Golf Program - Exercise Science and Wellness Department
Welcome to the Ohlone College Golf Program information page!
The Ohlone College Golf Program is headed by PGA Golf Teaching Professional Mike Cowan. Mike is also a Professor of Physical Education at Ohlone College having taught a variety of classes since 1975.
If at any time you have questions or need clarification regarding the information about the Golf Program, contact Mike Cowan at mcowan@ohlone.edu.
Ohlone College is proud to announce that we are participating in the PGA of America’s Golf: Business for Life program. We are in the third year of the PGA Grant offering an instruction program with PGA Golf Professionals. As you preview the various course offerings you will find that we offer an extensive instruction program to help you with all facets of the game of golf.
Continuing the program begun in the Summer Session of 2008 the Ohlone College Golf Program will utilize a Golf Academy of Learning by giving the students a complete program of Golf Instruction. Three classes will be co-requisites. The three classes will be Small Group Instruction, Golf One on One and On Course Experience.
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Small Group Instruction: Students will be placed into small groups of 6 to 8 based on their skill level. Each group will meet with the instructor for 30 minutes on a rotation basis. While one group is with the instructor the other two groups will be working on the practice green with putting or chipping or on the range incorporating swing drills to develop consistency in their golf swing.
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Golf One on One: Once a week one of the 3 groups will meet with the instructor for a more personal instruction period that will include video analysis. Personalized work sheets will be distributed to the students to assist in improving their golf skills.
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On Course Experience: Each week 12 students will rotate for an on course instruction and evaluation session with the instructor. Course management and strategy will be the focus as well as an evaluation of golf skills that will be discussed to include ways on how to improve their game during the One on One session.
In the News
Ohlone wins grant from PGA of America - Fremont Bulletin, September 25, 2008 - "The 13th cycle of PGA Growth of the Game grants totaling $161,286 has been awarded from The PGA of America's Growth of the Game Grant program. Ohlone College's "Golf: For Business and Life" Program, which teaches students how to use the game of golf as a business tool as they enter the professional world, received a grant for $12,500 from the Growth of the Game Grant program."
Spring 2009 Classes
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The following are the courses that should be registered for the appropriate groups. The Saturday 7:00am and 11:00am and the Sunday at 7:00am must register for three classes as listed. The Sunday at 11:00am class does not have the requirement to register for three classes, but the student has an option to also include the Golf One on One and the Golf Course Experience class.
There is no instructor approval listed on the classes, therefore anyone will be able to register. I suggest that you register for classes as soon as you read this list in order to get the class that you want.
Saturday 7:00am Group
Register for the following:
- PE 211AI-01 Small Group Instruction section # 041170
- PE 210AN-01 Golf One on One section # 041179
- PE 211AG-01 Golf Course Experience section # 041184
Saturday 11:00am Group
Register for the following:
- PE 211AI-03 Small Group Instruction section # 041176
- PE 210AN-03 Golf One on One section # 041183
- PE 210AQ-02 Golf Course Experience section # 041190
Sunday 7:00am Group
Register for the following:
- PE 211AI-02 Small Group Instruction section # 041190
- PE 210AN-02 Golf One on One section # 041182
- PE 210AQ-03 Golf Course Experience section # 041191
Sunday 11:00am Group
Register for the following:
- PE 211AI-04 Small Group Instruction section # 041177
- PE 210AN-03 Golf One on One section # 041183
- PE 210AQ-01 Golf Course Experience section # 041185
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