16 courses with the subject PGMT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PGMT 1000Introduction to Professional Golf Management3
This course provides students with an overview of the PGA of America and the California campus/PGMT educational program. Students will be introduced to the PGA’s qualifying level and the California campus/PGMT curriculum, which will enable them to become more informed about the educational requirements to become future PGA members and what is expected in California campus/PGMT Level I. In addition, students will be introduced to the working intricacies of the PGA of America.
This course provides the golf student with the theory and techniques of teaching the golf swing. Students will utilize technology to evaluate the golf swing and develop and deliver golf lesson plans. The course utilizes the classrooms in Hamer Hall as well as California Universitys indoor practice facility in Gallagher Hall and outdoor golf practices at Cedarbrook Golf Course.
PGMT 2000Intermediate Topics in Professional Golf Management3
This course will provide students with a detailed examination of the PGA of America and the California campus/PGMT educational program. Students will be introduced to PGMT Level II, which will enable them to become more informed about the educational requirements to be completed in preparation for the California campus/PGMT Level II checkpoint.
This course will provide the student with the basics of the operations and management of the golf shop. Topics include: methods of merchandising, scheduling of play, implementing course regulations, development and management of the golf operation’s team, time management as well as personnel management, business planning, and forecasting.
This course provides the student with the content needed for the PGAs PGM Program Level II checkpoint. Golf Business Operations and Customer Relations are examined in their entirety within this course and focus on key concepts relating to: interaction strategies and interpersonal skills within a business context, moments of truth, policy and procedure development, yield management evaluation, supervising and delegation of staff, and techniques for motivating both customers and employees.
PGMT 2600Golf Performance Coaching and Technology3
This course teaches student how to use golf swing technology to collect and analyze data for the purpose of improving a golfers? ability. Enhancing student proficiency in using launch monitors, force pressure plates, 2D video, and 3D analysis software are key components of the course. Students will also learn how to use the acquired data to develop golf lesson programs and a physical exercise routine designed to improve overall player performance. Various communication platforms will be used to help students effectively deliver golf instruction in-person and online.
This course provides the student with the content needed for the PGM Level III checkpoint. Inventory, merchandising, food and beverage, and PGA membership are some of the topics covered.
The course will provide the student with an overview and introduction to not only the science of turfgrass, but also the role turf management plays in the golf operation. Topics include grass selection, mowing, fertilization, irrigation, supplementary cultural practices and the management of botanical pests.
This course provides the student with an overview of the principles and techniques involved in establishing and maintaining a successful, profitable food and beverage operation at a golf facility. Some of the topics the course will examine include: (1) menu development, (2) menu descriptive copy, (3) principles and techniques of restaurant design, (4) staffing and training, (5) cost control measures, (6) beverage control and legal aspects of beverage control, (7) kitchen equipment and safety, (8) sanitation, (9) improving and enhancing customer service, and (10) the legal aspects of food and beverage operations.
The course enables the PGM student to evaluate, design, implement and enhance the operations of a golf facility. The student will be introduced to the various elements of developing or enhancing existing golf facilities.
This course is designed to improve the golf instructional skills of golf professionals, especially those desiring to be quality coaches. Included in the course are such topics as teaching, coaching, training techniques, motivational strategies and the needs of special populations. Methods of recording student progress, management techniques for a successful instructional program, and the use of audio-visual and other electronic teaching tools are examined.
An analysis of professional golf industry trends as well as grow the game initiatives from historical, contemporary, and futuristic viewpoints with implications for global expansion and overall participation.
This course is one of the professional golf management student internship experiences. Students will secure internship sites based on their unique educational needs and experiences. Internship students will work directly with PGA golf professionals in one or more work settings.
This course exposes the student to proper golf course management techniques, including daily expectations while working on a golf course and proper protocol. It also provides the student with the unique professional educational experience by combining theoretical and hands-on training. The course will be completed at a recognized PGA facility chosen in conjunction with the faculty and the student. The student will spend a minimum of 455 hours or 13 weeks at the internship site in order to satisfactorily complete this requirement.
PGMT 4954Senior Internship in Professional Golf Management3
This course is one of the professional golf management student’s internship experiences. Students will be assigned to an internship site based on their unique educational needs and experience. Internship students will work directly with PGA golf professionals in one or more work settings.
This course is part of the professional golf management student’s keystone internship experience. Students will be assigned to an internship location based on their unique educational needs and experience. Internship students will work directly with PGA Golf Professionals.
