College Academic Majors

Vong it28 · October 27, 2008

What are golf related majors in college?

I love playing and and want to even turn pro someday. Just started college but don't know what to major in. Golf is my only interest and wanted to hear some recommendations about majors in college that is related to golf, majors that can help me find jobs that are golf related.

bk4 · October 27, 2008

Business

callawayguy10 · October 27, 2008

well if you are looking to golf you could get a turf/grass management degree which allows you to work on golf courses or you could do a physical education degree and just become a golf coach or a secondary education degree and become a golf coach. Or like bk4 said just get a business degree. I am in college also and the best thing to do is just get your basics out of the way and then start talking to people around your college and see what other people are majoring in and base your decision on that. That's what I did I just when for the basics and went from there

GatorBait · October 27, 2008

Professional Golf Management (PGM) is the BEST

Vong it28 · October 27, 2008

I've been told, Psychology is a good field to look into. Players like Tom Watson majored in Psychology too.

Snax · October 27, 2008

Im looking to get into the insudstry some day, and was thinking of PGM, but my school doesnt offer it, however Im majoring in Finance, which is a pretty good fit.

BogeysBGone · October 27, 2008

I love playing and and want to even turn pro someday. Just started college but don't know what to major in. Golf is my only interest and wanted to hear some recommendations about majors in college that is related to golf, majors that can help me find jobs that are golf related.

Do you want to play golf as a professional on the PGA tour? Or do you want to work in the golf industry? Or do you want a job that will allow you to play a lot of golf?

If it's the PGA Tour - then focus on your game and get a basic education. If you're already college age it may be too late to have a realistic shot to play on tour.

If you want to work in the golf industry - take 2 finance courses no matter what. Management or "travel industry management" may also help. There are a lot of schools with golf programs like Penn State I believe. Agronomy is a good one to get you as close to the grass as possible. But even if you end up working at a golf course - you won't play much golf. You'll be too busy.

I agree with the 2nd poster in this thread - if you want a job that pays well, and allows you a lot of on-course time - go into business or law. I can tell you from experience that during the spring and summer, I play at least 3 times a week, and on lots of nice courses. Of course - the point is that you get 4-5 hours alone with a business prospect and you'd better close the deal! :)

Good luck.

CRHgolfer · October 27, 2008

All of my friends, who were on the golf team, got degrees in Finance... A business degree is a great degree for a golfer to have. Having a good golf game in the business world is an amazing asset to have. In the end you should choose something that you are ultimately interested in and comes easy (or easier) for you.

Good luck on your choice and enjoy college, best years of your life... sad I had to go to the real world :(

italianstallion · October 27, 2008

All of my friends, who were on the golf team, got degrees in Finance... A business degree is a great degree for a golfer to have. Having a good golf game in the business world is an amazing asset to have. In the end you should choose something that you are ultimately interested in and comes easy (or easier) for you.

Good luck on your choice and enjoy college, best years of your life... sad I had to go to the real world :(

Finance or Accounting are two of the more marketable business degrees. I'm taking accounting, but if I get into the golf industry I will be owning a course, not being a pro at one.