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UMES becomes first HBCU to join PGA/PGM Program
January 18, 2008
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has become the first Historically
Black College and the 20th university accredited by PGA of America to offer their Professional Golf Management
Program.
 The PGA/PGM™ University Program is a 4½-year structured college curriculum for aspiring PGA Professionals. The educational program is accredited by The PGA of America and includes extensive classroom studies, internship experience and player development providing students the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the golf industry.
"It is with great pride that The PGA of America welcomes the University of Maryland Eastern Shore into the PGA/PGM™ Program," said PGA of America President Brian Whitcomb. "For more than 30 years, the PGA/PGM™ Program has enabled more young people to accomplish their career goals and make an impact in the golf industry."
Founded in 1886, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, a research and doctoral degree granting institution on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, is a historically black university and home to some 4,086 students.
"The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is absolutely delighted to have the opportunity to establish, with the help of the Professional Golfers' Association of America, a program that brings this opportunity to its deserving students," said UMES President Thelma B. Thompson, Ph.D. "This work will bring joy to the golfing community here in Maryland. As president of this university, it is rewarding to see a dream come true. I speak for the entire university when I say I'm grateful to the Professional Golfers' Association of America for considering us worthy of this honor."
The PGA/PGM™ Program was created in 1975 at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich., as the first
university to gain PGA accreditation and offer the PGM curriculum.
The program is now offered at the following accredited universities nationwide:
Arizona State University; Meza, Ariz. (1999)
Campbell University; Buies Creek, N.C. (1999)
Clemson University; Clemson, S.C. (2001)
Coastal Carolina University; Conway, S.C. (1999)
Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond, Ky. (2006)
Ferris State University; Big Rapids, Mich. (1975)
Florida Gulf Coast University; Ft. Myers, Fla. (2005)
Florida State University; Tallahassee, Fla. (1999)
Methodist University; Fayetteville, N.C. (1999)
Mississippi State University; Mississippi State, Miss. (1985)
New Mexico State University; Las Cruces, N.M. (1987)
North Carolina State University; Raleigh, N.C. (2002)
Penn State University; University Park, Pa. (1990)
Sam Houston State University; Huntsville, Texas (2005)
University of Central Oklahoma; Edmond, Okla. (2008)
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs, Colo. (2003)
University of Idaho; Moscow, Idaho (2002)
University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, Md. (2008)
University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Lincoln, Neb. (2004)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Las Vegas, Nev. (2002)
Curriculum
Students attending a PGA/PGM™ program can graduate with a baccalaureate degree in several majors (e.g.
Marketing, Business Administration, Hospitality Administration, Recreation and Park Management). In addition to
classroom studies, each PGA/PGM™ student is required to complete approved internships of 16 months at industry related facilities, companies or organizations.
In addition, PGA/PGM™ students are also required to complete all of the requirements of The PGA of
America's Professional Golf Management Program (PGM) and pass a Playing Ability Test (PAT). Passing the PAT is achieved by scoring equal to or less than the PAT target score.
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