Golf Academy of America
Golf Academy of America is a two-year golf college offering a curriculum of golf instruction and golf business management. Associate's Degrees and Advanced Associate's Degrees are offered plus a Bachelors Degree via a partnership with Virginia College.
| Golf Academy of America | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1974 |
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 729 |
| Location | San Diego, California, USA |
| Website | http://www.golfacademy.edu |
They currently have four campuses:
- Carolinas – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Orlando – Altamonte Springs, Florida
- Phoenix – Chandler, Arizona
- San Diego – Carlsbad, California
- Dallas – Dallas, Texas
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[edit] Accreditation
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.
[edit] History
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.
[edit] Notable Golf Academy of America Graduates
- Jason Helman, 2010 Canadian PGA Teacher of the Year
[edit] Notable Faculty
- Buddy Allin, Five time winner on the PGA tour and author of the golf-instruction book Center-Line
