GCMA Advanced Management Certificate: Golf Course Management for Club Managers
Programme overview
Principles of Golf Course Management
- Common greenkeeping practices, turf management and quality control
Environmental sustainability
- Water management, bio-diversity and conservation
Golf course strategy and planning
- Developing an ambitious, realistic vision
- Fundamentals of improvement plans
Relationship management
- Roles and responsibilities within the club
- Stakeholder communications
Asset management and capital planning
- Purchasing and planning
Budgeting and finances
- Using data and information
- Key golf course consumable costs
Who is this certificate suitable for?
- Golf club managers
- Deputy golf club managers, operations managers or similar role
- Director of golf, head professional or similar role
Learning and development outcomes for you and your club
From the perspective that a golf club manager requires, you will develop a sound knowledge and understanding of greenkeeping practices and to ensure that the golf course is effectively and successfully managed through the expertise that your greenkeeping team provide.
You will develop a greater understanding of how to work and communicate effectively with your greenkeeping team and all stakeholders. You will build an understanding of how to ask the right questions, to obtain the information you need in order to make the right decisions for the long-term success and sustainability of your golf course.
This certificate forms part of the GCMA Advanced Management Award in Golf Operations and Hospitality.
Other certificates in this award:
- Marketing strategy
- Sales and service management
- Food and beverage management
Next course: 29 April-1 May 2025, Moortown Golf Club, Leeds.
Rate: £925 GCMA members; £1,025 Associate Partner members (BIGGA members); £1,150 non-members.
Learn more about the GCMA's Advanced Management Programme