Golf Management (GOLF)

GOLF 025  Golf Shop Operations   Units: 2

This course is the study of the principles and techniques involved in managing the modern professional golf shop: selling techniques, customer service, merchandise displays, and an understanding that the golf shop is the heart of all golf activity at the facility. The ability to purchase, price, control and sell golf equipment, golf apparel, and golf accessories is an important aspect of this course. The course emphasizes the principles of organizing, financing, budgeting and controlling a golf facility's revenue and cost centers.
Lecture Hours: 18         Lab Hours: 54          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

GOLF 029  Methods of Teaching Golf   Units: 2

This course is the study of the methods used in teaching the game of golf. It includes practical experience in the analysis of the golf swing and the correction of errors. This course is intended for students pursuing a career in golf.
Lecture Hours: 18         Lab Hours: 54          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

GOLF 030  Teaching the Short Game   Units: 2

This course is the study of the techniques used to develop an effective short game and putting stroke. It emphasizes basic swing fundamentals and the modern approach to chips, pitches, greenside sand shots and putting. This course is intended for students pursuing a career in golf.
Lecture Hours: 18         Lab Hours: 54          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC*                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

GOLF 032  Golf Teaching Laboratory   Units: 2

This course is the study and practice of the methods used in teaching the game of golf. It includes learning the techniques and instructional skills necessary to teach golf to individuals and groups. It emphasizes how to adapt golf swing fundamentals to the physical attributes and prior experience of the client (student). It also includes practical application of these methods in a golf practice range environment. This course is intended for students pursuing a career in golf.
Lecture Hours: 18         Lab Hours: 54          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC*                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

GOLF 036  Fundamentals & Rules of Golf   Units: 2

This course is the study of the basic fundamentals of playing golf and the application of the rules of the game of golf. It emphasizes understanding of the rules of golf and the responsibility of the golf professional to ensure compliance with the rules in order to uphold the integrity of the sport. Students will learn the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to play the game. This course is intended for students pursuing a career in golf.
Lecture Hours: 18         Lab Hours: 54          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC*                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

GOLF 095A  Golf Work Experience   Units: 1-8

This work experience course of supervised employment assists students in acquiring desirable work habits, attitudes, and skills to enable them to become productive employees. This course also provides students with career awareness for jobs. Credit may be accrued at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a maximum of sixteen units (for a combined total of all Work Experience units). Additionally, students must work 75 paid hours or 60 non-paid hours per unit earned. This type of work experience is available to students whose job and education or occupational goals are directly related to Golf Management.
Lecture Hours: None         Lab Hours: 600          Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None