Are you interested in turning your passion for golf into an exciting
career in the golf business?
The Business of Golf
Golf is one of the fastest growing sports industries worldwide. In Canada there are more than
2,500 golf facilities that create over 300,000 jobs and contributed $14.3 billion to Canada’s
Gross Domestic Product in 2014 (NAGA 2014 Economic Impact Study of Golf in Canada).
Professional Golf Management at Humber
The Professional Golf Management at Humber program offers three important advantages:
1. High Quality Work Placements throughout Canada, the United States and the United
Kingdom.
2. Highly Qualified Faculty including six PGA of Canada Class “A” members.
3. Industry Leading Golf Performance Training Facilities
Industry Partners
The 3-year Professional Golf Management diploma program at Humber College is recognized as
Canada’s premiere golf business program and is partnered with the best facilities for you to
gain work experience. Some of the world-class golf facilities that employ our students include:
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Over 50 ClubLink golf clubs including Glen Abbey (Oakville, ON), Rocky Crest
(Muskoka, ON), and King Valley (King City, ON)
The National Golf Club of Canada (Vaughan, On)
St. Georges Golf and Country Club (Etobicoke, ON)
Capilano Golf Club (West Vancouver, BC)
Fairmont golf clubs including Whistler (BC), Banff Springs (AB) and Jasper Park (AB)
Several international golf clubs in Scotland and Ireland
Work Placement
You can develop your practical skills during your two paid internship placements that combine
classroom study with practical work experience. Each placement lasts 18 to 24 weeks and takes
place from April to October, following Semester Two and Semester Four.
Competitive Golf
If competitive golf is your passion, you will have the opportunity to be part of the best Varsity
golf team in Canada. The Humber Hawks have won 10 of the past 13 Canadian Collegiate
Athletic Association (CCAA) championships. This past year we set the all-time record for most
consecutive championships (over all sports) for the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association
(OCAA) with 9! We have 12 student athletes who have competed in world championships and
several that play on professional tours.
Player Development Program
Regardless of your level of golf ability, we will help you lower your handicap and improve your
golf skills. We have developed an extensive Player Development Program that includes:
• Weekly lessons from PGA of Canada golf professionals
• Use of our state-of-the-art on-campus Golf Lab facility that is equipped with the best
performance development technology available including:
 TrackMan launch monitor
 K-Vest 3D swing analysis
 GASP video swing analysis
 TOMI putting system
• Playing privileges at a local Golf Club during the Fall Semester
• Use of an indoor Golf Dome Facility during the Winter Semester
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Fulfills the formal education requirements for the PGA of Canada
Condensed school year tailored to the golfing season
3-level fitness center – New!
Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards
Annual Golf Industry Job Fair
Annual Golf Tournament with Alumni
Pathways to 10 of Humber’s Bachelor of Commerce Degree programs
An international network of over 600 graduates who hold positions in the golf
business across Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.
Your Career
Potential career opportunities include:
• PGA of Canada golf professional, Head Professional, or Golf Coach
• General Manager, Pro Shop Manager, or Tournament Coordinator
• Equipment or Merchandise Sales Representative
• Club Fitter and Equipment Technician
Testimonial
“Becoming a PGA of Canada Head Golf Professional has been my career goal since I started
playing golf. Attending the Professional Golf Management (PGM) program at Humber was
always a part of that plan.
The PGM curriculum provided me with beneficial education, tremendous practical elements
and an incomparable network within the golf business. Graduating from Humber College in the
PGM program, is one of the most valuable assets of my curriculum vitae.
Due to the immeasurable benefits of the PGM program at Humber, I will always be thankful for
making the decision to attend Humber and I am certain it has catapulted my career.”
Todd McGrath
Head Golf Professional
Thornhill Golf & Country Club
Learn from the Pros
Bob Beauchemin
 Humber College PGM Professor since 1997
 Director of the Humber College PGM Player Development Program since 2000
 PGA of Canada Class “A” member
 Former PGA touring professional (PGA Tour, Canadian Tour, PGA of Australia Tour)
 Competed in Australia/NZ, Asia, South America, Europe, U.S.
 Winner of; Vermont State Open (1984), Windsor Charity Classic (1981) and numerous
other Canadian and International events.
 Competed in 5 Canadian Open Championships.
 Former Canadian Tour Commissioner
 Honoured as “Life Member” by the Canadian Tour 2007
 Voted Top 50 Canadian Golf Instructors (National Post) 2005
 Director of Instruction at Oakdale Golf & Country Club (1999 - present)
 University of Oregon
Andrew Vento
 Humber College PGM Professor since 2004
 PGA of Canada Class “A” member
 Humber PGM Program Coordinator
 Former Director of Operations at King’s Riding Golf Club
 Former Director of Operations at Eagle Ridge Golf Club
 PGM Diploma, with Honours
 BComm
 MBA
Nick Trichilo
 Humber College PGM Professor since 2004
 Head Coach, Humber Hawks Varsity Golf Team
 PGA of Canada Class “A” member
 Professional Golf Management Diploma, with Honours
 Director of Instruction at Copper Creek Golf Club
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Owner/President of Pure Impact Golf Academy
Certified Golf Fitness Instructor
Ian Scott
 Humber College PGM Professor since 1998
 Former General Manager/C.O.O at four top level Private Golf and Country Clubs
including; Brampton Golf Club, Mississaugua Golf & C.C., North Halton Golf & C.C.,
Oakville Golf Club
 12 years as Commissioner of Recreation & Parks for the City of Mississauga
 Kinesiology Degree from University of Waterloo, with Honours
 Owner/President of Ian Scott and Associates
 Former National Board Member, Canadian Society of Club Managers
 Former President, Ontario Board, Canadian Society of Club Managers
Kevin Holmes
 Humber College PGM Professor since 2002
 Principal Golf Course Architect and Partner, MBTW Group
 Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Guelph
 Member of the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects
 Former University of Guelph Varsity Team member
You can find more detailed information about the Humber PGM program on our website at:
business.humber.ca/golf
To sign up for our program please visit the Ontario Colleges website at:
http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/ProgramDetail/_/N-1z1417qZ1z13qpv
If you would like more information, have any questions or would like to talk about the program,
please give me a call at 416-675-6622 ext. 3220 or send me an email at
andrew.vento@humber.ca.
Andrew Vento, PGA of Canada, BComm
Program Coordinator, Professional Golf Management Program at Humber College