Overview
The PGA/PGM™ University Programs, a four-and-one-half year college curriculum for aspiring PGA Professionals, is a structured educational program endorsed by The PGA of America. PGA/PGM™ University Programs provide students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the golf industry through extensive classroom studies, internship experience and player development. Since its inception in 1975, more than 1,900 students have graduated from the PGA/Professional Golf Management™ Programs. More than 1,300 students are enrolled in the program today.
Curriculum
Students attending a PGA/PGM™ University program can graduate with a baccalaureate degree in majors ranging from Marketing or Business Administration to Hospitality Administration or Recreation and Park Management. In addition to classroom studies, each student is required to complete an internship of at least 16 months at golf facilities with a PGA head golf professional. Students also are required to complete the majority of the requirements in The PGA/PGM ’s Golf Professional Training Program (GPTP) and pass a Playing Ability Test (PAT). These requirements satisfy a major portion of The PGA of America’s membership requirement.
Entrance Requirements
Prospective students must meet the PGA/PGM™ university entrance requirements in addition to having a minimum golf handicap of 8 or lower certified by a PGA professional or high school golf coach. Application should be made as early in the academic year as possible to ensure consideration for the fall semester. Enrollment will be limited to 300 total students at each university program at any given time.
Financial Assistance
Each PGA/PGM™ university offers financial assistance to deserving students through scholarships, work-study programs, loans and grants. All student-aid inquiries should be made directly to the respective university’s financial aid office.
Internships:
Class A PGA members wishing to employ PGA/PGM™ students during their internships should contact the director of each PGM Program.
Accredited Universities
The following are universities endorsed by The PGA of America for their PGA/PGM™ programs, and the year established. Contact the director for specific university curriculum and majors.
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Arizona State University (1999)
Mr. Geoff Huston, PGA, Director
7171 E. Sonoran Arroyo Mall
Mesa, AZ 85212-6414
(480) 727-1181
(480) 727-1186 - fax
Geoffrey.Huston@asu.edu |
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Campbell University (1999)
Mr. Ken Jones, PGA, Director
P.O. Box 218
Lundy-Fetterman Bldg.
165 Dr. McKoy Road
Buies Creek, NC 27506
(910) 893-1395
(800) 334-4111 ext. 1395
(910) 814-4798 - fax
jonesk@campbell.edu
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Clemson University (2001)
Mr. Rick Lucas, PGA, Director
263 Lehotsky Hall
Clemson, SC 29634-0701
(864) 656-0112
(864) 656-2226 - fax
rlucas@clemson.edu |
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Coastal Carolina University (1999)
Mr. Charles Thrash, Director
E. Craig Wall, Sr. School of Business
P.O. Box 261954
Conway, SC 29528-6054
(843) 349-2639
(843) 349-2881 - fax
Cthrash@coastal.edu
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Eastern Kentucky University (2006)
Ms. Kim Kincer, Director
College of Business and Technology
Dept. of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Communication
BTC 084 521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 622 4976
kim.kincer@eku.edu |
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Ferris State University (1975)
Mr. Aaron Waltz, PGA, Coordinator
1506 Knollview Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2290
(231) 591-2380
(231) 591-2839 - fax
AaronWaltz@ferris.edu
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Florida Gulf Coast University (2005)
Ms. Tara McKenna, PGA, Director
10501 FGCU Blvd South
Sugden Building Room 238 C
Ft. Myers, FL 33965
(239) 590-7717
tmckenna@fgcu.edu |
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Florida State University (1999)
Mr. Donald Farr, PGA, Director
PGA Golf Management University Program
Florida State University
2550 Pottsdamer Street
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2881
(850) 644-8492
(850) 644-1581 - fax
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Mississippi State University (1985)
Mr. Jeff Adkerson, PGA, Director
P.O. Box 6217
309 McCool Hall
Mississippi State, MS 39762-5513
(662) 325-1990
(662) 325-1779 - fax
jadkerson@cobilan.msstate.edu
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New Mexico State University (1987)
Mr. Pat Gavin, PGA, Director
P.O. Box 30001/Dept. PGM
University Ave., Business Complex #206
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
(575) 646-7686
(575) 646-1467 - fax
Pgavin@nmsu.edu |
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North Carolina State University (2002)
Dr. Robb Wade, PGA, Director
Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
PGA Golf Management University Program
Campus Box 8004
4023 Biltmore Hall
Raleigh, NC 27695-8004
(919) 515-8792
(919) 513-7219 - fax
robb_wade@ncsu.edu
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Penn State University (1990)
Dr. Burch Wilkes, Professor-in-Charge
801 Ford Building
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 863-8987
(814) 863-8992 - fax
gbw104@psu.edu |
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Sam Houston State University (2005)
Mr. Richard Ballinger, PGA, Director
Box 2056
Huntsville, TX 77341-2056
(936) 294-4810
(936) 294-3612 - fax
rmb002@shsu.edu
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University of Central Oklahoma (2008)
Mr. Bob Phelps, PGA, Director
University of Central Oklahoma
College of Business Administration
100 N. University Dr., Box 115
Edmond, OK 73034
(405) 974-5247
(405) 974-3821 - fax
rphelps@uco.edu |
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University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (2003)
Mr. Ed Kelbel, PGA, Director
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
313C Dwire Hall
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 255-3032
(719) 255-3244 - fax
ekelbel@uccs.edu
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University of Idaho (2002)
Mr. Cole Mize, PGA, Director
PGA Golf Management University Program
College of Business and Economics
P.O. Box 443161
Moscow, ID 83844-3161
(208) 885-9773
(208) 885-8939 - fax
colem@uidaho.edu |
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University of Maryland Eastern Shore (2008)
Mr. Billy Dillon, PGA, Director
PGA Golf Management University Program
Old Access & Success Portable 1
Backbone Road
Princess Anne, MD 21853
(410) 651-7790
(410) 651-8163 - fax
wcdillon@umes.edu
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University of Nebraska, Lincoln (2004)
Dr. Alan Baquet, Director
PGA Golf Management University Program
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
203H Keim Hall
Lincoln, NE 68583-0953
402-472-PGMP (7467)
(402) 472-4104 - fax
pgm@unl.edu |
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University of Nevada-Las Vegas (2002)
Mr. Chris Cain, PGA, Director
William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration
4505 Maryland Parkway Box 453035
Las Vegas, NV 89154-3035
(702)-895-3865
(702)-774-8994 - fax
Christopher.Cain@unlv.edu
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