Course Overview
Develop your understanding of the world of professional golfers and improve your golfing performance. You’ll learn through classroom based and practical sessions, and spend one day a week participating in practical golf sessions at a local golf course. Benefit from access to a golf driving range on campus, swing studio, artificial putting green, and bunkered short game area, as well as specialist coaching.
Once you have successfully completed this course, you can progress to the second year of the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Golf) programme (subject to a successful interview and tutor recommendation).
2 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English Language and either Mathematics or a Science.
Modules will include:
- Anatomy and Physiology of Golf
- Professional Development in Golf Industry
- Leadership in Golf
Completing some work experience during your course will allow you to gain first-hand experience of the industry, as well as invaluable networking opportunities and contacts.
Once you have successfully completed this course, you can progress to the second year of the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Golf) programme (subject to a successful interview and tutor recommendation).
Course Overview
Course information
Develop your understanding of the world of professional golfers and improve your golfing performance. You’ll learn through classroom based and practical sessions, and spend one day a week participating in practical golf sessions at a local golf course. Benefit from access to a golf driving range on campus, swing studio, artificial putting green, and bunkered short game area, as well as specialist coaching.
Once you have successfully completed this course, you can progress to the second year of the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Golf) programme (subject to a successful interview and tutor recommendation).
Entry requirements
2 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English Language and either Mathematics or a Science.
What you will study
Modules will include:
- Anatomy and Physiology of Golf
- Professional Development in Golf Industry
- Leadership in Golf
Industry experience and career opportunities
Completing some work experience during your course will allow you to gain first-hand experience of the industry, as well as invaluable networking opportunities and contacts.
Once you have successfully completed this course, you can progress to the second year of the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Golf) programme (subject to a successful interview and tutor recommendation).
Why study Sport at Hartpury College?
Hartpury is proud to be the number one sports college in the UK, with millions of pounds invested in recent years to ensure our Sport students can access the best learning, playing and teaching resources.
Study at an Ofsted Outstanding college in a professional sports environment, with access to the latest facilities and expert lecturers. We’ve invested over £10 million into our Sports Academy, so you’ll be using industry-standard sports equipment as you put your lessons into practice.
Why study Sport at Hartpury College?
Hartpury is proud to be the number one sports college in the UK, with millions of pounds invested in recent years to ensure our Sport students can access the best learning, playing and teaching resources.
Study at an Ofsted Outstanding college in a professional sports environment, with access to the latest facilities and expert lecturers. We’ve invested over £10 million into our Sports Academy, so you’ll be using industry-standard sports equipment as you put your lessons into practice.
Outstanding
Rated 'Ofsted Outstanding in all areas' for academic and curriculum-related provision
99.4% pass-rate
With a BTEC pass rate of 99.4%, our outcomes for students are exceptional.
Living in on-site college accommodation at Hartpury, you’ll be part of a vibrant and international community of students of all ages who share their experience of life at college and university together on one campus.
The Hartpury Certificate is an enrichment programme designed to support our students to grow.
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