Greensburg —
Joshua Adams of Greensburg joined 48 fellow students from the Golf Academy of America (GAA) in Orlando to earn an associate degree in Golf Complex Operations and Management during graduation ceremonies April 20.
"These students put in a lot of hard work and all of them are now well prepared to step into golf career opportunities anywhere in the country," said Brad Turner, campus director of the Orlando Golf Academy of America. "Our students are some of the best trained and most knowledgeable golf career professionals in the industry. When they leave Golf Academy of America, they are recognized as the future golf professionals who will lead this industry."
The GAA is the largest and longest-running two-year golf career college in the world and prepares graduates for a wide array of golf career opportunities in the $76 billion a year industry. Golf Academy of America is an accredited golf course management school offering a comprehensive curriculum of golf instruction and business management. The 16-month program balances classroom studies, practical experience and a comprehensive understanding of both the game and the business of golf.
The GAA boasts an exceptional career placement record for graduates for opportunities including: golf teaching professionals, tournament organizers, club managers and owners, golf manufacturing representatives, product development specialists and golf professionals at golf-related companies, among many other golf career options.
For more information about Golf Academy of America, go to www.GolfAcademy.edu, or call (800) 342-7342.
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Fry named DCMH VP of Operations
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Santee Beachfront Grill opens its doors to the public
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Hickory Creek welcomes new Director of Nursing
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YMCA, others partner for grant workshop
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State Farm Agent Susie Ricke named to President’s Club
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