Excellence is par for the course
The UNLV PGA Golf Management University Program teaches students to be experts in the game and business of golf while earning their bachelor’s degree at the top-rated Harrah College of Hospitality.
A unique program in the heart of the hospitality industry
Our program is one of only 18 PGA-accredited college programs in the U.S. and offers a unique opportunity to learn in Las Vegas—one of the top golf cities in the nation and home to nearly 50 notable courses. Students receive hands-on training through classroom instruction, practical internship experience, community service, and other career development opportunities.
A state-of-the-art learning space
Additionally, the program provides students with access to the industry’s best learning tools in its Dwaine Knight Center for Golf Management. Named for longtime UNLV golf coach, Dwaine Knight, the 4,200-square-foot learning center is housed on the first floor of UNLV’s Hospitality Hall. It features:
- Golf simulator
- Student-operated golf shop
- Outdoor putting green
- Club design and repair lab
- 3D motion capture lab
Contact Information
For more information on the UNLV golf management program, call 702-895-2932 or email pga@unlv.edu.
Accreditation Information
Accrediting Body: The Professional Golfers' Association of America
Contact: Senior Director of Education and Talent Management, Dawes Marlett