Golf and Club Management (Co-op) Fanshawe College

Overview

The Golf and Club Management (Co-op) Graduate Diploma from Fanshawe College will develop your passion for golf through visits to various courses, guest speakers and coaches from PGA of Canada, access to our golf simulator and a membership to all City of London golf courses. 

Develop your passion for golf through visits to various courses, guest speakers and coaches from PGA of Canada, access to our golf simulator and a membership to all City of London golf courses. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with a wide variety of industry professionals within the resort and golf and club industries. Hone your golf, racquet sports and curling games through instruction from PGA of Canada golf pros, and expand your learning through field trips to learn new technologies and teaching methodologies at simulator facilities, various resorts and golf clubs, as well as an optional golf trip to Orlando, Florida

Apply your knowledge in a co-op work experience with professionals within the Golf and Club Management (Co-op) programme of Fanshawe College. You’ll gain further employable skills in food and beverage service and culinary management on-campus through The Chef’s Table restaurant and cafe.

This tailor-made co-operative education programme allows applicants the opportunity to explore the numerous career opportunities available in the ever growing golf and club industry. Inspired by the Club Managers Association of Canada (CMAC), this programme fosters the core educational competencies required to excel in a career in club management.  Students will develop expertise in business and financial management, golf club and turf services and food and beverage operations with a hospitality focus. Theoretical studies will be supported by practical exposure in all areas of golf and club facilities. Students will gain an appreciation for proactive customer service and the relation to business development. Upon graduation, students are prepared to get their Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

This Fanshawe College programme is aligned with IRCC's Classification of Instructional Programmes (CIP) code: 31.0302. Please consult the IRCC website to verify current Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) alignment.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Gold and Club Management programme can pursue exciting careers at golf courses, resorts, golf equipment stores, and other recreational facilities in a multitude of positions, including:

• director of golf

• pro shop assistant/manager

• recreational club assistant manager

• membership and communications manager

• facilities assistant/manager

• food and beverage assistant/manager

• assistant events planner

• assistant tournament coordinator

• retail assistant/manager

• recreational sales and marketing

• retail merchandising

• public relations and corporate communications

• turf labourer/assistant greens keeper

• community golf coach

• golf software technician

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Golf and Club Management (Co-op) programme:

• Pro Shop Manager

Build strong relationships and create extraordinary experiences for public and member golfers, resort guests and corporate groups.

• Golf and Winter Activities Manager

Responsible for optimizing the financial performance of activities while maintaining a high level of guest and employee experience.

• Clubhouse Supervisor

• Play an integral role in ensuring guests are provided with an exceptional overall customer experience while sourcing, proposing, and implementing revenue generating innovations.