COURSE Code: BPGM 368
2 Credits
Course Description
This course presents key concepts and information about administering a golf facility. It will provide an overall understanding of the golf professional's role in a golf organization such as that of a general manager. Knowledge will be gained as to how boards and committees and other important stakeholders are involved in the successful management of a golf operation. This includes organizational structures, internal staff organization, meetings, the organization's mission, goals and objectives, as well as membership recruitment and retention and internal marketing, service and training. Students will learn principles involved in leadership, goal setting, problem solving and communication in this context, and gain experience from assignments and in-class workshops on these and related issues. A study of the organizational structure of a golf facility and the techniques required in effective meeting management will provide practical knowledge and tools for use in careers as golf club professionals and managers.
