PGA Golf Management - Florida Gulf Coast University

Drive toward a successful future

It doesn’t get much better than FGCU if you're pursuing a golf-related career

Exclusive PGA accreditation

Our golf management program is one of only 18 PGA-accredited programs in the country and the only one in Florida.

The 4 to 4 1/2-year curriculum provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed as golf professionals in a variety of careers.

Upon completion of the university's requirements, PGA requirements and 16 months of internship, students are eligible to become Class A PGA members upon graduation.

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Join us online for an interactive sessions with our team memebers. Register today for one of our upcoming sessions to get all of your questions answered.

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100%

Faculty/Staff with PGA industry experience

TrackManTM Launch Monitors

300+

Local PGA professionals offering mentorship

140

Local golf facilities within an hour of campus

States with interns placed in them

Students benefit from 300+ Class A PGA professionals in the region who provide formal mentorship, employment opportunities and lend their expertise our classrooms.

To further enhance your prospects, consider a minor in a number of business concentrations such as Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship or Real Estate.

Program details:

Internships

An integral part of our program is 16-plus-months of formally structured, paid internship.

Mentorship Program

Our local PGA Professionals make our program truly special.

Our Facilities

Located in southwest Florida with over 140 courses within an hour of campus.

Golf Shop

Step your game up today with professional FGCU apparel and accessories

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FGCU Initiative Teaches Autistic Adults to Play Golf

June 10, 2021 / Lutgert News / Tag: PGA Golf Management

FGCU’s PGA Golf Management and Occupational Therapy Programs have joined forces to help adults with autism learn to play golf. In conjunction with the Community Autism Network at FGCU, students taught adults with autism basic golf skills while simultaneously building confidence and social skills. PGA students also got to try out new technology to measure improvement among the golfers.

New Course Teaches Professional Development Skills

December 11, 2020 / Lutgert News / Tags: Accounting, Advertising, Agribusiness, Economics, Finance, Information Systems & Operations Management, Management, Marketing, Mentorship, New Course, PGA Golf Management, Real Estate, Resort & Hospitality, Sales, Undergraduate

The Lutgert College of Business remains in constant contact with industry partners to make sure our graduates have the knowledge employers are looking for. This consistent communication has led to new majors in Supply Chain Management and Data Analytics, integration of advanced MS Excel skills into the accounting curriculum, and a new concentration in International Business for management majors. Yet the most frequent request across disciplines and majors is the need for “soft skills”: networking with clients, giving effective presentations, writing professional communications. Even a handshake can make the difference between clinching a deal or losing a client.

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Scholarship & Financial Aid Opportunities
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Turn your passion into a profession.

The PGA of America is offering scholarship awards of $8,000 each to up to five students from diverse backgrounds pursuing a PGA Golf Management University Program degree. Earn your bachelor’s degree in a golf industry compatible major, have the ability to apply for PGA Membership, and earn the right to wear one of the most recognized logos in sports. High school seniors, high school graduates or current undergraduates planning to enroll in, or already enrolled in, fulltime undergraduate study at one of the 18 accredited PGA Golf Management Universities for the entire 2018-19 academic year are encouraged to apply.
- Apply at ScholarsApply.org/PGAWORKS
- Application Deadline: TBA January
Financial Aid Opportunities:
- PGM Tuition Grant Program for Out-of-State Students
Out-of-state PGM applicants have the opportunity to be considered for a competitive tuition grant. Applicants must perform the following steps:
1. 1. 1. Review the Tuition Grant Program Information.
    2. Complete the Tuition Grant Program Application.
    3. Fill out and submit the PGA Golf Management Limited Access Application and Handicap Verification Form.
Complete these three steps and the FGCU Early Action Admissions process prior to November 1^st for priority consideration.
- Other FGCU Scholarships Available
Explore other scholarship opportunities

For more information about scholarships available contact Tara McKenna.

Visit FGCU's Financial Aid web site for information about grants, additional scholarships, loans, and student employment.
Our Leadership
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McKenna, Tara
Dir, Golf Mgmt/Instructor II
SRHM 0238C
239-590-7717
tmckenna@fgcu.edu

Groch, Joe
Instructor II
SRHM 0238B
239-590-1439
jgroch@fgcu.edu
Hall, Marty
Assistant Director, PGM
SRHM 0238D
239-590-7694
mhall@fgcu.edu
Komives, Mark
Manager, PGA Programs
SRHM 0238A
239-745-4536
mkomives@fgcu.edu
Petter, Kenneth
Academic Programs Specialist I
239-590-7719
kpetter@fgcu.edu

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PGA Golf Management is a limited-access program. In addition to meeting the standard requirements of the university (for details, visit fgcu.edu/admissions), students must submit a separate application to verify their handicap (12 or lower USGA handicap) through the PGA Golf Management Program.

Qualified students are admitted in the fall semester on a space-available basis. Admission decisions are based on materials and coursework completed at the time of application. For priority consideration, all materials must be received by April 1 of the calendar year in which entry is sought.

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