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Careers in Golf
Ever wondered if golf could
be your vehicle to travel the
world? Graduates from the PGA
International Golf Institute
(PGA IGI) now based at the world
class Sanctuary Cove Golf and
Country Club on the Gold Coast do
exactly that in a variety of fields.
Offering education in areas of golf
operations and club management,
the PGA IGI curriculum of
business courses combined with
golf skills prepares students for a
career in the golf industry.
Golf can now become your avenue
into university. Via the IGI you
can keep developing your game
and earn the kind of golf specific
qualifications that employers
are looking for. Owned by the
Professional Golfers Association
(PGA) of Australia, the PGA IGI
has an articulation agreement
with Griffith University which
provides students with options to
choose different career pathways.
Now with VET Fee Help
(like HECS) and international
scholarships via Griffith
University, potential students
have every opportunity to follow
their dreams.
With a strong emphasis on
vocational and practical learning,
our graduates have employability
skills to join the work force and
progress within the industry.
Combine these workplace skills
with Griffith’s Business degree
(ranked in the top 4% of business
schools in the world with AACSB
ranking) and you’ll have the
head start you need to build your
career in golf and sport.
include 4 hrs a week of coaching
with weekly competitions versus
the other students to test your
game and reach the next level.
All our coaches are recognized
PGA golf professionals of the
highest calibre. Combine that PGA
pedigree with years of coaching
experience and you’ll be able
to access a global network of
contacts to help you get your foot
in the door to your dream job.
For more information see our
website – www.pgaigi.com
or contact our Marketing &
Student Recruitment Manager at
[email protected] or
07 5657 6109.
The IGI’s program fees are
all inclusive – including club
membership on the Palms Course
at Sanctuary Cove, multiple
driving range access, competition
fees, uniforms, reading texts and
resources. Practical golf skills
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Golf Industry Central Autumn 2013
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