NCCGA Appoints Director of Women’s Golf

When I was informed that the NCCGA was creating a new position within its Student Leader hierarchy, Director of Women’s Golf, I was excited about the opening of a new professional opportunity. Most of all, I was thankful that female golfers would have an opportunity to be recognized and heard within a wonderful organization. As Director...

An Insider’s View: What Is It Like To Be A PGM Student?

This interview was conducted by Kris Hart, the CEO of Nextgengolf with an NCCGA Student Leader Adam Englehorn from the University of Idaho PGM program in September 2015. The goal of this interview is to provide a real perspective for high school students thinking about entering college for professional golf management. When did you decide you...

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Nextgengolf Brings Young Professionals Together With City Tour

Nextgengolf strives to keep 18-34 year olds engaged in the game of golf. Whether it is through our collegiate club golf tournaments or young professional events in major cities on our City Tour, our motto is always the same - Live Life. Play Golf. With the launch of the City Tour nationally this summer,...
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City Tour Championship – Northeastern Huskies Team Profile

We wanted to get to know a few of the team captains that have organized and led their team all the way to the City Tour Championship at Cog Hill in a couple weeks. Here was have the Team Captain - Alec Shanahan - of the Northeastern Huskies from Boston. Q: How did you get involved with...
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City Tour Championship Fast Approaching

The inaugural Nextgengolf City Tour Championship at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club will officially kick off on Friday, September 18th. Players from across the country will be traveling to Chicago to represent their city to claim top honors for the summer of 2015. Players...
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4 Reasons why PGA Professionals should become collegiate club golf coaches

We understand that PGA Professionals have a difficult job - 5:00 am mornings, 80 hour workweeks, weekly tournaments, and tending to members are just a few of the many responsibilities that you may have. Assistant golf professionals have an especially difficult job since they are working really hard towards building a career in golf. This...
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How to get a hole in one

Written By: Kris Hart | @collegegolfguy To get a hole in one, you need to hit a great shot and most importantly be really lucky (and we mean really, really lucky). Do you think you would be able to increase your odds of making a hole in one if you had the Read more

5 reasons why every PGM student should play club golf

Not only is the PGA of America the world’s largest sports organization, but it is also committed to teaching and growing the game of golf. One of the cornerstones of their organization is the collegiate Professional Golf Management (PGM) program, which is administered by 19 different colleges across the U.S. According to the PGA, the...
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How to practice golf better

As any golfer knows, the time they spend practicing the different areas of their game can prove to be very rewarding. But many golfers will go to the range for a day and aimlessly beat golf balls till sunset, believing that they have somehow helped their golf game. That style of practice will make...
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Want an internship with the AJGA?

The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) has officially released its internships for the 2016 spring and summer sessions. It's a great opportunity for current students looking to gain valuable experience in golf. Three NCCGA students were involved in the program this summer: Former Clemson Club President and Southeast Regional Coordinator Johnny Garstka, Virginia Tech Club President...
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