PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Keiser University College of Golf & Sport Management (COGSM) is proud to recognize several students who have successfully completed their Associate of Science degree in Golf Management programs. In a brief ceremony held at the school, the graduating students received commemorative pins acknowledging their academic achievements that will open new professional opportunities to them in the golf industry.
The honored students included Kyle Furlong of New Carlisle, Ohio; James Micah Phillips of College Park, Ga.; and Ian Zander of Southport, N.C.
Furlong achieved honors on the Dean’s List and is continuing his education in the Bachelor of Science in Sports Management degree program. He also volunteered his time to help train and prepare St. Lucie County Special Olympics golfers for the Florida Special Olympics 2014 State Golf Tournament. In addition to his studies, Phillips dedicated his free time to helping Florida Special Olympics golfers as well as the First Tee program, a youth organization that promotes life skills and leadership through the game of golf. Zander currently works at PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and is continuing in the Bachelor of Science in Sports Management degree program.
“It’s always rewarding to recognize the accomplishments of our students, and we’re very excited at the opportunities within the golf industry that await these new graduates,” says John McMurry, Campus Vice-President of Keiser University College of Golf & Sport Management. “The golf management program at Keiser University COGSM provides a comprehensive learning experience that includes golf course design and maintenance, tournament operations, golf clubfitting and repair, retail management, golf history, golf course management and much more. It’s an academic foundation on which these new graduates can build long and successful careers in the golf industry.”
The Keiser University COGSM campus features a 20,000-square-foot facility which includes a 1,500-square-foot indoor putting green, advanced launch monitor technology, an interactive golf simulator powered by Sports Coach Systems, TaylorMade MAT-T swing analysis system, and a golf club repair lab equipped by Mitchell Golf Equipment. Students also receive access to the highly acclaimed PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance where they can practice on a 35-acre lighted practice range, short game areas, bunker facility and extensive putting greens. In addition, Keiser University College of Golf & Sport Management gives students access to several PGA Master Professionals, such as Brian Hughes and Dr. Eric Wilson, as well as Golf Magazine top 100 teacher Dr. T.J. Tomasi.
Keiser University COGSM degree in Golf Management prepares students for a variety of positions in the golf industry. In this program, students are prepared to provide golf instruction, manage golf course operations, ensure appropriate maintenance of golf facilities and equipment, as well as integrate the play of golf into the broader hospitality and recreation domain. Keiser University COGSM’s Bachelor of Science in Sport Management degree (with a concentration in golf management) focuses on the managerial and business aspects of a career in golf. The curriculum supports an expanded professional role of sports managers and graduates of associate degree programs in golf, hospitality, fitness, sports, recreation and other related fields.
For more information on attending Keiser University College of Golf & Sport Management, please contact the College of Golf campus at 1860 Fountainview Blvd, Port St. Lucie, Fla.; online at www.CollegeofGolf.KeiserUniversity.edu; or call 888.355.4465.
About Keiser University:
Keiser University is a private, not-for-profit university serving nearly 20,000 students pursuing doctoral through associate degrees on 17 campuses, online and internationally, employing 3,500 staff and faculty. Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates and degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Keiser University.
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