PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla.. – Keiser University College of Golf students and staff recently welcomed guest speaker Ryan Alvino, a Class A PGA professional and head professional at John Prince Golf Learning Center in Lake Worth, Fla. A Penn State PGM program graduate and Top 50 U.S. Kids instructor, Alvino stressed the importance of ‘adaptability’ of various types of golf organization management plans and philosophies.
Adapting to different facilities’ goals and objectives is critical to the success of one’s career, explained Alvino, who shared with students his experiences working at various facilities throughout his internships and entry level positions. Being flexible and learning from the different types of management helps young golf management professional to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the golf industry.
Alvino also reinforced to students that being up-to-date on industry news and information – whether it be in teaching, business, agronomy, products or merchandise – is another key component to a successful career in golf. Regardless of whether it is an exclusive private facility or a modest public facility, the long-term objective remains the same – to grow the game of golf, a goal that benefits every facility and the industry overall.
“Ryan Alvino is an inspiring speaker and we’re proud to have him on campus, sharing his experiences and knowledge with our students at Keiser University College of Golf,” says John McMurray, vice president of Keiser University College of Golf. “One of our goals at Keiser is to provide our students with a learning experience that goes beyond the classroom and helps to ensure their success in their new careers. Golf professionals, like Alvino, provide great insight on the tools, skills and philosophies that will be keys to success once they leave the University.”
Keiser University College of Golf, the golf industry’s newest educational facility, features a 20,000-square-foot facility includes a 1,500-square-foot indoor putting green, advanced launch monitor technology, TaylorMade MAT-T swing analysis system, an interactive golf simulator provided by ForeGolf powered by SIRGUL, and a golf club repair lab.
From golf courses to professional golf schools, the College of Golf at Keiser University prepares students for a variety of positions in the golf industry. Keiser University is an established, regionally accredited Level V Ph.D. institution. Arthur Keiser, Ph.D. has been recognized as a leader and national expert in career-focused, workforce-driven education in Florida for more than 30 years, however, the College of Golf is a first for the statewide university best known for its healthcare, business and information technology graduates.
Students interested in attending Keiser University College of Golf can inquire at the College of Golf campus at 1860 Fountainview Blvd, Port St. Lucie, Fla.; online at http://collegeofgolf.keiseruniversity.edu/; or call 888.355.4465
Keiser University is Florida’s leading statewide provider of career-focused, post-secondary education and is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Keiser University serves approximately 18,000 students seeking doctoral, master’s, bachelor’s and associate degrees in over 50 high demand programs at its 15 campuses and through its online and Graduate School divisions including the golf academy. The Graduate School offers the Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and the MBA among a variety of master’s degrees in physician assistant, education and criminal justice. Keiser University’s reach extends globally through its international programs including the Latin Division and educational agreements in Eastern Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.keiseruniversity.edu
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