Home of Golf to Host MDP Golf Management

CMAE, in partnership with TORO, is pleased to announce that its Management Development Programme on Golf Management will be held for a 3rd year running, at St Andrews, on 28th November – 2nd December this year.

CMAE, in partnership with TORO, is pleased to announce that its Management Development Programme on Golf Management will be held for a 4th year running, at St Andrews, on 28th November – 2nd December this year.

The course is aimed at Managers with particular responsibility for successful golf operations. By attending this course, delegates will learn to maximize their working relationship with the key personnel employed in this area of the business, including the Course Manager, Professional and Club Manager. The course covers in detail areas such as agronomy, golf shop operations, merchandising, fleet management, tournament operations and business planning to fit with the club’s overall aims and traditions. Delegates will have a thorough understanding of the history, evolution and future trends of the golf industry, to better serve their clubs and committees.
CMAE’s Director of Education Michael Braidwood said of the forthcoming course “This programme has gone from strength to strength since we launched it in 2013. St Andrews is the ideal venue for a Golf Management Programme as it has all the very best golf operation components. The last three MDP Golf programmes have attracted a lot of international delegates which has added to the networking opportunities along with great international insights.”

The impressive presenter line up will come from industry experts, including the governing body of Golf, the R and A, senior St Andrews Links Trust Management, leading members of the Professional Golfers Association and The British and International Golf Greenkeepers’ Association along with input from business consultant Bill Sanderson.

The course is being held at the MacDonald Rusacks Hotel, which overlooks the world famous Old Course.

The cost of the course is £1,100 +VAT, inclusive of 4 nights half board accommodation.

For more information on the course and to download a booking form please click here

To book your place on the course please contact Debbie Goddard, CMAE’s Association Manager [email protected]