs at each of the schools.
PGCC
Golf College 1
Golf College 2
Domestic Student Tuition & Fees:
$7200
/semester
International Student
$7500
Domestic Student Tuition & Fees
$8,332
International Student
$8,684
Tuition Costs $7,092
Educational & Activity Fees
$1,792
Total Costs = $8,884
Book Costs approx. $150/semester
Books included
Books per semester approx. $150/semester
Classroom hours 8-12pm Mon-Fri
Classroom schedule will vary throughout the day
Classroom schedule will vary throughout the day
Play golf on over 38 different golf courses
Play golf on over 34 different golf courses
Play golf on 20 different golf courses
Golf
72 holes/week
Golf 18-36
holes/week: class schedule dependant
Golf 18-36
holes/week; class schedule dependant
Golf Mon-Thursday starting at 1pm
Golf will vary; class schedule dependant
Golf will vary class; schedule dependant
Lessons starting 1 pm Mon-Fri
will vary; class schedule dependant
will vary; class schedule dependant
Range Time starting at 1pm Mon-Fri
will vary; class schedule dependant
will vary; class schedule dependant
Availability to work part time in the afternoon starting at 1pm
class schedule dependant
class schedule dependant
National Placement Rate 77.26%
Placement % Not advertised
Placement % Not advertised
Golf “ noon till dusk”
class schedule dependant
class schedule dependant