Golf Course Management
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Contact Information
Allen Manley
706-771-4055
Augusta campus - Building 1400

Entrance Dates: Fall and Spring
Length of Program: Six Quarters
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 98

Program Description

The Golf Course Management, Degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for varied careers in the golf industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes the combination of managerial theory and practical application necessary for successful employment in the three general industry fields of Golf Operations Management, Turfgrass Management, and Non-traditional Golf Outlet Operations. Program graduates receive a Golf Course Management degree which qualifies them as assistants in any of the three listed fields. High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.

Employment Opportunities

The Golf Course Management program is a sequence of courses that prepares the student for a career in the golf industry in turf management, pro shop management and sales, equipment representative, or equipment sales and/or servicing. The graduate may work at a golf course caring for the turf, working behind the counter in the pro shop or working at a retail outlet away from a course. The program is designed for the individual who wishes to work toward the position of golf course superintendent, assistant superintendent, head or assistant pro.

Curriculum Outline Credits
General Core Courses 30
ENG 191 Composition and Rhetoric 5
MAT 1111 College Algebra (or)
MAT 1101 Mathematical Modeling 5
ENG 193 Literature and Composition (or)
HUM 191 Introduction to Humanities (or)
ART 191 Art Appreciation (or)
MUS 191 Music Appreciation 5
SPC 191 Fundamentals of Speech 5
PSY 191 Introduction to Psychology 5
ECO 191 Principles of Economics (or)
ECO 192 Microeconomics (or)
ECO 193 Macroeconomics 5
Occupational Courses 68
ACC 101 Principles of Accounting I 6
EHO 100 Horticulture Science 5
EHO 108 Pest Management 5
GCM 100 Swing Dynamics 5
GCM 201 Fundamentals of Golf, Rules, History and Culture 4
GCM 203 Merchandising/Golf Shop Operations 3
GCM 204 Tournament Operations 5
GCM 205 Club Repair/Club Fitting 4
GCM 206 Cart Fleet Management 4
GCM 211 Turf Management 4
GCM 212 Golf Course Maintenance 4
MKT 100 Introduction to Marketing 5
MKT 106 Fundamentals of Selling 5
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3
XXX xxx Electives 6
Degree Electives 6+
ACC 102 Principles of Accounting II 6
GCM 101 Intermediate Golf Swing Dynamics 5
GCM 102 Advanced Golf Swing Dynamics 5
MKT 101 Principles of Management 5
MKT 110 Entrepreneurship 8
MSD 101 Organizational Behavior 5
MSD 103 Leadership 5