Golf

Note: GOLF courses are restricted to students in the Golf Management program.

GOLF 101 Co-operative Work Experience 1

(6 credits) PS (250 hours over 15 wks)

This work experience course gives students an opportunity to apply, extend and integrate academic or technical knowledge through relevant work experience with qualified organizations. Learning outcomes are tied to academic and career skill development and student learning is monitored and evaluated by Camosun College.

Prerequisite(s): COOP WEP; and completion of 9 of 11 first-year courses in Golf Management with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0; and a "C" in all golf-related courses.

GOLF 102 Internship Work Experience 1

(3 credits) PS (250 hours over 15 wks)

Prerequisite(s), Golf Management: COOP WEP; and completion of 9 of 11 first-year courses in Golf Management with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0; and a "C" in all golf-related courses.

Prerequisite(s), Golf Operations: Completion of five courses in the Advanced Diploma in Golf Operations with a GPA of at least 3.0; and a "C" in all golf-related courses.

GOLF 110 Golf Management Introduction

(3 credits) F, W (3,0,0,0,0)

This course provides an introduction to the game of golf and the ﬁeld of professional golf management. Students will be introduced to the rules of golf, the golf industry, the role of the CPGA, and varied job opportunities within the ﬁeld. Overriding concepts of professional practice will be discussed including customer service, communication and safety.

GOLF 112 Back Shop and Outside Services

(3 credits) F, W (3,0,0,0,0)

This course focuses on the management of the back shop and outside services within a golf facility. Students will be introduced to cart repair and maintenance as well as club repair, ﬁtting, and storage. Practice facility maintenance and upkeep; on-course food and beverage services are also covered.

GOLF 114 Tournament & Event Management

(3 credits) F, W (3,0,0,0,0)

This course provides the skills needed for planning and managing a successful golf tournament or special event. All aspects of event management are covered, including fund-raising and sponsorship: establishing budgets and timelines; risk management; marketing strategies; utilizing volunteers; registration; score keeping and prize presentations.

GOLF 115 Golf Retail Operations

(3 credits) F, W (3,0,0,0,0)

This course examines all facets of a golf retail program including purchasing, merchandising, promotions, and selling. Revenue producing services and important aspects of customer service will also be discussed.

GOLF 201 Co-operative Work Experience 2

(6 credits) PS (0,0,0,0,35)

This course gives students an opportunity to apply and extend academic knowledge while employed with qualified co-op employers. This full-time work experience is facilitated and monitored by the college.

Prerequisite(s): GOLF 101; and be eligible for and enrolled in Academic Term 4.

GOLF 210 Turfgrass Management

(3 credits) F, W (3.5,0,0,0,0)

Turfgrass Management is an introduction to soils, soil chemistry, and the grass plant. This course will focus on various turfgrass species, plant identiﬁcation, soils, fertility, and maintenance practices. Other topics covered within this course are growing mediums used in golf course construction, drainage and moisture retention, turfgrass morphology and turfgrass establishment.

GOLF 250 Managing Golf Club Operations

(3 credits) F, W (3.5,0,0,0,0)

This course provides an overview of the general administrative procedures required in golf facilities. Topics covered include: the nature of private golf clubs, the role of the club manager, managing food and beverage services and using sport tourism as it relates to the golf club.

GOLF 251 Facilities Management

(1.5 credits) F, W (3,0,0,0,0 for 7 weeks)

This course is an overview of maintenance management and examines the purchase, maintenance, and management of golf course assets. Topics include: preventative maintenance, security, lease vs. purchase, service contracts, alterations, and renovations. Familiarity with these subjects will allow managers to feel comfortable working with trades. The course will also include how to present a capital budget.

GOLF 253 Golf Mgmt. - Best Practices

(1.5 credits) F, W (3,0,0,0,0 for 7 weeks)

This course prepares students to be golf professionals and managers. Topics covered include professional practice golf skill development, best practices in the golf industry, and continuing self-development as a golf professional or manager.

GOLF 254 Biomechanics of Golf

(1.5 credits) F, W (3,0,0,0,0 for 7 weeks)

This course examines a number of ways to assist players to learn and improve their golf skills, including both the physical and psychological aspects of the game. This course identiﬁes the methods and beneﬁts of various golf teaching programs. It also develops the principles of effective teaching and coaching, and students will have the opportunity to research a variety of teaching aids.

GOLF 255 Golf Course Design

(1.5 credits) F, W (3,0,0,0,0 for 7 weeks)

This course examines design and construction techniques involved in golf course development. Students will work through the golf course development process from site analysis to completed design.

Prerequisite(s): GOLF 210.