RPTM 395BParticipation in Golf Management

1-4 credits · Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management · Penn State

RPTM 395B Participation in Golf Management (1-4)The primary objective of this course is to complete a 40-hour per week internship at an approved golf property. While on internship the student will complete assignments involving: turfgrass management, analysis of the golf swing, and pre-work in merchandising and inventory management. Main topics include: Turfgrass Management: routine and non-routine maintenance, practices, traffic management, environmental issues, pest control, communications with superintendent. Analysis of the Golf Swing: video lessons, business plan for teaching, clubfitting systems. Merchandising and Inventory Management (pre-work): explore OTB practices, compare product lines, profile vendors, pricing methods, and evaluation of merchandise displays This is a required course for RPTM majors in the Golf Management Option. The internship is not open to students in other majors.