Diploma of Advanced Studies in Golf Management

This Advanced Studies program delivers the specialist skills that will pave your way to a career in golf management. You will learn how golf courses are designed, laid and maintained, while exploring the intricacies of golf club operations.

The curriculum also looks in depth at the staging and marketing of golf tournaments, with your field trip visiting the home of one of the top professional tournaments in the world: The Players Championship. In addition, from your base in Marbella you will enjoy easy access to numerous quality golf courses.

Location: Spain

Duration: Max two semesters

Total credits: 20 US/40 ECTS

Intakes: Fall

Semester 1

Business field trip

Semester 2

Six-month Internship

Business Research Project

Diploma of Advanced Studies or possible progression to Master of Advanced Studies.

Program highlights

Grasp the economics of golf from a local to an international level.

Business field trip to Miami.

Expand your network by meeting golf club managers and golf professionals.

Final semester internship or research project.

Get on course for real-world learning

Our specialized diploma programs immerse you in your topic, and nowhere more so than during your business field trip. For the Diploma in Golf Management you will travel to Miami, USA, exposing you to perhaps the most geographically concentrated collection of golf courses in the world. In Miami alone there are 14 courses, while Florida is also home to one of the most prestigious tournaments on the PGA Tour calendar, The Players Championship.

Exceptional faculty:

Gonzalo Sánchez

Teaches Golf Academy and Tournaments, as well as Intro to Golf Industry courses

Holds a Masters degree in Professional Golf Management from the PGA of America
PGA Golf Professional at The San Roque Club
Head of Golf Academy at Prosper Golf Resort and Ostravice Golf Resort in Czech Republic
Stack and Tilt Authorized Instructor, the highest recognition in golf coaching
Staff Pro Ambassador for Titleist, representing Andalucía

Eugenio Rezola

Teaches Agronomy & Machinery and Golf Course Design

LRM alumni with an MBA from IE University and a background in Agriculture Technical Engineering
Completed a two-year turf grass management program in the USA
Head Greenkeeper at Golf Course Las Américas in Tenerife, Spain
Responsible for maintenance, renovations, and environmental management of the golf course
Led a complete renovation of the 18-hole greens and hosted the European Tour Ladies Tour Match Play in 2011

Fernando Padrón

Teaches Golf Business Management

Currently General Manager of La Hacienda Golf Resort, Sotogrande – San Roque.
A Certified Club Manager (CCM) by the Club Manager Association of America (CMAA), USA.
Also holds a Master’s in Golf Management and an MBA.
Fernando has worked in the golf industry since 2010, in his native Spain as well as in Mexico.
In his current role at La Hacienda Golf Resort he is responsible for financial management, marketing and commercial activities, while also spearheading a strategic plan and rebranding strategy.
In previous leadership roles he organized professional tournaments for both the DP World Tour and the PGA of America.

Program details

Semester 1

Introduction to Golf Industry

Golf Club Operations

Agronomy and Machinery

Golf Course Design

Golf Business Management

Marketing and Golf Events

Golf Academy and Tournaments

+ Business field trip

Semester 2

Six-month Internship

Applied Research Project

Graduate with your Diploma of Advanced Studies

Study one more semester and graduate with :

Master of Advanced Studies in Hospitality Management with Specialization

Program entry requirements

Minimum age

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree desirable

Professional hospitality experience

Two years for students with a Bachelor's degree or five years for students without degree

English level

Must be proficient enough for higher education studies. English language exam scores (issued within 24 months prior to the intended intake) are required for non-native speakers, or those who have not spent at least 2 years in full time English Education at University level prior to the intake.