Professional Golf Management Program (PGM)

The Professional Golf Management (PGM) program at SUNY Delhi is the only one of its kind to be registered by SUNY and the New York State Education Department. The program awards a B.B.A. in Professional Golf Management. The curriculum offers golf specific courses like Golf Club Repair and Design, The Rules of Golf, Tournament Operations, Introduction to Teaching, Swing Analysis and Golf Car Fleet Management. Business related courses such as Merchandising and Inventory Management, Business Planning and Operations, and Human Resource Management for Golf Professionals are also part of the PGM curriculum. The employment opportunities within the field are numerous, and the employment rate for SUNY Delhi graduates is 100% for those who continue in the golf business.

The college owns and operates a beautiful 18-hole golf course, which serves as an outstanding educational resource for students in our program. Other amenities include a 20 station driving range, a 6,000 square-foot practice green and short game practice area, and a full service pro shop and restaurant. During the winter months, SUNY-Delhi students can work on their game and their teaching skills in our 34,000 square foot Indoor Practice Facility where ball flight can be observed up to 70 yards away. Playing ability is an important requirement for golf professionals, and the three PGA professionals on staff at SUNY Delhi offer a Player Development program for students preparing to take the Player’s Ability Test (PAT).

All PGM students are required to intern in the industry for a minimum of 16 months, usually during the summer. These internships not only help the student apply their education in a practical setting, they pave the way for future employment by providing invaluable networking opportunities.