Golf Management Associate in Art

Golf management is the study of all aspects pertaining to the operation of public and private golf facilities and the responsibilities of the golf professional in them. Career paths chosen by students pursuing undergraduate studies in golf management commonly include Assistant Golf Professionals, Head Professionals, Teaching Professionals, Tournament Coordinators, Merchandise Managers. Even students who choose not to major in golf management find that coursework in the field can improve their problem solving and communication abilities.

College of the Desert’s golf management curriculum includes course offerings that provide skills and knowledge that lead directly to career success in the golf industry, as well as hands-on training that can be measured for industry needs and standards.  Work experience is a recommended piece of the program that will help students develop their abilities and experience level.

Semester 1

Course Code	Title	Units
GOLF 025	Golf Shop Operations	2
GOLF 029	Methods of Teaching Golf	2
ENG 001A	English Composition	4
COD GE Area C3	Arts, Humanities, and Culture	3
	Major Electives	3

Semester 2

Course Code	Title	Units
AGEH 030	Landscape Equipment	2
AGEH 034	Golf Course Management	3
GOLF 032	Golf Teaching Laboratory	2
GOLF 036	Fundamentals & Rules of Golf	2
MATH 049	Intermediate Algebra or any math course from Area C4 B.	3-4
KINE	Kinesiology Activity	1

Summer

Course Code	Title	Units
COD GE Area C1	Natural Sciences	3
COD GE Area C2	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3

Semester 3

Course Code	Title	Units
AGEH 004	Turfgrass Management	2
AGEH 004L	Turfgrass Management Laboratory	1
GOLF 030	Teaching the Short Game	2
COD GE Area C5	Personal Growth and Development	3
KINE	Kinesiology Activity	1
	Major Electives	3

Semester 4

Course Code	Title	Units
BUMA 029	Retail Merchandise Management	3
BUMA 094	Business Communications	3
	Major Electives	9

Please see a Counselor if you need help selecting COD GE or major elective courses.

COD GE List

Major Electives