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Master's Degree in Golf and Football Course Maintenance Management

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What will you learn?

Find out about the objectives and structure of this Master´s degree programme, which is designed to meet the real needs of the labour market.  

Type of qualification: In-house Qualification
MECES Level: University Master´s Degree
ECTS credits: 60 ECTS
Regime: Blended learning: on-site and online
Start date: October
Campus: EADE. Calle Miguel Sel Gómez de la Cruz, 2
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Would you like to work in the maintenance and management of top-level sports grounds? Would you like to specialise in sports turf, sustainability and advanced maintenance techniques? Would you like to train at one of the best schools in a stunning setting like Málaga?

The Master’s Degree in Golf and Football Course Maintenance Management (Sports Turf Greenkeeper) is an ideal choice for those wishing to pursue a career in the management and maintenance of high-level sports facilities. This programme offers specialised training in sports turf care, golf and football course management, the use of specialist machinery, sustainability and maintenance planning, combining technical knowledge with management skills.

Studying this master’s degree at EADE enables you to acquire, in just one year, the knowledge required to professionally manage the maintenance of sports surfaces, ensuring quality, safety and efficiency. Thanks to its practical approach and small class sizes, students work on real-life scenarios, gain first-hand insight into the sector’s demands and develop skills applicable in professional settings.

If you are looking to specialise in the maintenance of sports grounds in Málaga with a technical, practical and employment-focused approach, this programme is an excellent opportunity to establish yourself in a highly specialised sector.

This master’s degree is an institution-specific qualification, firmly focused on specialisation and professional integration, embracing the strengths of such qualifications: flexibility, agility and a focus on the labour market. As it is not subject to the same regulatory processes as official master’s degrees, this programme can adapt quickly to new trends and professional needs, incorporating up-to-date and highly specialised content. .

Furthermore, it has been designed with a clear focus on practical application, in collaboration with businesses and with a significant number of practising professionals on the teaching staff, which helps students develop skills that are directly applicable in the workplace.

EADE Estudios Universitarios is a university centre affiliated with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, authorised by the Regional Government of Andalusia and registered in the Spanish Ministry of Education’s Register of Universities, Centres and Qualifications (RUCT) under centre code 29016203, it also houses the Higher Education Centre for Design Studies, an official degree programme accredited by the Regional Government of Andalusia, and the Centre for Postgraduate Studies, which offers both its own  master´s degree programmes and official British master´s degrees. EADE has signed over a thousand agreements with companies and institutions.

What is the structure of the programme?

The curriculum is organised into courses, core modules, optional modules and a final project.

Curriculum

  • General Maintenance
  • Golf Course Design
  • Golf Course Construction
  • Turfgrasses and Weeds
  • Botany, Gardening and Landscape Design
  • Applied Nutrition
  • Environmental Management
  • New Technologies – Drones
  • Management Skills
  • Master's Final Project

What is the profile of the teaching staff on this programme?

All our lecturers are carefully selected. They include greenkeepers, engineers and industry professionals who bring a practical and up-to-date perspective on the maintenance of sports turf. Our lecturers are approachable and accessible, they are committed to your learning and to developing your professional skills.

TEACHING STAFF

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DE VICENTE SÁNCHEZ, JESÚS

DE VICENTE SÁNCHEZ, JESÚS

University School of Agricultural Technical Engineering (INEA), Valladolid. Master's Degree in Environmental Auditing and Corporate Environmental Planning. Master's Degree in Business Information Systems and Technologies, IA2, Seville. Two years in Saudi Arabia, in Riyadh and Jeddah, working for the National Guard on landscaping and environmental projects. He has participated in projects such as EXPO 98 in Lisbon (Portugal), the Martyrs' Memorial in Amman (Jordan), PortAventura (Tarragona), Terra Mítica (Benidorm), Arguedas Nature Park (Navarre) and Isla Mágica (Seville), among others. In 2007, he established a technical landscaping collaboration with the American golf course designer Forrest Richardson, participating in numerous international projects.

LIMA MOLINA, CARLOS EUGENIO

LIMA MOLINA, CARLOS EUGENIO

Agricultural Engineer from the Higher Technical School of Agricultural Engineering. Experience at Real Club de Golf Guadalmina and Guadalhorce Club de Golf. Head Greenkeeper at Club de Campo La Zagaleta. He is currently Manager at Cespesol and Agronomic Adviser at Football Impact.

BORRAJO BERNÁLDEZ, JOSÉ FERNANDO

BORRAJO BERNÁLDEZ, JOSÉ FERNANDO

A leading professional in golf course maintenance at national level. Forestry Technical Engineer. Master's Degree in Environmental Management. Thirty years of professional experience on the maintenance teams of La Cala Resort, Guadalhorce Club de Golf, Grupo Cañellas and golf courses abroad. Lecturer on the Master's Degree in Greenkeeping and speaker at various universities in Spain. Named “Greenkeeper of the Year” in 2014 by the Spanish Association of Greenkeepers.

FERNÁNDEZ BOLAÑOS, PEDRO

FERNÁNDEZ BOLAÑOS, PEDRO

Agricultural Engineer. Coordinator for playing-surface quality at the Spanish Professional Football League (LFP). He previously worked as Deputy Grounds Manager at Real Madrid CF. His main responsibilities at LaLiga are to support clubs in ensuring that their playing surfaces are in the best possible condition, helping to prevent non-contact injuries and enabling attractive play and the best possible presentation for spectators. Master's Degree in Golf Course and Football Pitch Maintenance Management from EADE.

GÓMEZ AGÜERA, DAVID

GÓMEZ AGÜERA, DAVID

Greenkeeper. Biologist. Director of the Green Committee of the Royal Spanish Golf Federation. Director of the Green Section, advising public and private courses and working on the construction of public courses developed by the RFEG. Official consultant for European championships on the Ladies European Tour and for first-category national RFEG championships. Turfgrass course at the University of Michigan and Master's Degree in Golf Course Management from EADE.

GÓMEZ BARQUERO, JAVIER

GÓMEZ BARQUERO, JAVIER

Agricultural Technical Engineer and holder of a Master's Degree in Golf Course Maintenance Management, with more than 20 years of experience managing polo fields and sports surfaces. Strong team-management and motivational skills. Developer of a patent for autonomous soil measurement and control equipment for golf courses. Greenkeeper / Infrastructure Director at Santa María Polo Club, Sotogrande. Preparation of facilities and organisation of international Grand Slam polo events within the World Polo Tour.

VENEGAS GAMERO, JUAN CARLOS

VENEGAS GAMERO, JUAN CARLOS

Agricultural Engineer. Bachelor of Science in Sports Turf Science and Management from Writtle College in partnership with the University of Essex, with more than 15 years of experience in both construction and maintenance. He has managed both warm-season and cool-season turfgrasses. MSc in Plant Pathology from the University of Seville. Head Greenkeeper at Sevilla FC. University Expert in the Technical Management of Sports Facilities.

SÁNCHEZ ALCALÁ, JOSÉ ÁNGEL

SÁNCHEZ ALCALÁ, JOSÉ ÁNGEL

Agricultural Engineer. Head Greenkeeper. Greenkeeping adviser. Adviser on the sustainable use of plant protection products at various golf courses, including Río Real Golf, Aloha Golf Club, Miraflores Golf Club, Los Naranjos Golf, La Cala Golf, La Quinta Golf, Golf Las Américas, Valle Romano Golf and La Cañada Golf Club. Senior Lecturer in Plant Nutrition on the Master's Degree in Golf Course Maintenance.

FERNÁNDEZ CANDAU, BORJA

FERNÁNDEZ CANDAU, BORJA

Agricultural Engineer. Degree in Golf Course Maintenance and Landscaping (Turfgrass Management) from Penn State University. Greenkeeper. MBA in Sports Organisation Management. Greenkeeper at La Moraleja Golf Club. More than 10 years of experience in the construction, grow-in and maintenance of golf courses in Spain and internationally, including the United States and Morocco, working with very different climates and turfgrass varieties.

MELLADO GONZÁLEZ, MAR

MELLADO GONZÁLEZ, MAR

Degree in Marketing. Master's Degree in Personal and Executive Coaching. Trainer and coach specialising in Human Resources, Sales Management and Events. Master's Degree in Personal and Executive Coaching from Camilo José Cela University (UCJC). Specialist in Emotional Intelligence and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Specialist in the Enneagram of Personality through the International Enneagram Association.

TRAMBLIN FERNÁNDEZ-BOLAÑOS, ABELARDO

TRAMBLIN FERNÁNDEZ-BOLAÑOS, ABELARDO

Agricultural Engineer and Environmental Consultant. Environmental Auditor at AENOR. Director of Processus: Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

GARCÍA OLIVER, ALBERTO

GARCÍA OLIVER, ALBERTO

Sales and Advisory Department at Agronimer, specialising in machinery for golf courses and football pitches. Adviser on machinery for golf courses and football pitches.

BEAMONTE PUGA, ÁLVARO

BEAMONTE PUGA, ÁLVARO

Director of Alcaidesa Golf Clubs, La Quinta Golf and Country Club, and Real Club de Golf Guadalmina. Director of the Palacio del Negralejo School. Professional golfer and member of PGA Spain since 1991. Challenge Tour player in 1992–93. Founder of the first urban, technology-based indoor golf school. Sports commentator on Vía Digital TV, Canal+ and currently Movistar+. More than 20 years as a commentator on the Majors, Ryder Cup and PGA Tour. Member of PGA Spain.

BRAGADO ALCARAZ, RAÚL

BRAGADO ALCARAZ, RAÚL

Agronomic Director at AcoustScan Pty Ltd (FIEA NPS Inst.). Technical Director at Tiloom Soluciones Tecnológicas S.L. Agricultural Technical Engineer from the Polytechnic University of Cartagena. Postgraduate Master's Degree in Water and Land Engineering. He is currently Agronomic Director at AcoustoScan Pty Ltd and Technical Director and co-owner of Tiloom S.L. He previously served as Head Greenkeeper & Groundsman at La Manga Club Resort and The Belfry Resort in the United Kingdom.

MILLÁN GARCÍA, PEDRO

MILLÁN GARCÍA, PEDRO

Agricultural Engineer from the University of Córdoba. Master's Degree in Game Management from the University of Huelva. Manager at Finca Los Llanos y Las Viñas. Manager at Millán-Lietti Agricultural Consultancy. Manager at Ilexdrone, a leading company in golf course irrigation management. Drone pilot and ultralight aircraft pilot certified by the ALA IV Aeronautical Institute. Author of Drones: Technology Applied to Golf Courses, a manual published in collaboration with the Royal Spanish Golf Federation and the National Association of Greenkeepers.

What are the career prospects?

Get ready to enter a wide range of professional fields related to this Master´s degree 

  • Sports maintenance
  • Greenkeeper
  • Golf course maintenance manager
  • Football pitch maintenance manager
  • Tennis court maintenance manager
  • Sports facility management
  • Maintenance management
  • Specialist technician
  • Technical advisor on sports turf
  • Surface quality control
  • Resource optimisation
  • Specialist maintenance services
  • Technical consultancy

How does the admissions process work?

Find out the requirements and steps for applying for a place on the programme.

Admission Process

Study at EADE with flexible payment options, scholarships and financial aid

At EADE we want financial concerns not to be an obstacle to starting your university education in Málaga without giving up on your dreams.

Therefore, we provide our students and their families with different payment, financing, scholarship, aid, and discount options, designed to facilitate financial planning for the course and adapt to different needs.

Our Admissions team will guide you throughout the entire process to resolve your queries, inform you of the available options, and help you choose the option that best suits your situation.

Request information and find out which option best suits you.

PAYMENT METHODS

At EADE we offer different payment methods so that each student or family can organise the investment in their education in the most convenient way possible.

The aim is to facilitate access to our university programmes and enable clear financial planning from the very start of the admissions process.

A) Full payment with early payment discount

Students who make full payment before the start of the course may benefit from a 5% early payment discount on the corresponding amount.

This option is designed for those who wish to settle their academic investment from the outset and benefit from a direct reduction in the total programme cost. It is a convenient alternative for families and students who prefer to simplify the financial management of the course and avoid periodic payments throughout the academic year.

B) Direct debit payment in 7 monthly instalments.

For those who prefer to spread the course fee more comfortably, EADE offers the option of paying by direct debit in 7 monthly instalments.

This option helps better organise the family economy and spread the educational investment throughout the course, without having to pay the full amount in a single payment. It is a simple, practical, and planned formula for accessing university education with greater flexibility.

C) Bank financing in 10 interest-free monthly instalments

EADE also offers the option of bank financing in 10 interest-free monthly instalments through partner banks.

This option is aimed at students and families who wish to have a longer payment term, facilitating access to the programme and allowing for better financial organisation. The specific financing conditions will be communicated during the admissions or enrolment process, so you can assess the option with all the necessary information.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID

In addition to the payment methods, EADE offers information and guidance on various scholarships, aid, and discounts that can facilitate access to university education.

Official scholarships

If you are entitled to a Ministry of Education scholarship or one from any other public or private institution, you must apply for it directly through the official website of the relevant body.

EADE will provide you with the academic documentation you need for its processing, provided that the programme you intend to study meets the requirements established by the granting body. Our team can advise you on the documentation you may need during the process. These scholarships are only applicable to the official Design degrees in Graphic Design, Interior Design, Product Design, and Fashion Design.

Alumni discount

EADE alumni can benefit from a 10% discount when enrolling in another programme at the centre.

This support is designed for those who wish to continue growing professionally, expand their training, or specialise in a new area within EADE. It is a way of recognising the trust of those who have already been part of our educational community.

Special conditions for elite athletes

At EADE we value the effort, discipline and resilience of elite athletes.

Therefore, students who can demonstrate an outstanding sporting track record may enquire about the possibility of accessing special conditions during their admissions process, aimed at facilitating compatibility between their university education and their sporting commitments.

This assessment will be carried out on a personalised basis, according to the requirements established by EADE and the documentation provided by the candidate.

The Admissions team will inform you of the relevant conditions, requirements and application procedure.

Group discounts

EADE offers special discounts for certain groups, partner organisations or specific agreements.

These supports help facilitate access to university education for students from institutions, companies, or groups with which EADE has collaboration agreements. Consult our admissions team to see if you can benefit from any of these special conditions.

Sibling discount

When two siblings study at EADE, a 10% discount may be applied to each of them, facilitating access to university education for several members of the same family.

This support is designed to help families who trust EADE with the education of more than one student.

Training credit bonus for working professionals

For working professionals, certain programmes may be eligible for funding through the training credits that the State Foundation for Employment Training makes available to companies.

This funding allows companies to support their employees' training through Social Security contribution reductions, provided the established requirements are met. The management of training credits will be carried out through a specialised partner company.

We help you choose the best option

Every student and every family have different circumstances. That is why, at EADE, we support you throughout the process so you can resolve your queries, explore the available options, and plan your enrolment with greater peace of mind.

Request information and study at EADE with flexible payment options, scholarships, and financial aid.

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If you’re looking to specialise in sports ground maintenance in Málaga with a technical, practical and employment-focused approach, this programme is an excellent opportunity to establish yourself in a highly specialised sector.   

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