Professional Golf Management

Area No. Class Units PGM 150 Golf Operations I 2 Gives students the basic principles of managing a golf shop. Includes budgeting, marketing, staffing, and managing a golf shop. PGM 151 Golf Operations II 2 An introduction to the basic structure of finance as it relates to single proprietorship, partnership, and corporate types of business enterprises. (Prerequisite: PGM-150) PGM 157 Principles of Turf Management 2 Provides the opportunity for students to learn the care and maintenance of different types of turf grass used on golf courses. Topics covered are fertilization, diseases, irrigation, planting, and maintenance. PGM 158 Principles of Club Design & Repair 2 Teaches fundamentals of club design and the manufacturing of golf clubs. The student learns to properly fit clubs to the needs of the customer, and also how to repair clubs. PGM 252 Golf Operations III 2 A case study in which students role-play in preparing the annual business plan for a golf course. Students utilize their knowledge gained from previous study in Retailing, Accounting, Communication, Leadership, and Golf Operations.They will also learn to work as part of a team. (Prerequisite: PGM-151) PGM 253 Country Club Management 2 This course will cover the role of the general manager of a country club. Topics include: supervision, management, operations, personnel, budgeting, and membership. PGM 256 Golf Course Development & Design 2 Principles of creating a golf course from design through developing finances for the course. Covers design, planning, buying, financing, and marketing the golf course. PGM 259 Career Planning & Placement 2 Helps the student prepare for the job market. Includes techniques of interviewing, how to find job openings, and how to apply for positions in the golf industry. PGM 261 Club Fitting 1 Provides a clear understanding of the complicated and misunderstood field of custom club fitting. Proper fitting can actually shorten the learning curve for golf students. (Prerequisite: PGM-158)