Professional Golf Management Program

New Mexico State University is sanctioned by the Professional Golfer's Association (PGA) of America to offer a Professional Golf Management (PGM) Program. The four-and -one-half year program leads to a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a major in Marketing, and a specialization in Professional Golf Management. Our PGA/ PGM™ Program prepares graduates for careers as PGA members at various golf facilities and golf industry positions.

Along with the course work, students will complete 16 months of co-op (internship) under the supervision of PGA Class A Professionals at different golf facilities, which include golf courses, PGA or LPGA Headquarters, PGA section offices, and other employment opportunities within the golf industry. In addition to the course work and co-op experiences, students will complete the PGA's entire PGM Educational Program (Levels 1-3) while attending NMSU. Students will also complete the PGA's Playing Ability Test (PAT) while enrolled at NMSU. Once all the required course work, 16 months of co-op, all three levels of the PGA'S PGM Educational Program, and the PGA's Playing Ability Test (PAT) are completed, NMSU PGA/PGM™ students will receive PGA membership upon graduation (if they are eligibly employed).