PGMB 100 - Golf Shop Operations

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): PGM majors only
Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

Students will learn the basics of operating a golf course business. Students will understand what types of special events are offered at a golf course and how they should be administrated. Students will learn how to manage a golf cart fleet at a golf course. Students will learn how to repair golf clubs.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Know how rules are made and changed; possess a good, general understanding of the USGA The Rules of Golf
Be able to quickly locate applicable rules for a given situation; be able to work with rules committees and committees in charge of the competitions;
Create a plan for promoting and teaching etiquette and the rules to golfers
Plan the format, size, and eligibility requirements, given the purpose of the tournament
Coordinate approval and support for a tournament plan
Organize a tournament staff
Successfully promote tournament events
Prepare the course for tournament play
Plan for logistical needs of competitors, spectators, and guests
Evaluate successes and failures to improve future tournaments
Use computer software to administer a tournament tournaments