Description

Golf Academy of America is a two-year golf college that will help improve your golf skills while preparing you for a rewarding and successful golf career! A wide range of golf jobs are available in this $76-billion-a-year industry. Golf Academy of America prepares you to get the golf job of your dreams.

Our 16-month program offers a curriculum of golf instruction and golf business management at all four golf schools, and provides graduates with the education required to get the golf job they desire. You'll soon be teaching others how to improve their game!

Golf Academy of America – Orlando’s educational program and student services exist in a customized campus learning environment. The physical facilities of Golf Academy of America - Orlando include classroom, computer lab, club repair, library, lounge, student and placement service areas as well as administrative offices. Golf instruction, practice, and play are conducted at local driving ranges and at golf courses conveniently situated in Chandler just outside Phoenix.

Positioned in one of the best golf destinations in the United States, Orlando enjoys year round golfing weather.

The missions of the Academy are as follows:

1. To provide students with an educational background in business management and a solid foundation in general education.
2. To prepare students to ultimately assume positions in golf management at a country club, golf facility, or other golf related businesses.
3. To introduce students to the areas of specialization, including equipment technology, modern merchandising, computers for managing business activities and tournaments, and the growth of golf as a game and a business.
4. To teach the essentials of the business of golf and golf game so that students will develop to their full potential in the industry.
5. To prepare students to become effective and innovative golf instructors and managers.
6. To provide educational and training programs that satisfy the needs of students as well as those of the overall golf industry.
7. To expose students to the increasing sophistication of the golf industry and associated demand for multifaceted personnel who are able to assess and promote the objective of the employer(s).

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

For Profit

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$15,050

Out-of-State Tuition

$15,050

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

270

Students

Total Students
270

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Gender of Students

Women
0%
Men
100%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
2%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
93%
Latino
1%
Other
3%

International Students

International
5%
Domestic
95%