Online Golf Management Schools and Courses
Review your online and hybrid options for studying golf management. Find out how online courses work, and get info on choosing a school. Explore some of the course topics you'd study as a golf management student. Learn about your job options in the field.
What You Need to Know
While rare, it's possible to obtain a degree in golf management through a partially online program. Online courses and programs deliver content via e-mail and recorded video lectures. You'll likely need a cable internet connection and multimedia plug-ins to access these materials and turn in class assignments. Most programs also require an in-person field experience.
<table border="1"><tr><td> <b>Programs</b> </td><td> Associate's degrees; bachelor's degrees are more common</td></tr>
<tr><td> <b>Schools</b> </td><td> Check out online programs and/or schools approved by the PGA</td></tr>
<tr><td> <b>Classes</b> </td><td> Turfgrass management, sports history, recreation leadership, tournament management, and marketing, among others</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Median Salary (2021)</b></td><td> $35,460 for Grounds Maintenance Workers*</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Job Outlook (2021-2031)</b></td><td> 5% growth for Grounds Maintenance Workers*</td></tr>
</table><p><i>Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)</i>
</p><h3 id="section---WhatKindOfGolfManagementProgramsAreAvailableToMe">What Kind of Golf Management Programs Are Available to Me?</h3><p>While associate's degrees are available, online programs usually grant bachelor's degrees in golf management or golf enterprise management through a university's business school. Other programs are available through a school's parks and recreation department. These can include hybrid programs offering online introductory courses in recreation, statistics and economics.
</p><h3 id="section---HowDoIChooseASchool">How Do I Choose a School?</h3><p>You might want to check out online or hybrid golf management programs approved by the Professional Golfers' Association (<i>www.pga.com</i>). Graduates of these programs have a 100% job placement record. However, you'll need to have a golf handicap under 12.0 to be admitted.
</p><p>When selecting a school, you may also want to make sure you can meet off-campus program requirements. Even online programs require you to complete field experiences or internships before graduating. If you select a hybrid program, you'll need to make sure your personal and professional obligations will allow you to complete on-campus course requirements.
</p><p>Some schools with online golf management programs include:
</p><ul><li>North Carolina State University
</li><li>University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
</li><li>University of Wisconsin - Stout
</li><li>Keiser University
</li></ul><h3 id="section---WhatClassesWillITake">What Classes Will I Take?</h3><p>Bachelor's degree programs in golf management can include coursework about marketing, hospitality management and human resources management. Golf management programs also can include courses such as:
</p><ul><li>Player instruction
</li><li>Turfgrass management
</li><li>Sports history
</li><li>Recreation leadership
</li><li>Golf course layout
</li><li>Tournament management
</li><li>Player development
</li></ul><h3 id="section---WhatCanIDoWithThisDegree">What Can I Do With This Degree?</h3><p>According to the Professional Golfers' Association, a golf management degree can prepare you for a job as a golf instructor or coach, golf retail manager, tournament director, equipment specialist or golf director. You could work at a public course, private golf club, resort, college university or retail shop.</p>