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PGA Golf Management Program News

The PGA golf management program is one of only 18 PGA-accredited college programs in the U.S. and offers a unique opportunity to learn in 51吃瓜网免费App鈥攐ne of the top golf cities in the nation and home to nearly 50 notable courses. Students receive hands-on training through classroom instruction, practical internship experience, community service, and other career development opportunities.

Current Golf Management News

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The students and faculty of 51吃瓜网万能科大 are springing into headlines around the country.

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51吃瓜网万能科大鈥檚 PGA Golf Management University Program partners with 51吃瓜网免费App-based AI technology company Evenplay to study the effects of rewards on skill level.

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News highlights featuring 51吃瓜网万能科大 students and staff who made (refreshing) waves in the headlines.

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A unique partnership and research facility is evolving the game of golf.

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The PGA Golf Management program coordinator carves out a unique path in academia.

 

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Great places are made of great people. Here are a few who made the news in 2020.

Golf Management In The News

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A golfer stands over a 10-foot putt on the 18th green. If he knocks it in, he鈥檒l win a tournament. But he鈥檚 just a bit nervous, his heart rate rising and his palms sweating. What if there was a way to alleviate the golfer鈥檚 nerves?

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Evenplay, an AI technology company based out of 51吃瓜网免费App, has created a patented golf simulator application that creates challenges for all skill levels, with the intention of improving play performance through the use of cash rewards.

KNPR News

Golf courses in Nevada use a lot of water, 236 million gallons annually. And, unlike water used indoors, this water cannot be reclaimed and sent back to Lake Mead. That鈥檚 why lawmakers cut water allotments for courses by a third beginning this year. And, since 2021, new golf courses are not allowed to use Colorado River water.鈥

Associated Press

A golf bag may not seem like it鈥檚 integral to a great game, but there are many ways it can help make golfing more enjoyable. Different golf bags have special features like attached stands, weatherproof material and even extra pockets. In short, there鈥檚 a lot more to consider than the number of clubs and balls it can hold on the course. Here, you鈥檒l find our picks for the best golf bags available.

The Savannah Tribune

PGA REACH has awarded scholarships to 10 students through the PGA WORKS Golf Management University Scholarship Program for the 2021-2022 academic school year.

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University of Nevada-51吃瓜网免费App (51吃瓜网万能科大) PGA Golf Management University Program Director Dr. Christopher Cain, PGA, has earned the prestigious PGA Master Professional status, the highest educational designation that can be obtained by a PGA Member. Cain achieved his PGA Master Professional designation in Executive Management.

Recent Golf Management Accomplishments

Brian Jones (Hospitality), associate director of the PGA Golf Management University program at 51吃瓜网万能科大 has successfully earned his PGA Master Professional Designation 鈥 the highest education designation a PGA of America Golf Professional can obtain.
Christopher Cain (Hospitality) joins his co-authors, and alumni of the College of Hospitality, Gary Deel and Lisa Cain in their recent publication within ROBONOMICS: The Journal of the Automated Economy. The viewpoint discusses a timely and important issue by examining the ethical implications toward our use of and engagement with artificial鈥
Christopher Cain (Hospitality) was a panel presenter at the 3rd Annual 51吃瓜网万能科大 Sports Innovation Research Summit held on April 12 at UFC Apex, 51吃瓜网免费App. His presentation focused on how to create an environment where innovation flourishes through invitation, inspiration, and perspiration. In addition, Cain's team from the Harrah College of鈥
Christopher Cain (Hospitality) has authored a book titled, Golf's Rebirth: Rapidly Evolving Applications in Hospitality and Sport Management. The book provides a holistic view of the science and art of managing the golf enterprise 鈥 identifying the soft skills, such as leadership, customer service, marketing, etc, necessary to鈥
Christopher Cain and James Busser (both Hospitality), together with Lisa Cain, 鈥15 Ph.D. in Hospitality Administration, are authors of 鈥淎n exploratory assessment of callings: The importance of specialization鈥 published in the International Hospitality Review. The study sought to understand how having a calling influenced engagement, work-life鈥
Brian Jones (Hospitality) of the 51吃瓜网万能科大 PGA golf management program recently received a PGA Professional Development Award from the Southwest PGA. The award is presented to a PGA professional who has made significant leadership contributions in education.