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Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Golf Academy of America is a private, two-year golf college offering an associate's degree in Golf Operations and Management with a curriculum of golf instruction and golf business management. A bachelor's degree is also offered via a partnership with New England College of Business.

They currently have five campuses:

  • Carolinas â€" Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
  • Orlando â€" Apopka, Florida
  • Phoenix â€" Chandler, Arizona
  • San Diego â€" Carlsbad, California
  • Dallas â€" Dallas, Texas

The school is owned by Education Corporation of America.

Accreditation


Learning the Business of Golf at The Golf Academy of America
source : Learning the Business of Golf at The Golf Academy of America

Golf Academy of America is accredited by the ACICS to award occupational associate's degrees. It is further authorized to award Associate of Applied Business Degrees in California, Arizona and South Carolina and Occupational Associate Degrees in Florida.

History


Golf Academy of America students to participate in Simpson Cup ...
source : Golf Academy of America students to participate in Simpson Cup ...

Started in 1974 in San Diego as the San Diego Golf Academy, it is the oldest golf school in the world. It was acquired by the Education Corporation of America in 2006, later renaming it to the Golf Academy of America in 2008. Prior to acquisition by ECA, SDGA briefly opened a Honolulu campus in Kaneohe, Hawaii on the island of Oahu from 2004-2007 to cater to the Pacific Rim.

Notable Golf Academy of America Graduates


Get a Career in the Game at the Golf Academy of America | Golf Channel
source : Get a Career in the Game at the Golf Academy of America | Golf Channel

  • Jason Helman, 2010 Canadian PGA Teacher of the Year
  • Brett Melson, 2007 Recorded Longest Hole in One ever recorded at the 18th hole of the Koolau G.C. on the island of Oahu. http://www.cybergolf.com/golf_news/longest_holeinone_in_history_recorded

Notable Faculty



  • Buddy Allin, Five time winner on the PGA tour and author of the golf-instruction book Center-Line

See also



  • Golf
  • Golf instruction

External links



  • Golf Academy of America website


 
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