Professional Golf Management Program
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Professional Golf Management Program U N D E R G R A D U AT E S T U D I E S
The Professional Golf Management Program at California University of Pennsylvania is dedicated to educating the future leaders of the golf industry. Our mission — providing a wellrounded academic structure for a professional golf management education — ensures this reality is achieved. Specifically, graduates have the hands-on experience and conceptual skills necessary to manage business operations in the golf industry. In addition, students will gain an appreciation of the importance of ethical standards of conduct throughout all aspects of their lives.
Angle of approach
The four-and-one-half year Professional Golf Management (PGM) program is a structured undergraduate educational offering by California University of Pennsylvania. PGM provides students with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the golf industry through extensive classroom instruction and internship programs.
Where will your degree take you?
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tudents attending the PGM program at California University will graduate with a baccalaureate degree in Sport Management Studies, with a concentration in Professional Golf Management and a minor in Business Administration from the Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies. Traditional career opportunities include director of golf, head golf professional, director of instruction and teaching professional.
Turn your passion into a profession with a degree from Cal U.
Our conceptual framework, based on the University’s core values of Integrity, Civility, and Responsibility, integrates leadership and collaborative autonomy into all areas of study. This approach teaches students to present themselves professionally, network and maintain a healthy balance between their work and personal lives.
For more information on Cal U’s Professional Golf Management Program, contact: Justin Barroner, MS, PES, PGA PGM Program Director 724-938-6032 or e-mail [email protected] Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies California University of Pennsylvania 250 University Avenue California, PA 15419-1394 http://sai.calu.edu/sai/clubs/pgm
I’ve gone on great internships, improved my golf game through player development, and I’ve been an active member of the PGM student society. Being at Cal U has exposed me to the wide scope of the golf industry.
California University of Pennsylvania, is a proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, and is a diverse, caring and scholarly learning community dedicated to excellence in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, it has been known for its educational excellence, and for its mission of Integrity, Civility and Responsibility. The University is located in the Borough of California, PA, a community of approximately 6,000 residents, located on the banks of the Monongahela River, about one hour south of Pittsburgh.
C A L I F O R N I A U N I V E R S I T Y O F P E N N S Y LV A N I A B U I L D I N G C H A R ACT E R . B U I L D I N G CA R E E R S . 2 5 0 U n i v e r s i t y A v e n u e , C a l i f o r n i a , PA 1 5 4 1 9 A proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. PGM 3M 04.10
Building Character. Building Careers.
CALU
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State-of-the-art PGM Student Training Analysis and Research (STAR) Academy for practice and the Player Development Program. The facility includes a 1,200 square foot putting/chipping green and six hitting cages. Assorted training aids including the Explanar (Professional Training System), AboutGolf Swing Simulator, V-1 Professional Swing Analysis Software, Accusport Vector Pro Launch Monitor, K-Vest TPI 3D Swing Analyzer, Science and Motion Sports (SAM) PuttLab and BalanceLab.
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Dedicated golf club fitting and repair laboratory with eight golf club assembly and repair stations.
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Classroom/laboratory space for 40 PGM students to learn management systems for all aspects of the golf business, including computers equipped with software geared to tournament management, point of sale, inventory control, profit loss analysis, etc. The PGM Golf Fitness and Conditioning Center — staffed by an American Council on Exercise-Certified Group Fitness Instructor/Titlist Performance Institute-Certified Golf Fitness Instructor — with golf-specific training aids to improve balance, flexibility, stability and strength.
Tee off Cedarbrook Golf Course is the “home course” of the Cal PGM program. Located just 15 minutes from campus, Cedarbrook features two 18-hole championship golf courses, a full practice range, numerous practice putting and chipping greens, turfgrass operations, a full service PGA model golf shop and a restaurant. PGM students also have access to Nemacolin Country Club, a 18-hole private country club located eight miles south of the University, and the Monongahela Valley Country Club, a private nine-hole course with a practice area for additional play and practice opportunities.
A solid stance
Passing the test Successfully completing the Playing Ability Test (PAT) is one of the first steps in becoming a PGA Professional. The PAT is conducted from the middle tees of the golf course with the flagsticks set on a generally flat area of the green. One of the following must be completed within two years of registering in the PGM program: n
Pass the 36-hole PAT by scoring equal to or less than the PAT target score, which is determined by multiplying the USGA course rating by two and adding 15 strokes.
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Attempt the PAT at least once within two years and shoot one 18-hole score that is equal to or less than the PAT target score for 18 holes plus 5 strokes.
The Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies (ESSS) is located on the campus of California University of Pennsylvania. The University is one of 14 institutions that make up the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). In addition to the PGM program, the department has Bachelor’s degree programs in sport management, sport management wellness and fitness track; a Master of Science in exercise science and health promotion with four tracks: wellness and fitness, rehabilitation science, sport psychology, and performance enhancement and injury prevention; and a Master of Science in sport management. ESSS comprises more than 20 faculty who have a wide variety of expertise in their respective fields of study, with more than half holding earned doctorates in their discipline.
Dedicated faculty and staff
Justin Barroner, MS, PES, PGA PGM Program Director
Vanessa MacKinnon, MA Internship Coordinator Lanie Bilitski, Administrative Assistant
This eight-semester schedule enables completion of this program of study in four-and-a-half years. SPORT MANAGEMENT (24 CREDITS) SPT 100 Introduction to Sport Management ........ 3 SPT 300 Psychology of Sport.................................. 3 SPT 305 Ethics in Sport .......................................... 3 SPT 310 Sport Marketing ....................................... 3 SPT 400 Legal Aspects of Sport............................. 3 SPT 415 Sport Finance .......................................... 3 SPT 420 Economics of Sport .................................. 3 HSC 315 First Aid and Personal Safety ................. 3
credits credits credits credits credits credits credits credits
PGM CORE CLASSES (42 CREDITS) PGM 100 Introduction to PGM ................................ 3 PGM 125 PGM Internship I ..................................... 1 PGM 150 Teaching of Golf I ..................................... 3 PGM 200 Intermediate Topics in PGM..................... 3 PGM 210 Golf Shop Management............................ 3 PGM 225 PGM Internship II ..................................... 1 PGM 300 Advanced Topics in PGM .......................... 3 PGM 310 Turfgrass Management............................ 3 PGM 325 PGM Internship III .................................... 1 PGM 350 Food and Beverage Management ............ 3 PGM 405 Expanded Golf Operations ....................... 3 PGM 410 Teaching of Golf II .....................................3 PGM 425 Senior Internship (Pass/Fail) .................. 6 PGM 435 Capstone Internship (Pass/Fail) .............. 6
credits credit credits credits credits credit credits credits credit credits credits credits credits credits
MINOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (21 CREDITS) ACC 200 Financial Accouting .................................. 3 credits MGT 300 Principles of Management....................... 3 credits BUS 100 Intro to Business ...................................... 3 credits ECO 100 Elements of Economics ........................... 3 credits
Bryon Palonder, Player Development Specialist, PGA Professional David Finney, MBA Turfgrass Management Instructor, Certified GCSAA Member
Course work
go for the green
Nine (9) credits in ACC, BUS, ECO, MGT, FIN or MKT courses, level 300 or above, are also required. The remaining credits are in general education courses, including Public Speaking, Technological Literacy and Mathematics.
4/22/10
11:17 AM
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a drive for success
Professional Golf Management Program U N D E R G R A D U AT E S T U D I E S
The Professional Golf Management Program at California University of Pennsylvania is dedicated to educating the future leaders of the golf industry. Our mission — providing a wellrounded academic structure for a professional golf management education — ensures this reality is achieved. Specifically, graduates have the hands-on experience and conceptual skills necessary to manage business operations in the golf industry. In addition, students will gain an appreciation of the importance of ethical standards of conduct throughout all aspects of their lives.
Angle of approach
The four-and-one-half year Professional Golf Management (PGM) program is a structured undergraduate educational offering by California University of Pennsylvania. PGM provides students with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the golf industry through extensive classroom instruction and internship programs.
Where will your degree take you?
S
tudents attending the PGM program at California University will graduate with a baccalaureate degree in Sport Management Studies, with a concentration in Professional Golf Management and a minor in Business Administration from the Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies. Traditional career opportunities include director of golf, head golf professional, director of instruction and teaching professional.
Turn your passion into a profession with a degree from Cal U.
Our conceptual framework, based on the University’s core values of Integrity, Civility, and Responsibility, integrates leadership and collaborative autonomy into all areas of study. This approach teaches students to present themselves professionally, network and maintain a healthy balance between their work and personal lives.
For more information on Cal U’s Professional Golf Management Program, contact: Justin Barroner, MS, PES, PGA PGM Program Director 724-938-6032 or e-mail [email protected] Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies California University of Pennsylvania 250 University Avenue California, PA 15419-1394 http://sai.calu.edu/sai/clubs/pgm
I’ve gone on great internships, improved my golf game through player development, and I’ve been an active member of the PGM student society. Being at Cal U has exposed me to the wide scope of the golf industry.
California University of Pennsylvania, is a proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, and is a diverse, caring and scholarly learning community dedicated to excellence in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, it has been known for its educational excellence, and for its mission of Integrity, Civility and Responsibility. The University is located in the Borough of California, PA, a community of approximately 6,000 residents, located on the banks of the Monongahela River, about one hour south of Pittsburgh.
C A L I F O R N I A U N I V E R S I T Y O F P E N N S Y LV A N I A B U I L D I N G C H A R ACT E R . B U I L D I N G CA R E E R S . 2 5 0 U n i v e r s i t y A v e n u e , C a l i f o r n i a , PA 1 5 4 1 9 A proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. PGM 3M 04.10
Building Character. Building Careers.
CALU
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A full round n
State-of-the-art PGM Student Training Analysis and Research (STAR) Academy for practice and the Player Development Program. The facility includes a 1,200 square foot putting/chipping green and six hitting cages. Assorted training aids including the Explanar (Professional Training System), AboutGolf Swing Simulator, V-1 Professional Swing Analysis Software, Accusport Vector Pro Launch Monitor, K-Vest TPI 3D Swing Analyzer, Science and Motion Sports (SAM) PuttLab and BalanceLab.
n
Dedicated golf club fitting and repair laboratory with eight golf club assembly and repair stations.
n
n
Classroom/laboratory space for 40 PGM students to learn management systems for all aspects of the golf business, including computers equipped with software geared to tournament management, point of sale, inventory control, profit loss analysis, etc. The PGM Golf Fitness and Conditioning Center — staffed by an American Council on Exercise-Certified Group Fitness Instructor/Titlist Performance Institute-Certified Golf Fitness Instructor — with golf-specific training aids to improve balance, flexibility, stability and strength.
Tee off Cedarbrook Golf Course is the “home course” of the Cal PGM program. Located just 15 minutes from campus, Cedarbrook features two 18-hole championship golf courses, a full practice range, numerous practice putting and chipping greens, turfgrass operations, a full service PGA model golf shop and a restaurant. PGM students also have access to Nemacolin Country Club, a 18-hole private country club located eight miles south of the University, and the Monongahela Valley Country Club, a private nine-hole course with a practice area for additional play and practice opportunities.
A solid stance
Passing the test Successfully completing the Playing Ability Test (PAT) is one of the first steps in becoming a PGA Professional. The PAT is conducted from the middle tees of the golf course with the flagsticks set on a generally flat area of the green. One of the following must be completed within two years of registering in the PGM program: n
Pass the 36-hole PAT by scoring equal to or less than the PAT target score, which is determined by multiplying the USGA course rating by two and adding 15 strokes.
n
Attempt the PAT at least once within two years and shoot one 18-hole score that is equal to or less than the PAT target score for 18 holes plus 5 strokes.
The Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies (ESSS) is located on the campus of California University of Pennsylvania. The University is one of 14 institutions that make up the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). In addition to the PGM program, the department has Bachelor’s degree programs in sport management, sport management wellness and fitness track; a Master of Science in exercise science and health promotion with four tracks: wellness and fitness, rehabilitation science, sport psychology, and performance enhancement and injury prevention; and a Master of Science in sport management. ESSS comprises more than 20 faculty who have a wide variety of expertise in their respective fields of study, with more than half holding earned doctorates in their discipline.
Dedicated faculty and staff
Justin Barroner, MS, PES, PGA PGM Program Director
Vanessa MacKinnon, MA Internship Coordinator Lanie Bilitski, Administrative Assistant
This eight-semester schedule enables completion of this program of study in four-and-a-half years. SPORT MANAGEMENT (24 CREDITS) SPT 100 Introduction to Sport Management ........ 3 SPT 300 Psychology of Sport.................................. 3 SPT 305 Ethics in Sport .......................................... 3 SPT 310 Sport Marketing ....................................... 3 SPT 400 Legal Aspects of Sport............................. 3 SPT 415 Sport Finance .......................................... 3 SPT 420 Economics of Sport .................................. 3 HSC 315 First Aid and Personal Safety ................. 3
credits credits credits credits credits credits credits credits
PGM CORE CLASSES (42 CREDITS) PGM 100 Introduction to PGM ................................ 3 PGM 125 PGM Internship I ..................................... 1 PGM 150 Teaching of Golf I ..................................... 3 PGM 200 Intermediate Topics in PGM..................... 3 PGM 210 Golf Shop Management............................ 3 PGM 225 PGM Internship II ..................................... 1 PGM 300 Advanced Topics in PGM .......................... 3 PGM 310 Turfgrass Management............................ 3 PGM 325 PGM Internship III .................................... 1 PGM 350 Food and Beverage Management ............ 3 PGM 405 Expanded Golf Operations ....................... 3 PGM 410 Teaching of Golf II .....................................3 PGM 425 Senior Internship (Pass/Fail) .................. 6 PGM 435 Capstone Internship (Pass/Fail) .............. 6
credits credit credits credits credits credit credits credits credit credits credits credits credits credits
MINOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (21 CREDITS) ACC 200 Financial Accouting .................................. 3 credits MGT 300 Principles of Management....................... 3 credits BUS 100 Intro to Business ...................................... 3 credits ECO 100 Elements of Economics ........................... 3 credits
Bryon Palonder, Player Development Specialist, PGA Professional David Finney, MBA Turfgrass Management Instructor, Certified GCSAA Member
Course work
go for the green
Nine (9) credits in ACC, BUS, ECO, MGT, FIN or MKT courses, level 300 or above, are also required. The remaining credits are in general education courses, including Public Speaking, Technological Literacy and Mathematics.
