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Recreation and Sports Management:
Golf Study Abroad in Scotland

Recreation and Sports Management in Scotland

Interested in a round of golf at St. Andrews, Gleneagles, and other famous courses in Scotland while earning academic credit? Now is your chance! Enroll today for our new golf, recreation science, and sports management study abroad program in the country where golf originated. Adelante Abroad will offer this Golf Study Abroad Program in Summer 2024.

Earn up to 6 total credit hours. Our newest and one-of-a-kind program. If your interests include Golf, Sports, & Recreation Science, then this program is for you!

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Program Pricing & Dates

Apply Now for 2024!

$5,495

Program Dates:

May 26 – June 22, 2024
2024 Dates To Be Confirmed

Deadline to Apply: April 1, 2024
12 Total Spots
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Summer Golf Program Information

This four-week golf experience offers a high-performance program that includes courses on the History and Development of Golf, Golf Coaching and Intermediate Performance Skills, and rounds at St. Andrews, Gleneagles, Kingarrock, and more. These two courses provide practical experience as well as theory and will strengthen the resumes of students interested in sports and recreation careers.

Students will learn about the history and development of golf and enhance their coaching and performance skills. Visits and tee times are scheduled at Dukes Golf Course at St. Andrews, Gleneagles, Kingarrock Hickory Golf Course, and others. Students are advised to contact their academic counselor to review the descriptions of the three courses for appropriate transfer academic credit.

The program will be held just north of Edinburgh at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) Elmwood campus in the old market town of Cupar, alongside rich rural scenery, farmland, and country estates. The SRUC Elmwood Campus is recognized as a national and international center for golf-related specialisms. 

In addition to regular program coursework, students will have an option for weekend excursions such as sightseeing in Edinburgh or tee time at designated golf courses (additional fees may apply).

Register now at Adelante Abroad to secure your placement. Spots are limited.

*Due to limited availability, in all Scotland programs, there is a $500 holding deposit required. You will receive an invoice following your phone interview and this will be due upon receipt in order to confirm your place. The holding deposit is non-refundable.* 

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What’s Included

  • Pre-departure orientation and counseling.
  • Airport pickup and orientation on arrival in Scotland.
  • College tuition for three classes. See your own academic advisor to determine credit hours.
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided during the week.
  • Access to computers at the college Resource Centre.
  • College staff on-site will be available to assist students with individual requests e.g. golf outings, trekking in the Highlands or other activities and in-country travel.
  • Excursions can be arranged to local cultural sites and events e.g. Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle, William Wallace Monument, the Highland Games and more.
  • College tuition for three courses.
  • Transport Mon-Fri (weekend trips not included, but can be organized)
  • Golf green fee’s Mon-Fri (weekend optional golf not included, but can be organized)
  • Sealed college transcripts on completion. Certification is awarded by the Scottish Qualification Authority.
  • Golf, golf and more golf.

Golf Study Abroad Course Descriptions

Recreation & Sports Management

  • History & Development of Golf
    (Unit code: HW84 47)
  • Golf Coaching: Intermediate Performance Skills
    (Unit code: F3CL 34)
  • (Unit code: HW84 47)

    Unit purpose: This Unit is designed to enable candidates to develop knowledge of the development of golf and the broader factors which contributed to that history.

     On completion of the Unit the candidate should be able to identify the different phases of the development of golf, explain and evaluate the characteristics of the developments within these phases, and identify the main factors, personalities and organizations involved in the phases of development. 

    1. Describe the theories of folk-game origins of golf. 

    2. Describe the processes of formalization, standardization and organization of the game of golf until 1850 and analyze the factors which contributed to these developments. 

    3. Evaluate the adoption and development of golf from 1850 to the present.

    Course Syllabus

  • (Unit code: F3CL 34)

    Unit purpose: This Unit is designed to develop the candidates’ knowledge and understanding of the various shots in golf including: pitching, bunker play and shots from ‘awkward’ lies’. The Unit enables candidates to identify key components involved in the technique of each shot and how to apply them in a practical performance and coaching situations. The Unit outlines the key rules of golf and when they should be applied. On completion of the Unit the candidate should be able to: 

    1. Describe the key rules of golf. 

    2. Describe the technical model for various shots in golf. 

    3. Demonstrate practical skills in various shots in golf. 

    4. Plan, deliver and evaluate four coaching sessions in golf.

    Golf Coaching Syllabus

Sample Itinerary

One Week Sample Itinerary

Date

Time

Monday, May 29th

9:30 am

Orientation

10:30 am

Introduction to Golf faculty & staff

11 am

Tour campus & housing facilities, golf facilities & social lunch

1:30 pm – 4 pm

Module: History of Golf

Tuesday, May 30th

9 am – 12 pm

Module: History of Golf

1 pm – 4 pm

Golf: Introduction to SRUC Elmwood GC – Golf Training

Wednesday, May 31th

9 am – 12 pm

Module: History of Golf Visit & Play: Kingarrock Hickory Golf Course, Cupar

1 pm – 4 pm

Module: Golf Coaching-Intermediate

6 pm

Golf night/practice: optional

Thursday, June 1st

9 am – 12 pm

Module: History of Golf

1 pm – 4 pm

Module: Golf Coaching-Intermediate Introduction to ball flights and laws

Friday, June 2nd

9 am – 12 pm

Module: History of History of Golf Visit: British Golf Museum, St Andrews

1 pm – 4 pm

Module: History of Golf Assessment

Saturday, June 3rd

Day trip – Edinburgh sightseeing day trip: Optional golf at Dukes Course,
St Andrews or New Course St Andrews (additional green fee required)

Sunday, June 4th

Free Day – Option of golf at the Dukes Course or Elmwood Golf Course.
(additional green fee required)

Application Process

The application deadline is 60-90 days prior to your chosen start date.

Late applications are accepted on a case by case basis and are subject to a $250 late fee.

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Golf Program Details

4-Week Golf Study Abroad Course
Dates: May 26 – June 22, 2024
2024 Dates To Be Confirmed
Program Price: $5,495

Courses include: 
History & Development of Golf
Golf Coaching Skills: Intermediate Performance Skills

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