Golf Instruction Management Program

Combining the world-renowned training of IMG Academies with the elite educational offerings of the University of Miami, the Golf Instruction Management (GIM) program helps post-graduate student-athletes fully prepare themselves for an increasingly competitive job market.

The GIM program focuses on all aspects of the golf and sport management industry, including teaching the needed skills for aspiring club professionals, instructors, club fitters and other positions, while allowing student-athletes to work on their game with some of the top teachers and specialists from the IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy and IMG Performance Institute.

Graduates of the two-year program earn an official GIM Certificate from IMG Academies and enter the market with an advantage over many others due to the knowledge gained in the program and reputation of IMG Academies and University of Miami.

GIM Syllabus*

YEAR ONE
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Rules of Golf Tournament Operations
Golf History Club Fitting and Testing
Pro Shop Retail Caddy Training
Personal Swing and Game Teaching Course Design
COS 211 - Public Speaking ECO 212 - Macroeconomics
ECO 211 - Microeconomics ENG 106 - English Composition II
ENG 105 - English Composition I CPR 116 - Introduction to Public Relations
ESS 201 - Introduction to Sport Administration MTH 103 - Finite Mathematics

Sample course listing for year two, actual course offerings to be determined.

YEAR TWO
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Golf Instruction Intro Assisting/Teaching
Golf Physiology Golf Course Architecture
Nutrition Agronomy
ESS 155 - Physical Activity for Health ESS 150 - Nutrition for Health and Performance
ESS 206 - Facilities and Event Management ESS 184 - Athletic and Sports Injuries
ESS 232 - Basic Human Physiology ESS 212 - Elements of Sports Psychology
ESS 302 - Sport Marketing ESS 306 - Essential Leadership in Sport


Schedule will also include work with IMG Performance Institute experts in physical conditioning, mental conditioning, communication by game on, nutrition, athletic regeneration and other elements vital for performance.
*Syllabus subject to change.

Cost:

  • $77,000/year for boarding or $62,000 for non-boarding.

Differences between the IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy Post-Grad Program and the GIM Program

Post-Grad Details GIM Details
Full day of training Monday-Friday, Half-day Saturday Full day of training Monday-Friday, Half-day Saturday
Full day of golf training
University of Miami classes in AM, Golf classes and training or playing in the PM
8:1 player to instructor ratio 10:1 instructor/student ratio
Work on full-swing mechanics, short game, putting, specialty shots, course management and play 54+ holes week Two years of transferable credits from the University of Miami
Up to 4 days of physical and mental conditioning with IPI specialists Up to 4 days of physical and mental conditioning with IPI specialists
Video analysis of your swing and personal coaching for any swing changes Exposure to complete golf education from experienced PGA professionals and introduction to Leadbetter teaching philosophy
Compete with other dedicated IMG Leadbetter golfers through in-house tournaments Personal swing and on-course management training with video analysis


For Registration Information, contact the IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy at:

Tel: 941.739.7493
E-mail: matt.schneider@imgworld.com
Address: 5500 34th St. West
               Bradenton, FL 34210