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Situated at one of the best golf courses in Germany, we at WINSTONuniversity strive to prepare you for all the modern challenges of a successful career in golf course management. We have recruited for you the best international turf and management experts to teach real world case studies that will significantly improve the conditions and sustainably save resources on your golf course. Depending on your personal time schedule you can choose between weekly or daily seminars and our 18 months full-time program. I personally guarantee, at WINSTONuniversity you will receive an exceptional learning experience, one which prepares you for the best jobs in the world!
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The WINSTONuniversity Campus is located at
WINSTONgolf, one of Europe’s premier
45 hole courses, and offers a unique learning
experience in the heart of Europe.
“Living and teaching in St Andrews for 18 years taught
me a simple truth: high quality golf courses need high quality
managers. Increasing pressures on golf to meet new
trends have required golf management education to adapt.
I am excited and privileged to lead this new executive
program that has been specifically designed to meet the needs
of today’s golf enterprises.”
Ian ButcherDirector WINSTONuniversity
WINSTONuniversityWINSTONuniversity offers an executive
education program that prepares graduates
to actively contribute to the financial success
of their current and future employers. We
deliver internationally recognized qualifications
that value the golf course as a business asset
and enable our graduates to run golf courses as
thriving enterprises.
Situated at WINSTONgolf, one of the best golf
courses in Germany close to Berlin and Hamburg,
we bring together international experts to
openly share insights on how a successful golf
business can be developed and sustained. With
the help of this network of industry professionals
and academic partners we have identified
success stories that form the basis of our case
study approach at WINSTONuniversity.
WINSTONgraduates will have met
superintendents, golf managers and experts
from around the world having learned from their
extensive experience face to face. Study tours
as well as internships of six months compliment
the program and provide exclusive insights into the
best golf courses in the United States, Europe,
and Asia.
WINSTONgraduates leave as solution orientated
problem solvers who are able to communicate
their expertise. They know how to save resources
and how to generate new revenues.
To provide maximum flexibility,
WINSTONuniversity offers a choice of
short-term seminars in the winter period and
long-term executive programs of 12 months,
which combine case study learning with worldwide
internships. We welcome everyone who wants
to take a decisive step towards advancing their
professional careers in golf.
“The role of the course manager is changing.
The future will demand a far greater awareness of the
interaction and dynamics of different departments
and how they all depend on each other to deliver a product
and service level beyond expectations. Skills such as
relationship building, resource management and financial
preparations will be more important than ever.
Kingsbarns is happy to be one of WINSTONuniversity’s
sites of best practice.”
Innes KnightCourse Manager, Kingsbarns Golf Links
Golf’s best kept secret! A career spent caring
for golf courses allows you to work every day in
beautiful surroundings within stunning landscape
architecture. You will meet clients from around
the world and provide pleasure to countless
sportsmen and women.
Today’s modern golf managers are independent
problem solvers, who manage significant
budgets as well as large staffs and prepare courses
for an ever more demanding customer base.
A fundamental understanding of environmental
and sustainability issues is a pre-requisite for
any senior position. Preparing investment plans,
executing major events and improving the
perception as well as the profitability of their clubs
are essential elements of a course managers’ skill
set and core elements of our curriculum.
The educational program is designed with
developing decision making skills, building self-
confidence and taking responsibility in mind,
as our major aim is to maximize the employability of
all WINSTONgraduates. At WINSTONuniversity
you will learn to analyze, evaluate, create and apply.
We strongly believe that lifelong learning
includes continuous personal growth.
We place as much emphasis on the process of
learning as on the content itself.
As a WINSTONgraduate you will be ahead of the
game not only through subject matter expertise,
but because you have the interpersonal and
management skills necessary to engage and
collaborate with others. A fantastic campus, the
best teachers from around the world and small
study groups guarantee an optimal educational
environment that maximizes your learning success.
Golf Management Careers
Australian Peter Price playing to the
18th green on the WINSTONopen in his final
winning round of the European Senior Tour
Event at WINSTONgolf in 2012.
International experts share their knowledge.
You will be taught by the most experienced senior
managers in the industry, who come from all over
the world just to work with you!
Case studies teach you best practices. You will
strengthen your communication skills and learn
techniques that are required in the real world.
Management teams need to know how to innovate.
Our case studies will prepare you for leadership
positions.
Small groups and individualized instruction
provide an ideal learning environment. At
WINSTONuniversity we aim to foster the ability
to lead teams and solve problems. Each semester
we accept a maximum of 20 students to guarantee
optimal and individualized instruction.
Practical training provides hands-on experience.
Event management experiences in major
tournaments are built into your program as
well as golf training with first-class coaching
professionals. You will design and build your own
golf course features and learn to use the latest
turf management equipment in our Jacobsen
Excellence Center.
Internships of six months at the top 100 golf
courses in the world are integral to the curriculum.
These experiences not only broaden your real-
world skill set but also extend your personal
network to guarantee you an excellent job offer
upon graduation.
Field trips are a highlight of your study at
WINSTONuniversity as we will take you to top
golf courses and tournaments in Europe. After
successfully completing the full-time program,
a special opportunity awaits you: a visit to
St Andrews in Scotland, the home of golf!
Experience only the best at WINSTONuniversity and leave as a graduate in demand!
Our location and accommodations are world
class. You will reside in Gut Vorbeck, just a stone’s
throw away from WINSTONgolf, a residence
that hardly deserves the description “student
accommodation.” Apart from golf you will find
plenty of opportunities to play polo, go canoeing,
sail or visit the nearby cultural capitals of Hamburg
and Berlin!
Top employability is our main goal for you. We
want to ensure that you will have the best possible
impact on the world of golf as a future course
manager or superintendent. By optimizing work
flows, planning strategically for long-term success
and implementing the use of alternative energy
resources as well as latest technologies, you will be
an asset to any business!
Real sustainability means, first and foremost,
doing more with less. We will teach you how to
improve a golf course’s overall efficiency by using
less fertilizer, pesticides, water, gas, electricity and
man-power. You will learn how to cost-effectively
maintain your machinery and plan a proper
budget, all the while maintaining tournament level
conditions on your course.
Growing profits will ensure your continued
success. As a future course or club manager
you can actively grow profits by creating an
improved playing quality at peak times, minimizing
interruptions of the game and adapting your
course to golfers’ needs. We will teach you tested
techniques that enable you to improve your
product – the golf course – and to attract more
clients.
A network of a lifetime is waiting for you. Through
WINSTONuniversity you will gain personal access
to a worldwide network of expertise and industry
professionals. When you have questions or
problems and wish to seek advice, this network will
be a valuable asset.
Multiple accreditations certify your success.
You will leave WINSTONuniversity with
certificates and various accreditations from
international institutions including the Golf Course
Superintendents Association of America, the
Club Managers Association of Europe and the
Greenkeeper Association of Germany.
The latest information and the best programs
are available to you. As a full-time student you will
have access to our growing database of exclusive
case studies, industry seminars, webinars and
workshops held throughout the year.
“At WINSTONuniversity, my colleagues and I will employ a case-
based approach to learning through which students will develop
the technical expertise – along with associated analytical
and problem-solving skills – needed to achieve and maintain high
levels of turf quality and playability on turfgrass sites in Europe,
Asia, Africa, and the Americas.”Alfred J. Turgeon
Professor Emeritus Pennsylvania State University, USA
Turfgrass Management
– Understanding turfgrasses
– Understanding the turfgrass environment
– Implementing sustainable turf management
practices
– Finding solutions through turfgrass
case studies
Management
– Optimizing financial planning and reporting
– Managing the golf experience profitably
– Developing communication and team
leadership skills
– Finding solutions through management
case studies
Technical Competence
– Improving golf course operations
– Maximizing irrigation efficiency
– Designing, constructing and refurbishing golf
course features
– Selecting, managing and maintaining machinery
Extra Curricula
– Improving English for golf
– Planning and executing events and projects
– Learning to use IT and social media
– Playing and honoring the game
Our curriculum is constantly evolving and has been designed in close co-operation with international
experts such as Alfred J. Turgeon (Professor Emeritus Pennsylvania State University, USA), Maria
Strandberg (STERF), David Cole (Course Manager Loch Lomond, UK), David Krause (past president of
the European Institute of Golf Course Architects), Stuart McColm (General Manager of Castle Stuart
Golf Links, UK), Fintan Brennan (Course Manager and Past Captain, Portmarnock Links GC) and many
others to guarantee that WINSTONgraduates are equipped to master all current and future challenges in
the world of golf and to improve the playing quality to satisfy the customer.
The course of study is divided into four main areas and goals. For a detailed description of the
curriculum please refer to our website.
Studies
ProgramsWINSTONuniversity programs are designed first and foremost with your interests in mind and the
impact you will have on the golf course. All our programs take place during the European winter period
from October to March. Our full-time Executive Program consists of two terms of ten weeks plus an
internship of six months. Every ten-week term can be booked individually and is accordingly certified.
Executive Program*Our Executive Program consists of 20 weeks of
learning and is divided into two academic terms
and one internship term. The two ten week terms
of teaching take place from October to December
and January to March. Within the core units of
Turfgrass Management and Management studies
case studies or projects are completed, developing
and reinforcing your knowledge and understanding
of each subject area as you progress. Technical
competence and Extra Curricula subjects are
taught on a continual basis. In between and after
each academic term you complete our Internship
Program at one of the world’s top golf courses.
The timing of the internships is flexible and can be
tailored to your individual needs.
Term I 10 weeks
Term II 10 weeks
Break
October November December January February March
* Prices, contents, and dates are subject to change. For detailed information on tuition fees, study
loans and accommodation costs, please contact us directly at [email protected].
Certificate Program*Our part-time Certificate Program will be a great
fit for you, if you wish to join for a single term to
compliment your existing university program, or
if you would like to take a break from work and
continue your professional development.
At WINSTONuniversity you can enroll on a
term-by-term basis. Please refer to the Executive
Program to see where you can join in.
Seminar Program*In collaboration with the German Greenkeeper
Association, the European Club Managers Association,
and industry partners WINSTONuniversity
organizes seminars targeted at working course
managers. Each seminar focuses on a specific topic
that is relevant to current trends in management
and greenkeeping. Top speakers are invited to give
presentations and lead workshops.
Internships or return to home club 24 weeks
SeptemberApril May June July August
“Course management is crucial if you are to achieve a
successful golf business as playing qualities are paramount.
WINSTONuniversity leads the way for the next
generation of Course Managers.”
Bernhard LangerTwo times Majors winner and Ryder Cup Captain 2004
“Among all sport and business, golf has a unique
opportunity to make a powerful difference.
Every golf club and new development can be a
responsible, resource efficient business set
in an ecologically rich landscape. We are delighted
to be working with WINSTONuniversity to
help people achieve the benefits of sustainability.”
Jonathan SmithCEO of GEO
WINSTONgolfAt WINSTONuniversity you will enjoy a “living
classroom” right on one of the best golf courses in
Europe. The 45-hole venue currently offers three
courses on more than 200 acres.
The WINSTONopen, designed by Holger
Rengstorf, is a parkland tournament venue,
which hosts the European Senior Tour. The
WINSTONlinks has won many awards for David
Krause’s outstanding, modern design.
Our venue is completed by the fun 9-hole
WINSTONkranich course.
At the WINSTONgolf house you will not only find
a first-class restaurant that caters for all students
but also three fully equipped seminar rooms with
great views of the golf courses.
Excellence CenterThe Jacobsen Excellence Center highlights the
means by which golf organizations can maximize
efficiency for long-term financial success. Here our
strategic partner Jacobsen, a world-wide leader
in turf management, demonstrates the highest
standards of resource management within a
custom designed facility.
In the Jacobsen Excellence Center, which is
directly linked to the golf course, maintenance
topics such as machinery selection and purchasing,
fertilizer and pesticide applications, irrigation
technologies and golf maintenance procedures
are taught.
CAMPUSThe WINSTONuniversity Campus is surrounded by an un-spoilt nature park with countless lakes and
large forests. We are located within the province of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, just outside the capital
Schwerin and 50 kilometers away from the Baltic Sea. All students have full access to the three world-
class golf courses of WINSTONgolf and other estate activities, such as horse-riding and use of the SPA.
Gut VorbeckWe are reluctant to call Gut Vorbeck “student
accommodations”. Individually designed rooms, all
en-suite, come with Wi-Fi Internet access. A fully
equipped kitchen and bar area awaits those who
love cooking.
Large living spaces allow for open and easy
gatherings in the evenings, and on your doorstep
you have immediate access to the golf courses,
more than 60 horse stables, a small polo field,
canoeing on the river Warnow and miles and miles
of stunning scenery.
Schloss BasthorstLocated only minutes from the golf course at the
200-year-old Schloss Basthorst, our conference
and event facility comprises six meeting rooms,
two restaurants and more than 100 bedrooms.
Large group classes, guest presentations as well as
industry seminars and workshops are held here.
If you feel like visiting a SPA after a long day of
learning, you may use the large sauna, pool, gym,
yoga and massage facilities.
Your work experience is essential to prepare you
for life after graduation. Our internship program
includes:
– Clear performance expectations
– Access to the management teams at
top 100 golf courses
– Regular performance reviews
– Excellent working conditions and
accommodation
– A chance to complete a project case study
of real value to your internship venue.
FlexibilityWINSTONuniversity provides you with the
flexibility to choose the program that most suits
your current activity profile. You can complete the
full-time Executive Program in just 12 months,
including 20 weeks of learning time and 24 weeks
of internships. Alternatively you can join us for
single terms.
Working Course and Club Managers are invited
to attend individual seminars running throughout
the winter for one to two days to continue their
professional development and collect education
points through their national associations.
For detailed descriptions please visit our website
www.winstonuniversity.de.
Internship Program The WINSTONuniversity internships are designed to complement the view that all golf operations
should work in harmony with each other. You will gain valuable insights at the world’s top 100 golf
courses in the U.S., Asia and Europe.
TeachersThe quality of our staff is our strongest asset. We
offer you unrivalled expertise from within the
world of golf in all major disciplines, including turf
grass science, business management, golf course
architecture, administration, environmental and
ecological management, golf coaching, tournament
preparation and governance. Our teaching
language is English.
ApplicationWe allow a maximum of 20 students to enroll in
the Executive Program. As our seminars also have
a limited number of 40 participants, we encourage
you to apply early and ahead of your desired start
date through our website. If you have questions
regarding your application please contact us at
“As architects, we are very sensitive to how the
courses we have designed are maintained
and we really appreciate on-going partnerships
between the course managers and us.”
David Krause, architect of the award-winning
WINSTONlinks course and past president of the
European Institute of Golf Course Architects.
WINSTONuniversity GmbH
An der Waldkoppel 1
19412 Kaarz
Germany
Fon + 49 38483 279 18-30
WINSTONcampus
Kranichweg 1
19065 Gneven OT Vorbeck
Germany
www.winstonuniversity.de
Managing Director:
Fanja Pon
Hubertus von Treuenfels
Director:
Ian Butcher
Fotos: Jay Evers, Joachim von Ramin, Stefan von Stengel Grafik: KREATIVE FREIHEIT