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GCOOL 102 - OVERVIEW OF
GOLF CLUB OPERATIONS

A general overview of Golf Club Operations. You

will discover that the golf industry is composed

of basically four types of clubs: resort, private,
semi-private and public. The course will introduce
you to the basic concepts and principles of golf

club ownership, management and operations. You
will be introduced to discussions on Club bylaws,
the importance of a mission statement and how

the mission statement ties in with club goals and
objectives and strategic planning. We will explore
the topic of effective Boards Directors and the
committee structures in private member owned golf
clubs. In the closing chapter of this overview we
will be learning about managing effective meetings,
membership recruitment and retention and we will
end the thirteen-week online learning sessions with
a discussion on trends in the golf club industry in
North America. You will develop an appreciation of
membership in a professional association, namely the
Canadian Society of Club Managers, better known as
the C.S.C.M. and the Club Managers Association of
America (C.M.A.A.).

GCOOL 103 - FOOD AND
BEVERAGE CONTROLS

Food and Beverage control is critical to the financial
well-being of any food operation. Fundamentals of
internal controls and information systems for food
and beverage operations will be covered. The course
covers techniques of effective purchasing, receiving
and production; sales control and food and beverage
cost calculations. Labour cost control methods are
explained and discussed. Note: It is recommended
that students apply early in order to recieve the
textbook prior to the course start date.

GCOOL 105 - GOLF SHOP OPERATIONS

After completing GCOOL 105 — Golf Shop Operations
you will have acquired the skills and knowledge you
will need to manage a golf shop. As you might guess,
the golf shop manager “wears many hats” and must
be able to shift easily from one role to another.

The golf shop is often referred to as the heart of the
golf facility. This is the area where golfers book their
tee times, register and pay their green fees, rent
golf cars and purchase golf-related merchandise. The
golf shop is also the area where tournaments are
organized and tournament hosting is coordinated. In
addition to running the golf shop, at most facilities,
golf shop personnel also manage the practice/
teaching facility, the back shop and the golf cart fleet.

In this course you will learn what is involved in
managing these different areas, including situational

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factors to consider, staffing requirements, security
procedures, facility requirements, traffic flow
patterns and visibility considerations.

GCOOL 106 - GOLF CLUB MARKETING

A unique and innovative online course that focuses
on the specific knowledge and skills necessary for
successfully marketing a golf facility. It will help you
understand, streamline and improve profitability

of your marketing endeavours as you learn to
research your product and your competitors, build
on your strengths and create a total quality service
environment that creates an unforgettable golfing
experience.

GCOOL 107 - TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT

The tasks and responsibilities of the course
superintendent are analyzed, and the principles of
good turf grass management are studied. Students
learn about turf grasses, cultural practices, irrigation
and drainage, soil management and fertilizers,
mowing techniques and procedures how to mitigate
insect pests and diseases as well as alternatives to
chemical turf treatments. Basic principles involved

in golf course design and construction are introduced.

GCOOL 108 - HUMAN RESOURCES
FOR GOLF CLUBS

Human resources management has a profound
effect on the success of tourism and recreation
operations. An understanding of fundamental

human resources management theory and practices
is necessary in the service sector where the link
between the tourism/recreation operation and the
guest is so critical. Innovative approaches to human
resources management are necessary to recruit
and retain the right people in the industry. GCOOL
108: Human Resources for Golf Clubs focuses on the
critical issues that concern managers in the tourism
industry: employee relations, recruiting and selection,
challenges, trends and employment standards.

GCOOL 109 - LEADERSHIP IN
THE GOLF INDUSTRY

Designed to enable prospective and existing
supervisors to apply the skills required

to lead people and to contribute to a team effort

in the golf industry. Each student will examine and
analyse their own leadership style and build on

it to maximize effectiveness as an organizational
leader. The course provides students with a working
knowledge of the formal and informal relationships
between employees and management in the
workplace through the study of leadership styles
of others, group dynamics and motivation. It also
examines the changes in society and how they are
influencing organizations relating to employee and
management roles in time management, stress
management, and problem solving.

GOLF CLUB OPERATIONS
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GCOOL 110 - TOURNAMENTS AND
SPECIAL EVENTS PLANNING

Discover the “in’s” and “out’s” of planning and
conducting special activities and programs at

the golf club. This course analyses standard
grass-roots programming at the golf-club level as
well as explaining the importance of developing
strong junior golf and member-based programs.
GCOOL 110 will cover event organization including
“opens,” “invitational’s” and “corporate” golf days
while learning about the financial impacts of these
events at all levels. Students will learn how to plan,
coordinate and execute tournaments and special
events from elaborate weddings to the club’s weekly
men’s night.

GCOOL 111 - ACCOUNTING FOR
CLUB OPERATIONS PART 1

As aclub manager or student of golf management,
itis important that you are able to understand the
basics of financial management when speaking to
and with owners, directors, shareholders, members,
staff and auditors of whatever type of golf operation
you are working at this industry. The course uses the
Text, “Accounting for Club Operations” and the text
will be used for both courses 111 and 112. GCOOL
111 will encompass the first 7 chapters of the text.

GCOOL 112 - ACCOUNTING FOR
CLUB OPERATIONS PART 2

As aclub manager or student of golf management,
itis important that you are able to understand the
basics of financial management when speaking to
and with owners, directors, shareholders, members,
staff and auditors of whatever type of golf operation
you are working at this industry. The course uses the
Text, “Accounting for Club Operations” and the text
will be used for both courses 111 and 112. GCOOL
112 will encompass the last 7 chapters of the text.

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Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21425
Direct: 250.365.1425

Email: gcooladmissions@selkirk.ca

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