Florida Students Receive Top Honors at Keiser University College of Golf

2011-11-29

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PORT ST. LUCIE, FL — Keiser University College of Golf recently honored six Florida students for their academic achievements and successful completion of the two-year Associate of Science degree in Golf Management at Keiser University College of Golf. Students Rickey Abraham from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Kenneth Aldrich from Williston, Fla.; Derek Franze of Port St Lucie, Fla.; Ryan Hidalgo of Sarasota, Fla.; Sam Rader of Jacksonville, Fla.; and Jose Vives of Tequesta, Fla.; received commemorative pins during an award ceremony held at the college.

All of the distinguished students completed the comprehensive degree program that included golf club fitting and repair, golf course design and maintenance, retail management, tournament operations, golf history and many other aspects of golf course management and the game overall.

“We congratulate these students on their academic accomplishments and we are very proud to help them achieve professional careers in the golf industry,” says John McMurry, campus vice-president of Keiser University College of Golf. “At Keiser University College of Golf, we prepare students for a variety of positions in the golf industry — from golf instruction, golf course management, golf facility maintenance, golf equipment repair and many other areas — and I know all of these students will be great assets to the industry and to the game of golf.”

The Keiser University College of Golf features a 20,000-square-foot facility includes a 1,500-square-foot indoor putting green, advanced launch monitor technology, TaylorMade MAT-T swing analysis system, an interactive golf simulator provided by ForeGolf powered by SIRGUL, and a golf club repair lab equipped by Mitchell Golf Equipment. Students also receive access to the highly acclaimed PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance where they can practice on a 35-acre lighted practice range, short game areas, bunker facility and extensive putting greens. Keiser University College of Golf also gives students daily access to PGA Master Professionals, such as Brian Hughes and Dr. Eric Wilson, as well as Golf Magazine Top 100 teacher T.J. Tomasi, Ph.d.

Keiser University's Associate of Science degree in Golf Management prepares students for a variety of positions in the golf industry. In this program, students are prepared to provide golf instruction, manage golf course operations, ensure appropriate maintenance of golf facilities and equipment, as well as integrate the play of golf into the broader hospitality and recreation domain.

Students interested in attending Keiser University College of Golf can inquire at the College of Golf campus at 1860 Fountainview Blvd, Port St. Lucie, Fla.; online at www.CollegeofGolf.KeiserUniversity.edu; or call 888.355.4465.

About Keiser University:
Keiser University serves nearly 18,000 students on 15 campuses, employing over 3,000 staff and faculty. The university has been regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1991.Keiser University serves students seeking associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in 69 degree programs at its Florida campuses and through its online, Graduate School and College of Golf divisions. Keiser University's educational reach extends globally through its international programs including the Latin Division, a cooperative agreement in the Eastern European nation of Moldova, and a campus in Shanghai, China. For more information on Keiser University, visit www.keiseruniversity.edu.