Overview
Turn your passion for golf into a rewarding career
Golf in Canada is a $19.7 billion industry that employs over 300,000 people annually. Whether you are already working in the golf and resort industry or looking to enter this exciting field, our Business of Golf and Resort Management program can help you.
- Courses recognized by the PGA of Canada as equivalency credit toward the PGA Training Academy
- Gain critical knowledge, skills and credentials with our customized management courses specifically geared toward the golf and resort industry
- Complete 10 courses to earn a Diploma in Business of Golf & Resort Management and a Certificate of Recognition from the Golf Management Institute of Canada or complete 5 courses to earn a Certificate in Business of Golf & Resort Management
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Program highlights Learn More
- 10-course Diploma or 5-course Certificate options
- Flexible online learning
- Work towards professional designations
- Open enrolment program
Business of Golf and Resort Management program features:
- Built in collaboration with the Golf Management Institute of Canada (GMIC)
- Convenient online golf and resort management courses
- Learn from industry experts
- Work towards your Class A status with courses recognized by PGA of Canada as equivalency credit for the PGA Training Academy
- Qualify for continuing education or re-certification credits with The Canadian Society of Club Managers
- Network and collaborate with a diverse group of professionals in the golf industry

What you'll learn Learn More
- Knowledge and in-demand skills
- Professional accounting standards
- Ethical practices
Through our Business of Golf & Resort Management program, you’ll learn:
- Key retail management practices
- How to develop comprehensive business plans
- Club governance, committee dynamics and their strategic impact on decision making
- How to conduct financial analyses such as cost volume profit analysis, ratio analysis, performance measures and benchmarking
- Characteristics of entrepreneurship and industry key success factors
- How to apply principles of human resource management within the golf industry
- How to apply legal foundations and principles in operating a golf resort
- The framework of food and beverage operations in general and specific to golf course management
- Legal compliance and controls in food and beverage management
- How to apply core design principles in golf course architecture
Learn more about the Business of Golf & Resort Management program
- Anyone looking to enter the field of golf resort management
- Professionals working in the hospitality or tourism sector
- People already working in the golf resort industry, such as golf operations staff, pro shop staff, marshals, starters, turf professionals, landscape specialists, golf instructors, club managers, servers, hospitality staff, municipal recreation workers, customer service representatives and more
- Anyone pursuing membership in the Professional Golfers’ Association of Canada (PGAC);
- Recent college/university graduates
- Grounds Manager
- Golf Retail Store Manager
- Equipment Manager
- Golf Course Superintendent
- Golf Travel and Tourism
- Driving Range Manager
The Club Management Association of Canada (CMAC) recognizes this program to be used towards achieving or maintaining the Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation. CMAC Members will be eligible for up to 35 other education credits for completing the diploma program. Tracking of credits is available to CMAC Members only and documentation must be submitted to events@thecmac.ca
Are you a current McMaster University undergraduate student?
Explore the ElevateYourSkills option to learn how you can earn a Business of Golf & Resort Management certificate or diploma as part of your degree.
- Use your electives to earn a professional certificate or diploma
- Fully online courses that you can fit into your schedule
- Providing you with real-life career skills and experience before you graduate
Check out our latest Business Program Preview webinar to learn more about the Business of Golf & Resort Management program
What Our Recent Graduates Say

Tracy
Project Management graduate
“I am constantly reinventing myself. McMaster Continuing Education has been transformative.”
I am constantly reinventing myself. McMaster Continuing Education has been transformative. I was introduced to new ideas and new skills. Because of that, I’ve had new opportunities in my career. McMaster Continuing Education is the best place to take professional development courses. The programs fit into your life.
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Adam
Business Administration graduate
“I feel very strongly that McMaster Continuing Education can really help you reinvent your career.”
I feel very strongly that McMaster Continuing Education can really help you reinvent your career. I found that the Business Administration program was really the best fit for me, because the learning that I was able to take in through this program was really cutting edge and current to the labour market. The learning that I took on is something I use every day.
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Business Administration graduate

Tyson
Business Administration - Marketing graduate
“The instructors worked in the marketing field and taught us real-life experiences.”
Obtaining an education with McMaster Continuing Education helped me reinvent my career. I was a former banker and I wanted a career in marketing. Through this program, I was able to bridge that gap and get into the career that I wanted. The instructors were working in the marketing field, teaching us real-life experiences and that was very valuable to me.
Tyson
Business Administration - Marketing graduate
“I am constantly reinventing myself. McMaster Continuing Education has been transformative.”
I am constantly reinventing myself. McMaster Continuing Education has been transformative. I was introduced to new ideas and new skills. Because of that, I’ve had new opportunities in my career. McMaster Continuing Education is the best place to take professional development courses. The programs fit into your life.
Tracy
Project Management graduate
“I feel very strongly that McMaster Continuing Education can really help you reinvent your career.”
I feel very strongly that McMaster Continuing Education can really help you reinvent your career. I found that the Business Administration program was really the best fit for me, because the learning that I was able to take in through this program was really cutting edge and current to the labour market. The learning that I took on is something I use every day.
Adam
Business Administration graduate
“The instructors worked in the marketing field and taught us real-life experiences.”
Obtaining an education with McMaster Continuing Education helped me reinvent my career. I was a former banker and I wanted a career in marketing. Through this program, I was able to bridge that gap and get into the career that I wanted. The instructors were working in the marketing field, teaching us real-life experiences and that was very valuable to me.
Tyson
Business Administration - Marketing graduate
Other programs you may be interested in
Certificate in Business of Golf & Resort Management
Certificate IN BUSINESS OF GOLF & RESORT MANAGEMENT
Pursue a Certificate in Business of Golf & Resort Management with McMaster Continuing Education
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Certificate in Business of Golf & Resort Management
Earn the Certificate in Business of Golf & Resort Management by completing any 5 courses listed below.
Courses (Complete any 5)
3.0 UNITS
GLF 103
Business Law for Golf Managers
3.0 UNITS
GLF 105
Golf Club Governance
3.0 UNITS
GLF 106
Hospitality Management
Diploma in Business of Golf & Resort Management
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS OF GOLF & RESORT MANAGEMENT
Pursue a Diploma in Business of Golf & Resort Management with McMaster Continuing Education
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Diploma in Business of Golf & Resort Management
Earn the Diploma in Business of Golf & Resort Management by completing all 10 courses listed below.
Courses (Complete all 10)
3.0 UNITS
GLF 103
Business Law for Golf Managers
3.0 UNITS
GLF 105
Golf Club Governance
3.0 UNITS
GLF 106
Hospitality Management
Business of Golf & Resort Management Courses
Business of Golf & Resort Management Courses
Advance your career with online Business of Golf & Resort Management courses
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3.0 UNITS
GLF 103
Business Law for Golf Managers
3.0 UNITS
GLF 105
Golf Club Governance
3.0 UNITS
GLF 106
Hospitality Management
Business of Golf & Resort Management Schedule
Business of Golf & Resort Management Schedule
This schedule table displays courses planned to be offered this year and is a guide to planning your courses for the academic year. Please note: Spring term registration opens mid-March and Fall/Winter term registration opens mid-July. The schedule table is subject to change. Please visit the course pages to browse classes currently available for registration and the latest cost information. The cost for Business of Golf and Resort Management courses is $710.08 per course.
Learning format definitions:
- VC = Virtual Classroom learning format
- O = Online learning format
- OSS = Online Self-Study learning format
For more information about our learning formats and to choose a format that works best for you, please visit our Learning Formats page.
Course Name (Course Code) | Winter 2023 | Spring 2023 |
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Entrepreneurship In The Golf Industry (GLF 101) |
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Human Resources Management for Golf Operations (GLF 102) | Date: May 1 – Jun 25
Format: O |
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Business Law for Golf Managers (GLF 103) |
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Finance for Non-Financial Managers in the Golf Industry (GLF 104) | Date: May 29 – Jul 23
Format: O |
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Golf Club Governance (GLF 105) | Date: Jan 16 – Mar 12
Format: O |
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Hospitality Management (GLF 106) |
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Retail Management for Golf Operations (GLF 107) | Date: Jan 16 – Mar 12
Format: O |
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Golf Course Design, Construction, and Turf Management (GLF 108) | Date: Feb 27 – Apr 23
Format: O |
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Marketing Management in Golf Operations (GLF 109) |
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Strategic Management in Golf Operations (GLF 110) |
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Date: May 1 – Jun 25
Format: O |