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Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Golf Academy of America is a private, two-year golf college offering an associate's degree in Golf Operations and Management with a curriculum of golf instruction and golf business management. A bachelor's degree is also offered via a partnership with New England College of Business.

The school is owned by Education Corporation of America and currently has five campuses:

  • Carolinas â€" Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
  • Orlando â€" Apopka, Florida
  • Phoenix â€" Chandler, Arizona
  • San Diego â€" Carlsbad, California
  • Dallas â€" Dallas, Texas

Accreditation




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Golf Academy of America is accredited by the ACICS to award occupational associate's degrees. It is further authorized to award Associate of Applied Business Degrees in California, Arizona and South Carolina and Occupational Associate Degrees in Florida.

History


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Started in 1974 in San Diego as the San Diego Golf Academy, it is the oldest golf school in the world. It was acquired by the Education Corporation of America in 2006, later renaming it to the Golf Academy of America in 2008. Prior to acquisition by ECA, SDGA briefly opened a Honolulu campus in Kaneohe, Hawaii on the island of Oahu from 2004-2007 to cater to the Pacific Rim.

Notable alumni


Learning the Business of Golf at The Golf Academy of America
Learning the Business of Golf at The Golf Academy of America. Source : theaposition.com

  • Brett Melson, 2007 Recorded Longest Hole in One ever recorded at the 18th hole of the Koolau G.C. on the island of Oahu. http://www.cybergolf.com/golf_news/longest_holeinone_in_history_recorded

Notable Faculty


Learning the Business of Golf at The Golf Academy of America
Learning the Business of Golf at The Golf Academy of America. Source : theaposition.com

  • Buddy Allin, Five time winner on the PGA tour and author of the golf-instruction book Center-Line

External links


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Myrtle Beach golf school receives good news regarding its .... Source : www.myrtlebeachonline.com

  • Official website

Learning the Business of Golf at The Golf Academy of America
Learning the Business of Golf at The Golf Academy of America. Source : theaposition.com

 
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