Leeds City College

About the course

Lee Westwood Golf School offers young golfers the opportunity to combine education (via a partnership with Leeds City College) and golf, through a 2 year full-time programme aimed at those aged 16 and over who are looking to further develop their game of golf, whilst achieving a high standard of education.

Based at the excellent location at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa, in Cheshire (with 3 golf courses, a covered driving range, an indoor school building with video analysis studios and much more) you will have access to some of the best facilities and latest technology.

The educational content within the course has been designed to suit you as a golfer and allows a good balance between traditional classroom education and achieving golfing excellence.

The programme is supported and endorsed by the English Golfing Union and the Golf Foundation.

What will I learn?

The full time 2 year course will follow a unique, and tested, structured programme that will develop and enhance golf, education, lifestyle, psychology, fitness and more.

The course covers 18 modules over two years and covers a wide variety of relevant topics – all forming a useful basis to go on to your chosen career pathway.

There may also be an opportunity to complete the following qualifications:

• PING Trained Fitter.
• PGA Level 1 Coach.
• Tri Golf Activator.

How will I be assessed?

The course is assessed through the completion of coursework and does not have any formal examinations. A variety of assessment methods are used including assignments, presentations, video evidence and practical demonstrations.

What are the entry requirements?

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above ideally including Mathematics and English or equivalent (Level 2 Functional Skills) or a Higher Diploma (which is equivalent to 7 GCSEs at Grades A* – C) or an NVQ2 or level 2 Diploma at Merit Grade with ideally Maths and English at minimum Grade C or equivalent (Level 2 in Functional Skills).

Future Opportunities

Whether you wish to become a PGA Pro, go on to higher education or follow a career in golf/sport , the course covers a wide variety of relevant topics – all forming a useful basis to go on to your chosen career pathway.

How to apply/enrol

For further information or to apply, please contact:

The Lee Westwood Golf School
Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa,
Cobblers Cross Lane,
Tarporley, Cheshire,
CW6 ODJ
t. 0844 879 3467
e. info@leewestwoodgolfschool.com
W. www.leewestwoodgolfschool.com

More details

Start Date: September 2012