Graduates from the country’s premier golf business college now have special post-graduation access to careers at TPC golf courses.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 26, 2016 – Golf Academy of America, the longest-running two-year golf college in the world, today announces an employment partnership with PGA Tour Golf Course Properties, Inc., parent company of the TPC Network of elite golf courses. This new partnership serves as a direct link for expertly trained golf professionals from Golf Academy of America to fill positions at America’s most revered golf courses nationwide.
TPC courses, which are part of PGA Tour, provide services and amenities that meet the highest professional golf standards. Many of the courses serve as Tour tournament courses, meaning those who golf these courses truly live the PGA Tour life, teeing off from the same spots as their heroes.
Golf Academy of America prepares students to lead and innovate in the golf industry. Its instructors train students to go beyond the game to fully understand what it takes to grow the industry and the game, as well as prepare students to succeed in any business field.
“With this employment partnership, we’re better able to connect the best golf professionals with the nation’s top courses,” said Steve Newman, PGA, MBA, Director of Placement Strategy at Golf Academy of America. “Many of our students have and currently work at a TPC course, and the standard of excellence these alumni uphold within their careers certainly has proved the benefit of hiring a Golf Academy of America graduate. We’re honored to announce this new partnership and look forward to watching our students excel in the industry and in their dream jobs.”
Golf Academy of America campuses span the entire nation, providing access to students across the country with locations in San Diego, Dallas, Orlando, Phoenix and Myrtle Beach, S.C., as well as a first-semester online program. With small class sizes and PGA professional staff, Golf Academy of America’s five campuses prepare students of all backgrounds for rewarding careers.
To learn more about Golf Academy of America, visit us online at golfacademy.edu or contact an enrollment specialist today at 800-342-7342. Visit Facebook and Instagram to see campus life.
About Golf Academy of America
Golf Academy of America (formerly the San Diego Golf Academy) is the largest and longest-running two-year golf college in the world. Golf Academy of America’s 16-month program balances classroom studies, practical experience and comprehensive understanding of both the game and the business of golf. Campuses are located in San Diego, Phoenix, Orlando, Myrtle Beach and Dallas. For more information, call 800-342-7342 or visit GolfAcademy.edu. Golf Academy of America schools are owned and operated by the Education Corporation of America, headquartered in Birmingham, Ala.
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