Golf Academy of America selects Top 100 Alumni following peer nomination process
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 8, 2016 – Golf Academy of America, the longest-running two-year golf college in the world, today announces its Top 100 Alumni honors. In the more than 40 years the college has been educating, it has produced more than 11,000 graduates. Those on this list represent those who exemplify the high standards and professionalism learned while attending Golf Academy of America and the breadth of careers available in today’s golf industry.
The college’s Alumni Association launched the Top 100 Alumni list to recognize those graduates who have found great success in the golf industry and the business world as a whole, those who are innovating within their careers, those who are promoting the game to inspire the next generation of golfers, and those who uphold the values instilled from generations of golfers past. Nominations for this inaugural list opened this winter, with many coming from alumni recognizing their peers whom they look up to. The full list and personal biographies will be posted on the interactive Golf Academy of America website.
“Our Top 100 Alumni list represents all the years of hard work our instructors and students put into the education provided at Golf Academy of America,” said Steve Newman, PGA, MBA, Director of Placement Strategy at Golf Academy of America. “Our students’ passion for this industry is evident in all they do, and working on this list of incredible golf professionals has shown us once again how truly talented our graduates are. These alumni are spread across the globe, and they’re working in a variety of positions. It really highlights the doors that open for those with our degrees.”
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 business. The Alumni Association provides ongoing support for graduates, with industry job links, industry news, alumni updates and more.
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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