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Ohlone College Golf Classes

Collage of golf clubs in golf bags.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.

PGA of America’s Golf: Business for Life

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.

Golf Academy of Learning

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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Collage of people playing golf.

Golf Program 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."

Fall 2009 Golf Classes

Register using WebAdvisor.

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.

The listing of classes is not yet available online. Please contact Mike Cowan for information.

Ohlone College Golf Club

Individuals that are looking for a class where they can play in a league during the week and play in monthly tournaments at various courses in the Bay Area while establishing a handicap through the NCGA (Northern California Golf Association) this is the club for you!. The club is open to men and women and members have the option to play in a men’s, mixed or women’s program or all three if you wish. The TPC/Ohlone Golf Club is an associate club that participates in several Northern California Golf Association events.

Ohlone College Golf Travel

The golf travel program is designed for the individual or couples that are looking for leisure accommodations and the opportunity to play golf at various golf resort destinations. With each golf trip you can be assured that the location will be excellent as well as the accommodations and to be a great and fun golfing experience. For each trip there will be 3 preparations days to help you become more comfortable and knowledgeable about the destination. There will also be golf instruction by a PGA Pro before the trip to help you with your game and to make the outing more enjoyable. We at Ohlone College hope that our selection of golf trips will be just the vacation that you are looking for. For information on the listed golf trips contact Mike Cowan at mcowan@ohlone.edu for prices and specific information.

Collage of golf balls on tees with golf club nearby.

How to Register for Golf Classes

Apply for Admission to Ohlone College

  1. Go to the online Application
  2. Click new user and follow prompts and send
  3. Lastly, print, sign, and mail in the last page.

After Applying for Admission

After this is complete, notify Mike Cowan at mcowan@ohlone.edu that the process is complete so that he can track your registration process.

After applying, use WebAdvisor to register for the class and pay your class fees online.

Register for the Golf Classes you want to take

To find the classes online that you want to take:

  1. Go to the Class Schedule
  2. Select the Term
  3. Select the subject PE
  4. Select the course Golf

The Golf Program is part of the Exercise Science and Wellness Department.