Professional Golf Management Program - Enrollment Requirements

The Professional Golf Management (PGM) program is designed for the individual who is interested in a career as a golf professional who serves the amateur golfer. The PGM program includes preparation in the following areas: operation of a golf shop; golf course maintenance; public relations; teaching skills; golf rules; custom club repair and fitting; and the organization and conduct of golf events. The curriculum is recommended and endorsed by the Professional Golfer's Association (PGA).

Admission to the PGM program is granted based on the following policies and procedures:

• Applicants must meet the PGM Program Criteria of 2.5 high school cumulative grade point average and ACT composite score of 19 (must have a subscore of 19 in MATH or READING).
• All applicants must have an eight (8) or lower golf handicap verified by a PGA golf professional or high school coach.
• Transfer students will be considered with a maximum of 45 applied credits.
• Transfer students (including internal) must meet College of Business criteria of 2.5 cumulative GPA based on 12 credit hours and have completed English 150 and Math 115 equivalent and one Cultural Enrichment or Social Awareness with a grade of C or better.
• Application, transcripts, ACT score report and golf handicap verification must be submitted to the Admissions Office before June 1st of the year the student wishes to enter the PGM program to assure consideration.
• Students in the Pre-Professional Golf Management Program at FSU must meet all minimum entrance requirements before applying.