Certificates and Ribbons
Certificates/ribbons will be awarded to students who meet all requirements in their first attempt. Please refer to the requirements specified for each of the following:
Teaching Certificate (Advanced Teaching)
To qualify for a Teaching Certificate, students must:
1. Complete all “A” emphasis classes.
2. Have a cumulative grade of “B” (3.0 GPA) or better in all of the classes listed below:
| PE 136 | Golf Fundamentals | (AB) | 1st Semester |
| PE 137A | Short Game 1 | (AB) | 1st Semester |
| PE 137B | Short Game 2 | (AB) | 2nd Semester |
| MK 126 | Club Fitting | (AB) | 2nd Semester |
| PE 240 | Methods of Teaching | (A) | 3rd Semester |
3. Have a grade of “B” (3.0 GPA) or better in the class listed below:
| PE 242 | Advanced Teaching | (E) | 4th Semester |
4. Have the following handicap index by graduation:
| Men | USGA index of 8.0 or below |
| Women | USGA index of 15.0 or below |
Club Repair Certificate (Club Repair Operations)
To qualify for a Club Repair Certificate, students must:
1. Have a grade of “B” (3.0 GPA) or better in the classes listed below:
| MK 126 | Club Fitting | (AB) | 2nd Semester |
| GM 255 | Club Repair | (A) | 3rd Semester |
2. Complete club repair project
3. Complete term paper
4. Score 80% or higher on Golf Academy Comprehensive Club Repair exam in 4th Semester
Tournament Operations Certificate (Tournament Operations)
To qualify for a Tournament Operations Certificate, students must:
1. Have a cumulative grade of “B” (3.0 GPA) or better in all of the classes listed below:
| PE 101 | Rules of Golf | (AB) | 1st Semester |
| PE 139 | Tournament Planning | (AB) | 2nd Semester |
| PE 246 | Tournament Administration | (AB) | 3rd Semester |
| PE 244 | Advanced Rules | (E) | 4th Semester |
Player's Credential Ribbon
To qualify for a Players Credential Ribbon, students must:
1. Pass PGA, LPGA, or Golf Academy Playing Ability Test. Golf Academy of America schedules its P.A.T. (36 holes) one time each semester.
2. Have a cumulative grade of “B” (3.0 GPA) or better in all of the classes listed below:
| PE 145 a/b | Tournament Golf | (AB) | 1st/2nd Semester |
| PE 245 a/b | Tournament Golf | (AB) | 3rd/4th Semester |
| PE 249 | Golf Performance Enhancement | (E) | 4th Semester |
Students who qualify for a "Player's Credential" will receive the award upon graduation. This designation will be by a ribbon placed on the degree certificate. The Player's Credential will serve to verify that the graduate has achieved a level of playing competency equal to the demands of the PGA Playing Ability Test for Teaching Professionals.