The European Tournament Golf Academy

 

 

 

 

The Foundation Science Degree in Tournament Golf

(subject to approval from The University of Plymouth)

 

Developed in Partnership by Duchy College and ProJAm Ltd

 

 

This Foundation Degree has been designed for the talented amateur who wants to take their performance and ability to the next level. This Degree has been developed by Duchy College and ProJAm to give the amateur a detailed knowledge of the skills required both on and off the course to be a successful tournament golfer.

 

Unique Selling Points of the European Tournament Golf Academy;

  • This Foundation Degree has been designed to improve every skill required for successful Tournament Golf
  • This is a UK based degree for two terms with one term in Spain between Christmas and Easter 
  • Our UK base for study is Duchy College and our UK base for golf is St Mellion International Hotel and Country Club in Cornwall
  • Our Spanish base is La Cala, Costa del Sol
  • This Foundation Degree can only be studied at Duchy College
  • 120 UCAS points and a handicap between +4 and 5 is required
  • You can study and improve your golfing performance whilst gaining a British Degree
  • Our Collegiate team plays in the Premiere Division of BUSA
  • This is a two year Foundation Degree with the option of staying on for a third year to gain a BSc Hons degree
  • This is the closest thing in Europe to the American Collegiate system, without the level of cost or  travel
  • There are only twenty four places available with the final selection taking place in August 2008 with the course starting in September 2008  

 

 


The Foundation Degree in Tournament Golf debuts in September 2008 with 24 places available.

 

What You Will Learn

The course has been developed with the sole purpose of providing you with an opportunity to improve your golf game whilst remaining in UK based education.  The course does not guarantee a place on the professional tour, it will give you an insight into the skills required to play at the highest level.


The study topics will include:

 

  • Course Management
  • Technique Development
  • Personal Management (for example, time and relationship management)
  • Media relations
  • Business management/ sponsorship/ finance
  • Sports Psychology
  • Nutrition
  • Golf fitness/biomechanics
  • Performance analysis
  • Golf technology

 

 

It is a Foundation Science Degree over 2 years with the option of staying on for a third year studying business management to achieve a BSc (Hons). 


Where You Will Learn

You will be part of the University of Plymouth Partner Colleges. Two terms of the course will be held at the Duchy College campus in Cornwall, 2 miles from St Mellion International Golf Course. The ‘middle term’ (Jan-Mar) will be held at La Cala, Costa del Sol.  

 

In January, the course will move to Spain for 10 weeks and will be based at the La Cala Resort in the Costa del Sol; the venue of the LPGA Tour Qualifying School. 

Benefits of the Course

We have introduced the course to enable the talented golfer to stay in education whilst improving their golf game.

After 2 years you will have a Foundation Degree with a third year option to gain a BSc Hons degree. 

Criteria for Application – 24 places available per year

  • 120 UCAS points or equivalent (mature students on merit)
  • Handicap between +4 and 5
  • A good golf swing
  • A desire to play the best golf possible
  • The applicant will take a judgment assessment test

How to Apply

Apply through the UCAS website or via the Higher Education administration department of Duchy College on 01579 372286, jane.bryson@duchy.ac.uk

 

Staff Biographies

Neil Connolly

 

 - 20 years experience of playing golf off +1 or better
 - All American 1993 for University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
 - Graduated from the University of Tennessee with a BA in English Literature
 - 6 years as a Tournament Professional
 - Won the 1998 Midland PGA Order of Merit
 - Co-founder of ProJAm
 - Currently playing off +1
 - County First Team player for last 5 years


Nick Sherriff (BA, Cert Ed, MSc, Chek Golf Biomechanic)

 

 - Duchy College has a track record of 12 years successful golf education
 - Manager of the Duchy College International Golf Academy part of the University of Plymouth Partner Colleges
 - Team manager of the University of Plymouth BUSA Premier league side
 - Programmes manager Foundation Degrees in Tournament Golf and Golf Operations Management
 - Association of Colleges ‘Beacon Award’ winner 2005
 - Successful Higher Education golf lecturer specializing in swing mechanics and analysis
 - Currently researching how specific fitness exercises affect different aspects of the golf swing

 - Andrew Milton ( PGA Professional)

 - 20 years PGA experience
 - Coach educator for the Duchy College International Golf Academy
 - Head coach for the BUSA premier league golf teams


Verbatims

Peter McEvoy and Mark James have consistently expressed concern at the numbers of amateurs turning professional who are either too young or not yet ready. They both believe that this course adds a new dimension, to cross the divide between amateur and professional golf whilst offering a chance to gain a degree.

 

“Talent doesn’t disappear while you take exams”

Mark James