1. TURN YOUR PASSION
INTO A CAREER
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2. OUR MISSION
The National University Golf Academy is
dedicated to providing relevant and accessible
academic programs in golf education.
Available to a broad range of students, the
Golf Academy delivers challenging learning
experiences that integrate academics and golf,
preparing students for advancement in careers,
further education, and/or player development
and excellence.
ACCREDITATION
Golf Academy programs are offered through
National University, which has been accredited
since 1977 by the Accrediting Commission for
Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC),
the same body that accredits the other major
universities and colleges in the western United
States. This accreditation ensures a recognized
standard of education.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
GOLF ACADEMY
LEARN GOLF
LIVE GOLF
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LOCATION
Located in Carlsbad, California, with online
courses available, National University Golf
Academy will provide you with the skills that
you need to succeed in the golf industry.
The National University Golf Academy
houses a state-of-the-art indoor swing
lab utilizing the latest technology in the
industry. Our Motion Reality, FlightScope,
and VI technologies combine 3-D imaging
technology to allow a golfer to feel, see,
and quantify improvement. Students have
access to individualized instruction with Golf
Academy staff at its facilities at Twin Oaks
Golf Course and have access to other premier
public and private golf courses.
EARN A COLLEGE DEGREE IN A GOLF-RELATED FIELD
AND MAKE THE GAME YOU LOVE YOUR CAREER.
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3. “I was a player when I went into the program, but with his [Ted Norby]
help and guidance, I came out a professional. The PGM classes expanded
my knowledge beyond the playing side of the game, and really gave me
insight into what a career in the industry looks like… To be able to have the
opportunity to focus on your game during your studies is invaluable.”
—Andrew Bogan, National University Golf Academy Student
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4. Positions in the golf industry range
from jobs that support golf course
operations, to manufacturing and
sales of equipment and merchandise.
Job titles include:
A CAREER THAT FITS YOU TO A TEE
“Playing different courses on a weekly basis is not only a treat, but also
a tremendous benefit to my game. … Playing different courses on a
continual basis is excellent tournament preparation.”
—J. David Marshall, National University Golf Academy Student
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§ General Manager
§ Director of Golf
§ Director of Instruction
§ Head Golf Professional
§ Assistant Golf Professional
§ Golf Clinician/Instructor
§ College/High School Golf Coach
§ Merchandising Manager
§ Equipment Sales and Marketing
§ Apparel Sales and Marketing
§ Food and Beverage Manager
§ Golf Course Superintendent
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6. The Academy provides students with a
superior experience in the classroom and
on the course, integrating instruction from
golf professionals, physical fitness experts,
personal trainers, dieticians, and sports
psychologists. The Academy’s associations
with prominent golf courses and golf
institutions provide exciting opportunities
for a promising future in golf. Students with
a desire to become golf professionals have
the advantage of quality education and
instruction, while building connections in
the industry.
WHY ATTEND
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
GOLF ACADEMY
“Online education was a great avenue for me to take when I was on active
duty and the transfer from tuition assistance to the GI Bill was a very easy
process. Being a veteran and attending National University has been the
best educational decision I have ever made.”
—Frank Joseph, National University Golf Academy Student
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§ As a private, nonprofit institution of higher
learning, National University continually
invests in students’ success.
§ With a one-course-per-month accelerated
format, graduation is much closer than
you imagine.
§ Online and evening on-campus courses, give
you the flexibility you’ve been seeking in a
university.
§ Regional accreditation by the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC),
ensures your degree will be highly valued in
the workplace.
§ Our continuous enrollment and monthly class
format allows you to start classes any month
of the year.
§ Degree programs ranging from associate’s,
bachelor’s, and master’s are offered to match
your personal and educational goals.
§ State-of-the-art equipment combines
technology and instruction to help you
achieve your peak performance.
§ Personalized one-on-one instruction
opportunities will help you hone your skills
on and off the course.
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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN PROFESSIONAL
GOLF MANAGEMENT
The Associate of Science in Professional Golf
Management prepares students for careers
in professional golf course management
and provides learners with a fundamental
understanding of the knowledge and skills
required for entry-level positions in the
golf industry. The coursework focuses
on managerial competencies and an
understanding of the importance of wellness
and peak performance.
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SPORT
PSYCHOLOGY WITH AN EMPHASIS IN
PROFESSIONAL GOLF MANAGEMENT
The Bachelor of Arts in Sport Psychology
program offers a comprehensive introduction
to the contemporary discipline of sport
psychology. Graduate from this program and
you will be well prepared to seek employment
in entry-level coaching positions and
admission to graduate psychology programs
at the master’s or doctoral level.
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
WITH A CONCENTRATION IN
PROFESSIONAL GOLF MANAGEMENT
The Bachelor of Business Administration
(BBA) degree prepares students for career
opportunities and advancement in business
and industry. The curriculum covers the
relationships among marketing; quantitative
theory; accountancy; economic principles;
and financial, human, and organizational
management. The concentration in
Professional Golf Management combines this
knowledge with essential skills for careers in
professional golf course management.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
WITH A SPECIALIZATION IN PROFESSIONAL
GOLF MANAGEMENT
The Master of Business Administration (MBA)
program prepares students for leadership
positions in business, and provides them
with the knowledge and skills needed to
successfully manage organizations in an ever-
changing business environment. The program
imparts the conceptual understanding and
application of problem-solving tools contained
in basic business disciplines, including
accounting, economics, data analysis, finance,
management, leadership, and marketing.
In addition, students learn effective team-
building, quantitative and qualitative decision-
making, and creative problem solving.
The concentration in Professional Golf
Management combines this knowledge with
essential skills for careers in professional golf
course management.
MASTER OF ARTS IN PERFORMANCE
PSYCHOLOGY
The Master of Arts degree in Performance
Psychology is the only degree of its kind
nationally that combines performance
psychology techniques, counseling, peak
performance, and sport science. You will
gain vast knowledge in industrial and
organizational psychology as well as sport
psychology, enabling you to have a positive
impact on the development of individuals
and teams in diverse competitive arenas.
Graduates are prepared to advance in their
profession in a variety of industries including
the athletics, organizational behavior, military,
fine arts, and consulting.
DEGREE PROGRAMS
As a National University Golf Academy student, you will learn important skills required
for success in the golf industry, including finance and accounting, management,
professional golf management, player development, tournament operations, and food
and beverage operations. All degree programs mentioned below can be completed on
campus or 100 percent online.
Certificate and high school programs, as
well as private lessons, are also available.
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10. TUITION
Undergraduate and graduate tuition
rates are available in the current
National University General Catalog
or on www.nu.edu.
LAB FEE
The National University Golf Academy
facilities include a state-of-the-art swing lab,
located in Carlsbad, CA. Students enrolled in
a National University Golf Academy course,
either online or at our Carlsbad campus, may
enroll in one of the Academy’s lab programs.
For participants in the San Diego area the
lab includes expert individualized instruction,
supervised practice, playing opportunities,
and access to the National University Golf
Academy Swing Lab. Video instruction is
available to students outside of the San Diego
area. When taken with a course, lab fees are
eligible for financial aid.
FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
National University Golf Academy students
may be eligible for financial aid to help lessen,
defer, or delay the costs of their education
and related expenses. Financial aid is available
in the form of grants, loans, and scholarships.
National University funds a variety of
scholarships and grants. Below is a list of
available scholarships and grants funded by
National University and the Golf Academy:
§ Associate of Science in Professional Golf
Management Scholarship
§ Bachelor of Arts in Sport Psychology
Scholarship
§ Transfer to Triumph—California Community
College Scholarship
§ Promising Scholar Award
§ Presidential Tuition Scholarship
§ Collegiate Honor Award
§ Military Tuition Scholarship
§ Community Scholarship
MILITARY STUDENTS
Reduced tuition is available for qualified
military students including: Active duty
members and their spouse and dependents,
Department of Defense employees, military
retirees, active and inactive military reserve
members, and civilian contractors working on
a military base. Proof of status will be required
to enroll under the military tuition schedule.
All Golf Academy degree programs have been
approved as eligible programs for Veteran
benefits such as the GI Bill. National University
also participates in the Yellow Ribbon
Program.
TUITION, FEES, AND FINANCIAL AID
For more information regarding military
admissions visit: www.nu.edu/military
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11. “The academy is truly made special by the people within it; the
advisors, professors, deans, and of course the golf instruction
really makes this a unique forum for education. It’s just a really
great feeling to have an instructor who genuinely cares about the
improvement in your golf game.”
—Chris Go, National University Golf Academy Student
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QUALITY GOLF INSTRUCTION
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY GOLF ACADEMY LAB PROGRAM
All students enrolled in a National
University Golf Academy class have
access to the Academy’s swing lab
and superior instruction program
by paying the monthly lab fee. This
lab fee covers services that include:
§ One lesson per week in the National University
Golf Academy Swing Lab. Through video
lessons, 3-D motion capture, and ball flight
monitor, your instructor can analyze your full
swing, short game, and putting.
§ Rounds of golf with supervised instruction
§ Supervised practice sessions
§ Unlimited range balls at a practice facility
§ Complimentary access to a performance coach
and/or sport psychologist
§ Access to discounted, green fees to golf courses
§ Student discount on TaylorMade, Adidas, and
Ashworth products
Remote students may pay a reduced lab fee
and take advantage of the Academy’s excellent
instructional staff via video technology.
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Dr. David Wurzer has a Bachelor of Science
and Master of Arts from Northern Michigan
University, a Ph.D from the University of Utah,
and has done post-doctoral study at The Ohio
State University. He is Professor Emeritus,
Department of Kinesiology, California State
University, Long Beach. His specialties include
the science and art of coaching, and sport
psychology. Dr. Wurzer is the former owner of
Golf Excellence International and PGA Head
Professional at the Manhattan Beach Marriott
Golf Club.
DR. DAVID WURZER
Associate Dean
Ted Norby has been an extremely engaged
and successful golf instructor for over 17 years.
After playing at the University of California,
Irvine, Mr. Norby played professionally on
the Canadian, Hogan, and Nike tours, and
qualified and played in a number of PGA
events, including the U.S. Open. Mr. Norby
worked on his own game with a number of
instructors including Eddie Merrins, Hank
Haney, David Leadbetter, and Kip Puterbaugh.
After a wrist injury limited Mr. Norby’s playing
career in 1992, he found a passion for helping
beginners, novices, and experts improve
and enjoy the game of golf. He was a Master
Instructor at the Aviara Golf Academy for
more than 12 years and his students include
PGA Tour winners, NCAA All-Americans, and
top-ranked high school athletes. Mr. Norby has
written articles for Golf Tips magazine, and
Golf Digest consistently ranks Mr. Norby in the
top 20 instructors in the state of California.
TED NORBY
Director of Instruction
Dr. Sarah Castillo, an AASP-certified sport
psychology consultant, is the Lead Faculty
and Program Director for National University’s
Bachelor of Arts in Sport Psychology. Prior
to coming to National University, Dr. Castillo
spent nine years as a sport psychology
consultant at the United States Military
Academy at West Point. During her time with
the Army, Dr. Castillo worked extensively with
over 15 intercollegiate, intramural, and club
athletic teams in a wide variety of sports. She
also helped West Point cadets apply sport
psychology skills to their academic pursuits
and future careers as Army officers, and has
played an important role in extending the
West Point program components to the
Army at large.
DR. SARAH CASTILLO
Lead Faculty, Sport Psychology
The experts at the National University Golf Academy possess a wide range of
personal and professional experience to help guide the student experience.
Key members of the staff include:
Dr. Wurzer is a PGA Master Professional and
is a Titleist Performance Institute Certified
Golf Coach GC. He is a pioneer in utilizing
technology in instruction and has provided
instructional segments to The Golf Channel,
Southland Golf, and USA Today.
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CAN I ATTEND THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
GOLF ACADEMY ONLINE, OR DO I HAVE TO
TAKE CLASSES IN SAN DIEGO/CARLSBAD?
The National University Golf Academy’s
programs are designed to reach students from
all regions of the world. Our programs may
be taken 100 percent online, on campus in
Carlsbad, or a combination of both. Utilizing
state-of-the-art technology, online students
can submit video of their swing for analysis
and get feedback from the Academy’s
instructional staff.
HOW WILL I IMPROVE MY GAME AS A
STUDENT AT THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
GOLF ACADEMY?
The Academy’s expert instructional
staff works with players to develop an
individualized performance plan, weekly
tournaments and playing opportunities focus
upon competitive skills, daily practice sessions
in the Academy’s indoor and outdoor facilities
develop swing and short game skills, and the
course curriculum develops mastery of the
short game and mental preparation.
DOES THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY GOLF
ACADEMY REQUIRE AN INTERNSHIP?
The National University Golf Academy does
not require an internship, though students
who plan to seek employment in the golf
industry, or LPGA or PGA membership, are
strongly encouraged to do so. The staff
and faculty at the National University Golf
Academy work with students and our partners.
DOES NATIONAL UNIVERSITY GOLF
ACADEMY PREPARE ME TO BE A PGA OR
LPGA MEMBER?
Both the PGA and LPGA have unique
requirements for membership. The Associate
of Science in Professional Golf Management,
Bachelor of Arts in Sport Psychology with an
emphasis in Professional Golf Management,
Bachelor of Business Administration
with a concentration in Professional Golf
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Students who want to earn an
accredited golf-related degree and
make the game they love a career
should e-mail GOLF@NU.EDU
or call 877.NUGOLF.1
Management, and Master of Business
Administration with a specialization in Golf
Management provide a foundation in the key
concepts in the PGA and LPGA’s membership
programs. Both the PGA and LPGA require
graduates from all universities to complete a
six month internship or eligible employment
requirement, pass a Playing Abilities Test, and
complete three checkpoints.
IS THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY GOLF
ACADEMY A MILITARY FRIENDLY SCHOOL?
Our commitment to military education
is evident in the enhanced educational
experience we offer to military members,
including:
§ Flexibility with course schedules during
deployment
§ Special military tuition rates
§ Member of the Service Members
Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium
§ Military support services including a
Veterans Affairs Office and a Center of
Excellence for Veteran Student Success
IS IT EASY TO TRANSFER TO NATIONAL
UNIVERSITY GOLF ACADEMY FROM A
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE?
National University is the number one choice
for community college students transferring to
a private school. As a transfer student, you will
experience a streamlined admissions process
at National University, and you will receive the
maximum credit for the coursework you’ve
already completed. New courses begin each
month, so you can enroll at any time.
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