PGA Golf Management at NC State

Congratulations PGA Level 3 Graduates

Congratulations to the members of the senior class who received their certifications of completion for all required PGA coursework.

These students have successfully completed 3 levels of PGA coursework over a four year period, 16 months of required internship experience and passed the PGA Playing Ability Test. Students will complete their remaining NC State courses during the next academic year and graduate with a BS degree in Professional Golf Management. These students have completed internships at facilities such as Medinah Country Club (IL), Whistling Straits Resort (WI), and Four Seasons at Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica.

PGA Headquarters Internship
A Life-Changing Experience

When Steve Limpach began his academic career at NC State he had no idea that he would one day be President of the NC State PGA Golf Management program and would have the opportunity to work at PGA Headquarters for one of his internships. "As an intern, learning how this organization operates from the inside out was truly eye opening."

Limpach was assigned to the PGA's Membership Services department, where he worked closely with Read more about Steve's experience

Extra, Extra Read
All About Us!

PGM Student President, Steve Limpach shares the skills he learned at PGA Headquarters this summer in his design of the first PGA Golf Management Student Newsletter. Want to read student internship reviews, check out the upcoming PAT schedule, and learn about some of the things happening this semester in our program and around campus ...

Click here!

MAKE GOLF YOUR MAJOR

NC State's PGA Golf Management Program is one of 20 PGA accredited university programs nationwide. The curriculum provides students the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills necessary for success in the golf industry via extensive classroom studies and internship experience. Students earn a college degree and obtain PGA membership upon job placement. 

CALENDAR - There's Always Something Happening in PGM

There's always something going on -  internships, leadership development, guest speakers, volunteer and service learning projects on campus and in the community; not to mention course registration & scholarship deadlines, study abroad information sessions, and more! 

See the PGM Calendar and PRTM Calendar and the PRTM News to find out what's going on!!  

Looking for more events? Try the College of Natural Resources Calendar!

FANTASTIC FACILITIES - Lonnie Poole Golf Course

Students in our PGA accredited PGA Golf Management Program (and everyone else in the NC State Community) are excited about the new Arnold Palmer Signature 18-hole, 6,915-yard, par 71 public golf course, with practice range and green golf facility. Located on 1,000 acres on NC State's Centennial Campus close to Downtown Raleigh, the Lonnie Poole Golf Course provides a top-notch, on-site, hands-on learning opportunity for our PGM students.

TEACHING EXCELLENCE - Tried & True + New = Outstanding

Relevant programs and outstanding faculty who excel at marrying tried and true instructional practices with educational innovations like distance education, digital technologies and service-learning; prepare graduates ready to take on the many challenges they will face as future leaders in the golf industry.  So what does faculty dedicated to excellence in the classroom mean?  It means a top-quality experience for every student.    

INVESTING IN COMMUNITIES - Building Quality of Life

We're committed to improving the quality of life, through the game of golf, for citizens of North Carolina, the nation and the world. Hands-on service learning projects with community First Tee programs, schools, Play Golf America events and golf and athletic facilities enrich the lives of young and old.  PGA Golf Management students and PRTM students help grow healthy and livable communities everyday.

Fund 5 New
Scholarships in 5
Years!

Our alumni and friends are stepping up to help deserving students!  Please help fund scholarships so students can succeed.

•  Make Your Gift to the 5 IN 5 CAMPAIGN Today!

PGM Students Finish Big in Las Vegas Tournament

NC State PGA Golf Management students, Josh Rackley and Alex Kowalski, finished in second place at the 2010 National Collegiate Golf Championship (NCGC) in Las Vegas November 12-14. Rackley and Kowalski were one of two teams posting a score below par (-1, 71). The Wolfpack PGM students captured the National Skills Challenge overall championship with Rackley additionally picking up honors as the overall Skills Challenge Champion for all division competitors. Read more.