Golf Management & Math

Golf is a math-based game. So is golf management.

Many people fail to recognize the amount of math necessary to run a golf course. Though many view the sport as a leisurely activity, those who manage a golf course must grapple daily with math-based economics and accounting problems.

Measurements

Golf managers must know how much land to purchase to satisfy multiple space constraints. For example, they must purchase a driving range wide enough for 10 golfers and long enough for a 3-wood, 100-yd shot. In addition, the range must be far apart enough from residential houses and the golf course.

Golf Course Design

Management must approve a course design that satisfies their business model. A manager must determine if running a smaller executive course will impede on their profits over running a larger course.

Customer Demand

A golf manager must determine how much money it should cost to play the course. Setting prices requires calculating customer demand during peak seasons in the spring and fall.

Equipment Management

Golf managers buy and oversee the repairs of golf carts, clubs and other equipment. Basic math is necessary to administer correct change and ensure enough funds are available for potentially-costly repairs.

Course Maintenance

Tarleton State University outlines in the course syllabus for "Golf Course Management" that golf managers must learn how to budget and administer correct amounts of fertilizer.

References

• Tarleton.edu: "Golf Course Management Syllabus"