Educational Pathways to a Career in Golf
Pursuing a career in the golf industry requires a combination of passion, skills, and education. Whether you're aiming to become a golf professional, a course manager, or a specialist in golf marketing, the right educational foundation is important. The following list of educational institutions offers a variety of programs designed to equip you with the knowledge and experience needed to excel in this dynamic field. Explore the diverse opportunities available and take the first step toward a rewarding career in golf.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
MECHANICS | EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
Automotive Technician Foundation - Camosun College
Automotive Service Technician Foundation - University of the Fraser Valley
Automotive Service Technician - University of Victoria
Mechanical Systems
TURF MANAGEMENT | HORTICULTURE
- Camosun College
Horticultural Technician - Kwantlen Polytechnic University
School of Horticulture - Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Turf Management Diploma Program - Thompson Rivers University
Horticulture Program - Vancouver Island University
Horticulture Technician Foundation
EVENTS & MARKETING
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
Marketing Management - Capilano University
Event Marketing - Langara College
Special Events Planning & Marketing - Thompson Rivers University
Event Marketing
GOLF MANAGEMENT
Camosun College
Diploma in Golf Management
Diploma in Golf Management
HOSPITALITY
- Douglas College
Hospitality Management Diploma - Lasalle College Vancouver
Hospitality Diploma - Royal Roads University
Bachelor in Hospitality - Selkirk College
Hospitality & Tourism (various) - Vancouver Community College
Hospitality Diploma - Vancouver Island University
Hospitality & Hotel Management - Western Community College
Bachelor of Hospitality Management
CULINARY TRAINING
- Camosun College
Professional Cook Training Foundation - Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts
Full Culinary Program - Vancouver Community College
Culinary Arts - Vancouver Island University
Culinary Arts Program
ALBERTA
MECHANICS | EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
- Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Automotive Service Technician - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Automotive Service Technology
TURF MANAGEMENT | HORTICULTURE
- Olds College
Turfgrass Management Diploma - Olds College
Bachelor of Applied Science - Golf Course Management - University of Lethbridge
Golf Course Turfgrass Management
EVENTS & MARKETING
- Medicine Hat College
Sport & Event Marketing and Management - Mount Royal University
Event Management - Reeves College
Event Specialist - Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Business Administration - Marketing - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Marketing
GOLF MANAGEMENT
- University of Lethbridge
Business Administration - Professional Golf Management
HOSPITALITY
- Glenbow College
Hospitality Management - Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Hospitality Management
CULINARY TRAINING
- Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Culinary Arts Diploma - Red Deer Polytechnic
Culinary Arts Diploma - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Culinary Arts Diploma
ONTARIO
MECHANICS | EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
- Boréal College
Mechanical Techniques - Durham College
Automotive Technician - Northern College
Motive Power Technician – Automotive Service - University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Automotive Engineering
TURF MANAGEMENT | HORTICULTURE
- Seneca Polytechnic
Environmental Technician - University of Guelph
Turfgrass Management Diploma - University of Toronto
Environmental Management
EVENTS & MARKETING
- George Brown College
Event Management - Sheridan College
Business Marketing - University of Guelph
Sport & Event Management
GOLF MANAGEMENT
- Fanshawe College
Golf And Club Management (Co-op) - Georgian College
Golf Industry Management - Georgian College
Golf Industry Management (part-time) - Humber College
Professional Golf Management – Business Administration - McMaster University
Business of Golf & Resort Management
HOSPITALITY
- Cambrian College
Hospitality - Hotel and Restaurant - Conestoga College
School of Hospitality & Culinary Arts (various) - George Brown College
Hospitality and Culinary Arts (various) - Toronto Metropolitan University
Hospitality and Tourism Management
CULINARY TRAINING
- Centennial College
Culinary Management - Confederation College
Culinary Management - George Brown College
Hospitality and Culinary Arts (various) - Lambton College
Culinary Management - Sault College
Culinary Skills - Chef Training
ATLANTIC CANADA
MECHANICS | EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
- College of the North Atlantic
Automotive Service Technician - Holland College
Automotive Technology - New Brunswick Community College
Automotive Service Technician - Nova Scotia Community College
Automotive Service and Repair Certificate
TURF MANAGEMENT | HORTICULTURE
- Dalhousie University
Horticulture Skills Training Program - Nova Scotia Community College
Horticulture and Landscape Technology - Recreation Facility Association of Nova Scotia
Sports Turf Management and Maintenance Course - Recreation New Brunswick
Turf Management and Maintenance Course
EVENTS & MARKETING
- College of the North Atlantic
Marketing Management and Analytics - College of the North Atlantic
Marketing Diploma - Eastern College
Business And Digital Marketing Specialist - Holland College
Marketing And Advertising Management - Holland College
Tourism, Travel, And Event Management - Nova Scotia Community College
Digital Marketing - University of PEI
Marketing and Communications
GOLF MANAGEMENT
- Dalhousie University
Recreation Management - Holland College
Sport And Recreation Management
HOSPITALITY
- Atlantic Business College
Hotel & Restaurant Management - Cape Breton University
Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management - College of the North Atlantic
Tourism & Hospitality Management - College of North Atlantic
Tourism & Hospitality Services - Mount Saint Vincent University
Tourism & Hospitality Management Diploma - Nova Scotia Community College
Tourism Hospitality - Oulton College
Travel and Hospitality Program - University of PEI
Bachelor of Business - Tourism and Hospitality
CULINARY TRAINING
- College of the North Atlantic
Culinary Management - Holland College
Culinary Arts - New Brunswick Community College
Culinary Arts - Nova Scotia Community College
Culinary Skills Program - Nova Scotia Community College
Certified Chef de Cuisine