Professional Golf Management Program (PGAM)
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the PGA Golf Management Program (PGAM)
Description: Introduction to PGA Golf Management (PGAM) curriculum and program including an overview of PGA of America 3.0 curriculum and testing procedures and the PGAM policies and procedures. PGA 3.0 curriculum modules include the Qualifying Level and Business Planning. Preparation for standardized PGA testing for PGA 3.0 Qualifying Level and Level 1.
Prerequisites: PGAM 112
Description: Continuation of PGA 3.0 Level 1 curriculum modules. Curriculum modules covered will include Customer Relations, Golf Car Fleet, Management and the PGA Introduction to Teaching and Club Performance. Students will attend a 2.5 day PGA 3.0 seminar provided by the PGA of America. Standardized PGA testing for PGA 3.0 Level 1.
This course is a prerequisite for: PGAM 212
Prerequisites: PGAM 201
Description: Additional learning objectives and modules from the PGA 3.0 Level 2 curriculum. Preparation for standardized PGA testing for PGA 3.0 Level 2 module(s). Preparation for the next internship.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; PGAM 101; permission of PGAM Internship Coordinator.
Credit does not count toward graduation. All students in PGAM that are participating in an extended internship may register each term while on the internship. Pass/No Pass only.
Description: Cooperative education work in a regularly established internship in the PGAM curriculum.
Description: Continuation of PGA 3.0 Level 2 curriculum modules. Additional learning objectives and modules from the PGA 3.0 curriculum. In addition, students will attend a 2.5 day PGA sponsored seminar provided by the PGA of America. Preparation for standardized PGA testing for PGA 3.0 Level 2 module(s). Preparation for the next internship.
This course is a prerequisite for: PGAM 312
Prerequisites: PGAM 301.
Description: Additional learning objectives and modules from the PGA 3.0 Level 3 curriculum. Preparation for standardized PGA testing for PGA 3.0 Level 3 module(s).
Description: Topics vary each term
Description: Topics covered will include: Teaching (Advanced Ball Flight, Kinematics and Kinetics, Advanced fitting techniques, and BodiTrack system); Calligraphy; The USGA Golf Handicap System; PXIII golf club fitting system; and Current Industry Topics.
This course is a prerequisite for: PGAM 489
Prerequisites: PGAM 401
This is the capstone course for the PGAM major.
Description: Completion of all PGA curriculum requirements. Students will develop and deliver an oral presentation and submit a portfolio of materials that reflects the knowledge they have gained from the academic courses, internships and other aspects of the PGA Golf Management Program. Standardized tests will be administered for any modules not previously passed.
Prerequisites: In Level 1 of the PGA Golf Management Program
A recommended course for any PGA Golf Management student who will participate in an internship experience during her/his undergraduate degree program at UNL.
Description: PGA Golf Management internships will provide students with an opportunity to enhance their professional skills while contributing meaningful employment and expanding their career networks and pathways in the golf profession.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and permission
The independent study topic is subject to approval by the coordinator. P/N only.
Description: Requires an individual or group project in research or literature review, or extension of course work in the field during the internship experience.