Topics for Training
Topics for Training
GCMA
The GCMA runs 3 to 4 Introduction to Golf Club Management (IGCM) courses a year.
In conjunction with Bucks New University, the GCMA runs a one year Certificate in Golf Club Management (Cert GCM) course via the internet. Other universities providing golf management courses include Bournemouth and Highlands & Islands.
Disclaimer
This list of providers of education is prepared for guidance, is accurate at the date of publication and is regularly revised. With the exception of our own courses, the GCMA is not responsible for any of the courses on the following list. This list is for information only and responsibility for the content of any course lies with the provider. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and should be used as an initial guide.
Revised October 2011
List of Topics for Training
Please send in details of any additional courses you would like added to this list.
Agronomy
Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI) www.stri.co.uk
Budgeting
IGCM topic
Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection
English Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) www.englishwomensgolf.org
English Golf Union (EGU) www.englishgolfunion.org
Golf Foundation www.golf-foundation.org
Scottish Golf Union (SGU) www.sgu@scottishgolf.org
Golf Union of Wales (GUW) www.golfunionwales.org
Competitions
The R&A www.randa.org
IGCM topic
Employment
IGCM topic
Peninsula Business Services www.peninsula-uk.com
Environment (sustainability, irrigation)
Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI) www.stri.co.uk
Business Link www.businesslink.gov.uk
Equality Act
National Golf Clubs’ Advisory Association (NGCAA) www.ngcaa.co.uk
IGCM topic
Finance (budgeting, investment, accounting, SAGE)
IGCM topic
Chamber of Commerce www.britishchambers.org.uk
Fairway Credit www.premium-credit.co.uk SAGE www.sage.co.uk
Financial Planning
IGCM topic
Business Link www.businesslink.gov.uk
First Aid
St John Ambulance www.sja.co.uk
British Red Cross www.redcross.org.uk
Food and Beverage
IGCM topic
British Institute of Innkeepers (BII) www.bii.org
Inn-Formation www.inn-formation.co.uk
Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE) www.cmaeurope.org
GolfMark
Golf Foundation www.golf-foundation.org
English Golf Union (EGU) www.englishgolfunion.org
English Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) www.englishwomensgolf.org
Greenkeeping (course management)
Greenkeepers Training Committee www.the-gtc.co.uk
British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) www.bigga.org.uk
Handicapping
Council of National Golf Unions (CONGU) www.congu.com
Health and Safety (SMS, Fire, Risk Assessment, COSHH)
IGCM topic
Business Link www.businesslink.gov.uk
Chamber of Commerce www.britishchambers.org.uk
Peninsula Business Services www.peninsula-uk.com
Safety Measures Ltd www.safety-measures.co.uk
Human Resources
Business Link www.businesslink.gov.uk
IGCM topic
IT Systems (computing, website, on-line bookings)
IGCM topic
Business Link www.businesslink.gov.uk
Microsoft www.microsoft.com
Local Adult Education
Leadership
Frank Newberry www.franknewberry.com
Chamber of Commerce www.britishchambers.org.uk
Institute of Association Management www.iofam.org.uk
wctd limited www.wctd.co.uk
Legislation
National Golf Clubs’ Advisory Association (NGCAA) www.ngcaa.co.uk
IGCM topic
Management
Chamber of Commerce www.britishchambers.org.uk
wctd limited www.wctd.co.uk
Marketing and Promotion
IGCM topic
Business Link www.businesslink.gov.uk
Chamber of Commerce www.britishchambers.org.uk
English Golf Union (EGU) www.englishgolfunion.org
Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE) www.cmaeurope.org
Membership and Retention
Sue Froggatt www.suefroggatt.com
Institute of Association Management www.iofam.org.uk
Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE) www.cmaeurope.org
Mentoring
wctd limited www.wctd.co.uk
Rules
The R&A www.randa.org
IGCM topic
English Golf Union (EGU) www.englishgolfunion.org
Scottish Golf Union (SGU) www.sgu@scottishgolf.org
Professional Golfers Association (PGA) www.pga.info
Sponsorship
Sue Froggatt www.suefroggatt.com
VAT
IGCM topic
Croner Training www.cronertraining.co.uk
These topics may be delivered through a variety of methods, eg seminars, webinars and distance learning courses.
Recommendations from GCMA Regional Meetings of speakers:
Majestic Crystal
Eagle
Club Systems
Smart Purchase
STRI
Pinseeker
GolfMark
Citation
CHIP & Pin
BRS
TORO www.toro.com
Local course providers:
Chamber of Commerce
Business Link
Adult Education courses