Professional Golf (Hons) University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Overview

Throughout the Professional Golf (Hons) BA degree from the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) you'll pursue your aspirations of a career in this thriving and varied field on this comprehensive course, unique in Scotland, with 82% of recent graduates employed in a range of roles within the golf industry.

Special features

• Graduates can gain PGA membership (subject to application)
• You will benefit from our strong industry links including the PGA, Royal Dornoch Golf Club, and equipment manufacturers, as well as top clubs and facilities in the UK and abroad. Many of these will contribute to your learning via guest lectures and seminars
• Work placements can be arranged across the UK, and internationally, including international internship programmes
• Access to industry-focussed CPD, including required coaching qualifications, and support from governing bodies within the golf industry
• State of the art, world class indoor golf facilities on campus including Trackman, Foresight, Zen, PuttView, SAM Puttlab and full golf workshop
• Full-time members of staff are PGA professionals
• Enjoy a unique student experience and participate in activities such as running the student golf club, individual coaching, personalised training and development, regular play, and competition including Scottish Student Sport and British Universities and College Sport events
• The course is unique due to its proximity and close working relationship with Royal Dornoch Golf Club, rated top 5 in the world. The club is also supportive of our students' development, offering coaching opportunities, hosting golf events and providing placement opportunities
• Have institutional support for applications for individual R&A bursaries which financially support elite golfers in tertiary education

Career opportunities:

Once you have successfully completed this course, you might like to consider the following careers:

• PGA professional

• Golf coaching and development

• Golf resort director of golf or golf operations manager

• Golf tournament and event management

• Equipment manufacturer/custom fitting roles

• Golf education

• Sports science

• Sports retail

• Events management and operations