Sport Management - Golf Industry (BS)

If golf is your passion, Barry's Sport Management-Golf Industry Program will provide you with a unique option, allowing you to specialize in golf industry management while earning your bachelor's degree in Sport Management.  

The game of golf has been booming for the last 40 years. In 2004, approximately 30 million Americans either played a round of golf or visited a golf facility throughout the United States. As a result, the golf industry generates billions of dollars in national revenue annually. Our program will prepare you to take a leadership role in this industry.

The ever increasing popularity of golf has created a demand for competent golf professionals capable of designing and delivering golf events, programs, and services. The Barry Sport Management - Golf Industry curriculum provides an academic program that develops competent golf professionals who can understand and anticipate essential qualities of golf management in increasingly complex and diverse contexts. Thus, graduates will serve in the community as competent golf professionals capable of planning and delivering a variety of golf programs and operations.

You will find a number of advantages to pursuing your degree in Sport Management - Golf Industry at Barry:

• The program is part of the major in Sport Management, giving you various career options throughout your professional life. 
• If you qualify, you can supplement your undergraduate academic preparation by enrolling in the PGA's Professional Golf Management (PGM) program.
• Numerous practicum and internship opportunities are available in the area with some of the world's best teachers.
• Internship and special event opportunities at some of the world's most recognized golf courses such as Doral and PGA National. 
• Our ideal location in South Florida has a climate conducive to playing golf year round.