Australian Golf Teachers Federation

Diploma

Diploma of Sport Coaching ( Golf )

Hays International College Box Hill, Melbourne Australia

NTIS Code: SRS 50206
CRICOS Course Code: Registration pending

	Training for a career as a high level golf teaching professional.

	The graduate will also hold membership of The Australian Golf Teachers Federation Costs A$ 28,000 per year or $7,000 per term for 2 years (inclusive of all green fees). Completed year 12 and English IELTS level 5.5 or equivalent. To graduate must achieve handicap of 4 (males) or 7 (females).

	The Diploma of Sport Coaching ( Golf ), conducted in conjunction with Hays International College, is a two-year (4 semester), full-time course covering all aspects of golf at the professional level. Designed for students who wish to pursue a career in professional golf,

	The psychological, theoretical, physiological, and practical playing skills of golf are covered in depth. A strong emphasis is placed on students acquiring superior playing skills, together with the tactics, strategy and knowledge required to become a qualified and successful tournament professional or teaching professional. Upon entry to this course, students will acquire an official Australian Golf Union handicap, and graduating students will be awarded this internationally recognised Australian qualification. The course is open to students who have;

	Completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent ,OR completed Certificate III in Sport (Career Oriented Participation). International students must satisfy Government and course English requirements. A student visa is required for this course. (Australian and New Zealand residents are exempt)

Major units in the golf programs are:

Competition/Tournament Play

Coaching Skills

Playing Techniques and Strategy

Swing Techniques

Rules and Etiquette

The Short Game

Fitness in Golf

Psychology

Personal Development

Pro Shop Management

Club Fitting

Golf History

Golf Course Design

Tuition fees include:

Golf Club membership - access to the golf course Sunday-Friday.

Scheduled golf daily.

Weekly rounds of golf accompanied by golf professional.

Weekly access to club competition

Computer swing analysis recorded for the student's permanent use.

Driving range facilities.

Classroom tuition

Handicap and performance management