UGPM

ABOUT US

UGPM

UNIVERSITY GOLF PROGRAM MALAGA IS RECOGNIZED AS THE LEADING CENTER FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AND HIGH PERFORMANCE GOLF IN EUROPE

At UGPM, our technical team is recognized as the #1 team in their fields. In addition, we count with state-of-the-art facilities and technology that, together with our unique climate and golf offering, makes UGPM a unique environment for high level student-golfers in Europe

Our vision is simple, to become the best university golf team in Europe and to lead a high performance program that supports elite golfers to realize their potential as a golfer, as a student and as person

2017 WINNERS OF THE EUROPEAN AND SPANISH COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIPS

UNIVERSITY OF MALAGA

The UMA is a consolidated institution, with more than 40 years of history, recognized for its quality in teaching and learning which counts it among the Spanish top universities

Its academic offer with 180+ degrees, its highly-qualified teaching and research staff (2,000 + teachers and doctors) and 30,000+ students, make the UMA a unique learning environment

UGPM is proudly supported by The R&A of St. Andrews

The R&A is the ruling authority of golf throughout the world (except for the United States of America) and supports our institution as part of its actions to develop college golf in Europe

We have been the first college golf program outside the UK to be included within its Golf Development Program in which a total of 17 universities participate.

HISTORY

IN THE SPACE OF SEVEN YEARS, UGPM HAS BEEN CONSOLIDATED AS THE BEST INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED UNIVERSITY GOLF PROGRAM IN EUROPE

IN 2014

UGPM started with a national college squad formed by 4 student golfers. In its second year, the squad was composed by 10 players and included its firsts international players

In 2016

UGPM embarked on the creation of two new academic programs: the Gap year in Spanish and the Master in Golf Management, consolidating its academic offer for international student-golfers

In 2018

The first blended program will be launched in collaboration with Arizona State University and its Global Freshman Academy. This is a milestone for UGPM and our commitment to develop innovative trends in education

In 2020

UGPM continues expanding academically and consolidate itself as an international program, having hosted more than 70 players from 20 different nationalities and continues receiving the support of the Student Golf scholarship program of The R&A of St. Andrews.

In 2022

Receiving players from the Middle East and Africa for the first time, the group of players in the GAP program is diversified and the UGPM team is getting stronger.

Two Spanish players have already joined the team thanks to the UGPM scholarship program. We are proud to announce that it will continue next year.

WHY UGPM?

There are many options when comes to choose a golf program that fits your needs
Here we tell you why we are the best one:

RESULTS

Our methodology has proven track record in maximizing the potential of our students both in academic and golfing performance

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Academic development is a foundation pillar of UGPM and that is why we work with the best higher-education institutions in Spain

GOLF PROGRAM

Our training & competition golf program is the #1 in Europe and is accredited by the R&A

THE TEAM

At UGPM there is a diversity of nationalities with students from all around the world sharing a passion for golf and working as a team to reach their goals

MÁLAGA

A campus life in a warm Mediterranean climate with an offer of 60+ golf courses within a 100km distance. There is simply no better place for student golfers in Europe!

LIFETIME EXPERIENCE

If you want a challenging experience that will shape who you are and who you will become, UGPM is for you

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