BSc (Hons) Tournament Golf

Course information

Are you ready to take your game to the next level? Be careful how you respond because we’ll hold you to it. Training and learning to compete as a tournament golf professional is no mean feat. It requires drive, determination, application and most of all effort and commitment from you. Here at Tournament Golf College (TGC) we will prepare you mentally, physically, tactically, technically, personally and academically for the challenges that lie ahead.

At TGC our philosophy is to enjoy the journey, to not just work hard, but work smart and become a disciplined, solution-based thinker: a key attribute for all top players. Learn how we break the game of golf down into performance segments, and work on solutions in many areas to make many small improvements. Learn more about what affects performance so you can take that all important responsibility for your own game. With your efforts, discipline and open mind we are a very powerful tool to help you achieve and maximise your potential.

The BSc (Hons) Tournament Golf is a three year programme of study with winter training in Portugal during the second semester of each year. The taught programme runs from September until the end of March, finishing in time for the start of the golf season. You can expect to work at weekends, some evenings and have independent study during the playing season. The first semester is in the UK at St Mellion International Resort and the second in Portugal at Amendoeria Golf Resort.

The programme prides itself on its relationships with industry and as such the opportunities for academic study and game play are extensive. The fantastic facilities provide a golfing environment second to none. For instance, over the past two years students have been enrolled onto the Algarve Professional Golf Tour and have competed with professionals. A number of our students have undertaken work placements at the prestigious Saadiyat Golf Resort, Dubai.

Additional costs/fee information

Additional programme costs of £10500.00 to cover the costs of all accommodation, unlimited golf, use of all resort facilities, weekly internal competitive golf events, coaching and performance management, liaison with your existing coach when required, opportunity to play in the Portugal Pro Golf Tour events, airport transfers in Portugal. Initial deposit of £500.00 (deducted from your final year programme costs). Accommodation deposit £250.00. For more information regarding the programme costs and accommodation: Tristan.lindsay@cornwall.ac.uk

This programme can also be studied as a one year top-up where you will complete year 3 only.

What You Will Learn

Year 1:
Golf Training & Periodisation
Introduction to Golf Psychology
Golf Tour Business
Brand & Image
Golf Performance Analysis
Academic and professional golf development

Year 2:
Golf Psychology
Professional Golf Experience
Golf Science
Fitness training for golf Performance
Global Sport Communication
Research Methods

Year 3:
Interdisciplinary Approach
Applied Golf Psychology
Tournament Golf as a business
Professional Golf Tour Experience
Honours Project

Entry Requirements

80 UCAS points from AS and A-Levels (at least 32 points must be at A2-level) or relevant level 3 qualification, ie BTEC National Diploma / BTEC Extended Diploma - PPP Grades required (specific unit grades may be requested).

Access to HE Diplomas in a relevant subject - 45 credits at level 3 (specific unit grades may be requested).

Plus GCSEs at grade C/grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics: alternatives at Level 2 may be considered.

Mature applicants with relevant experience but without the stated qualifications will be considered individually and are encouraged to apply. A golf handicap of 5 or better on entry is required.

Progression

Possible Progression (subject to availability)

– Postgraduate study at Master level

Possible Careers

– Tournament Professional
– Corporate Hospitality
– Sports Management
– Event Organiser

Cornwall College St Mellion

Cornwall College St Mellion

Tournament College Golf operates split programmes based in the UK and Portugal; your first 11 weeks from September each year will be at St Mellion in Cornwall and then for 11 weeks after New Year, TGC relocates to Amendoeira on the Portuguese Algarve.

St Mellion is considered to be one of the best golf resorts in the UK. Jack Nicklaus designed a wonderful test of golf around the stunning countryside in east Cornwall, and all our current and past students will tell you that if you master “The Nick” then your game is in very good shape indeed! You will play golf several times a week on this and The Kernow courses as part of your studies.

Events

Open Event

Bicton College

Open Event at Bicton College

• 18 Jan 25
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Open Event

Duchy College Stoke Climsland

Open Event at Duchy College Stoke Climsland

• 25 Jan 25
• 23 Apr 25