Program Overview

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PGA Golf Management Program

The PGA Golf Management program at the University of NebraskaLincoln offers two options for students interested in a career in the golf industry. Option one includes a built-in business minor, while option two includes a built-in Hospitality, Restaurant, and Tourism Management (HRTM) minor.

Description

The program provides students with a comprehensive education in all aspects of the golf industry, including golf operations, teaching, and club management. Students participate in classroom instruction, a player development program, and structured internship experiences. The program is one of 18 accredited PGA Golf Management University Programs in the country.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR), students must meet the following requirements:

• 4 units of English
• 4 units of mathematics
• 3 units of natural sciences
• 3 units of social sciences
• 2 units of world language
• A 3.0 cumulative high school grade point average or an ACT composite of 20 or higher

Program Requirements

The program requires students to complete a minimum of 120 semester hours of credit, including:

• Core requirements
• Specific major requirements
• Electives
• Internship credit rules
• Other requirements, such as participating in the Playing Ability Test and completing Level 3 of the PGA Golf Management Program

Core Requirements

The core requirements include:

• College Integrative Courses (3 hours)
• Mathematics and Statistics (5-6 hours)
• Communications (9 hours)
• Natural Sciences (8 hours)
• Economics (3 hours)
• ACE Requirement (9 hours)

Specific Major Requirements

The specific major requirements include:

• Additional Plant and/or Natural Sciences (8 hours)
• PGAM Courses (39 hours)
• Golf Operations Management Option or Club Management Option

Golf Operations Management Option

The Golf Operations Management Option requires students to complete:

• Food Service Management (9 hours)
• Business (18 hours)
• Electives (12 hours)

Club Management Option

The Club Management Option requires students to complete:

• Economics (3 hours)
• ACE Requirement (3 hours)
• Hospitality, Restaurant, and Tourism Management (18 hours)
• Electives (14 hours)

Internship Credit Rules

Students must complete 16 months of internships in at least three settings, following the eligible employment guidelines outlined in the PGA Constitution.

Other Requirements

Students must participate in the Playing Ability Test once in the first year and twice each succeeding year until the PAT is passed. Students must also complete Level 3 of the PGA Golf Management Program.

Career Information

Graduates of the PGA Golf Management program have gone on to work in various roles, including:

• Head Golf Professional
• Assistant Golf Professional
• Manager
• Owner/Operator
• Certified Personal Golf Coach
• Tournament Coordinator

Internships

Students in the program have completed internships at various golf courses and resorts, including:

• Pebble Beach Golf Links
• Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
• Bellerive Country Club
• Quail Hollow Club
• Pinehurst Resort and Country Club

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must complete all program requirements and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.