PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Keiser University College of Golf & Sport Management (COGSM) students were recently treated to a unique presentation and hands-on demonstration from LPGA Hall of Famers Nancy Quarcelino and Donna White. The two renowned golfers spoke to the Bachelor of Science in Sport Management students about teaching and coaching the game of golf and provided the students with rare insight.
“Nancy Quarcelino and Donna White have an unequalled commitment to excellence and desire to share their knowledge and experience with students of all ages and abilities. It was a real honor having them for this unique learning experience,” says Keiser University Executive Director of Golf Operations Dr. Eric Wilson, who is also a PGA Master Professional. “There’s no better way to learn than hands-on involvement, and Keiser University COGSM always strives to provide our students with opportunities to participate side-by-side with some of the industry’s most acclaimed golfers and instructors.”
With a career that spans more than 30 years, Quarcelino is a member of the LPGA and PGA of America and she is regarded as one of the premier golf instructors in the country. She has coached a wide range of golfers during her career including: amateur men and women of all abilities, competitive junior golfers, players on the LPGA Tour, the PGA developmental tours, LPGA and PGA club professionals, and collegiate golfers. In 2012, Quarcelino was inducted into the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Hall of Fame, the highest honor given to teaching and club professional members for extraordinary membership service and leadership, while contributing to the game of golf and the golf industry.
White is a faculty member at Keiser University COGSM and was recently elected to the LPGA Hall of Fame. Later this year, she will also be inducted into the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Hall of Fame, a very prestigious and limited group with only 25 members world-wide. She is an instructor for the LPGA Player Development program, a national program to help LPGA and PGA club professionals attend to improve their golf skills. White enjoyed a successful junior, amateur and collegiate career winning many titles including the 1976 United States Women’s Amateur Championship.
The Keiser University COGSM degree in Golf Management prepares students for a wide variety of positions in the golf industry. The program gives students the educational background and training to provide golf instruction, manage golf course operations, ensure proper maintenance of golf facilities and equipment, as well as how to incorporate 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 holds Level VI accreditation signifying recognition of its expanded doctoral degree offerings. Sixty-two percent of KU students graduate in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and healthcare fields, providing the talented workforce necessary for Florida to compete globally. Over 20 percent of Keiser University students are members of the armed services, veterans, or military family members. Keiser University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificates and degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, masters, specialist, 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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