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 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 with access to the golf course every day.
• Scheduled golf daily.
• Weekly rounds of golf accompanied by golf professional.
• Weekly access to club competition
• On-course tuition by AGTF professionals
• Computer swing analysis recorded for the student's permanent use.
• Driving range facilities.
• Classroom tuition
• Handicap and performance management

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