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What the Alumni are Saying....

American and International graduates of PGCC have found successful careers in the golf business employing their training in professional golf management.

 

Todd Theobald
General Manager -- Central Florida
Southwest Putting Green Technologies, Inc.

I have always had great passion for the game of golf, but never thought I could turn it into a career. Attending PGCC made my dreams a reality. After graduation, I worked at a high end daily fee course, a beautiful resort course, and a very exclusive private club. I am now involved in Sales and Marketing Management for Southwest Greens, and I get to meet and rub elbows with the greatest golfers in the world! This business of golf is big and getting bigger. Opportunity is everywhere and with a degree from PGCC, you too can make your dreams a reality.

Eric Hastings, P.G.A.
Head Golf Professional
Tuhaye Golf Club
Park City, Utah

Professional Golfers Career College was the perfect stepping stone to launch my career in the golf business. After graduating, Mr. Kent Brown was instrumental in helping me find my first assistant golf professional position at The Lakes Country Club in Palm Desert, California. I have been a Class 'A' member of the P.G.A. since 1997, and am proud to be involved with such a great profession. It was an honor to be part of the first graduating class of Professional Golfers Career College. Thank you PGCC!

Tim Forbes
Tournament Operations Manager
The Futures Tour

Without question, choosing to attend PGCC was the best decision I have ever made. Even though I grew up working at a golf course, I never imagined that one could actually make a true career out of golf -- until I discovered PGCC. I now work in the Facilities Management side of the business (after spending 18 months in tournament operations), and I absolutely love going to work every day. I've met and had the opportunity to work with some tremendous people, and have been challenged in my work every step of the way. None of that would have been possible had I not enrolled at PGCC.

 


Patrick Oldacre
ShotLink Producer
The PGA Tour

One of the greatest things about PGCC was the personal interest the Directors took in my goals. By the end of my freshman semester, I knew that I wanted to work in tournament administration, and Kent Brown and Dr. Somerville arranged an internship with the World Match Play Championship at La Costa while I was still at PGCC. That job opened the door for me to meet the people who hired me for my current position with the PGA Tour. Overall, it was a great experience for me -- the education, the networking, and the friends I met along the way, made it an experience I will treasure all my life.

Scott Arnold, P.G.A.
Head Golf Professional
Canyon Crest Country Club
Riverside, CA

When I decided to pursue a career in the golf industry, PGCC was the best choice. The lessons I learned and the experience I gained helped me achieve high marks in completing my PGA membership. In addition, the network of industry contacts created from my time at PGCC has been instrumental in furthering my professional career.
Matt Ennis, P.G.A.
Head Golf Professional
Quail Hollow Golf Club
Boise, ID

My experience at PGCC was one of the highlights of my life. The faculty and staff were just great. Their guidance and placement helped me get started in the golf business. Thanks PGCC!

Deborah K. Long
Director of Course Ratings
Women's Southern California Golf Association

It would have been difficult for me to break into the golf industry without attending PGCC. Even though I was an attorney and working in a "man's world," I couldn't have made the transition to my current position without the help and guidance I received at the college. To me, the biggest strength of PGCC is the exposure it provides to different aspects of the golf industry. The founders have created a fun learning environment, and the instructors are excellent. My success with the WSCGA is a direct result of what I learned at PGCC.

Don Stenberg, P.G.A.
Assistant Golf Professional
Mendham Golf & Tennis Club
Mendham, NJ

The best time of my life was at PGCC. Everybody is so knowledgeable and also friendly. They made my time there a fun experience. Not only did I get the knowledge but also the wisdom to find the career that I always wanted.

Vicki Winchell
Website and Technical Support Administrator
Women's Southern California Golf Association

I was in nursing for 22 years, and I really enjoyed it. Golf had become my passion, however, and Professional Golfers Career College gave me the training I needed to begin my second career. My current job was an opportunity presented to me by the Placement Director at PGCC. Attending PGCC was a great experience, and given the opportunity, I would do it all again.

Wayne Korotash
General Manager
Hay River Golf Club
Hay River, NT, CANADA

I recently accepted a manager's position at my home course in Canada. The curriculum at PGCC more than prepared me for this new challenge. Classes in communications, leadership, golf shop operations, tournament planning, and teaching, just to name a few, gave me the confidence and qualifications to do the job well.

After a morning of stimulating classes, there was no better way to spend the beautiful Southern California afternoons than on the local golf courses. How many people do you know wish they could do that every day?

I highly recommend the Professional Golfers Career College. The education and life-long relationships I have formed have made this one of the best experiences of my life!

Cristy Keinick-Leonard
Assistant Golf Professional
Troon North Golf Course
Scottsdale, AZ

The best 16 months of my life! Coming right out of high school, PGCC offered me the opportunity to begin my career as a golf professional early in life. I would recommend the PGCC to anyone interested in a career in golf.