UGP

ABOUT US

WE ARE THE LEADING PROGRAM FOR COMBINING STUDIES AND HIGH-LEVEL GOLF IN EUROPE

Founded in 2014, with a pioneering program for high performance university players, UGP has since grown to become a reference in Europe. Today UGP offers young golfers the opportunity to work with a top-level technical team. In addition, we have state-of-the-art facilities and technology that, together with our climate in Spain, make UGP a unique environment.

Our vision is simple: to become the best university golf program in Europe, supporting the entire student development process.

UGP IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY THE R&A OF ST. ANDREWS

The R&A has long supported college and student golf, helping players develop while at university. In 2015, UGP was the first university golf program, outside the United Kingdom to be included in its Golf Development Program in which a total of 17 universities participate. Since then, more than 20 students have received scholarships along with direct support for the program.

HISTORY

SINCE 2014, UGP HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED INTERNATIONALLY AS A TOP UNIVERSITY GOLF PROGRAM 

2014

UGP 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

2016

UGP 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

2018

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

2020

UGP 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.

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 UGP team is getting stronger.

Two Spanish players have already joined the team thanks to the UGP Scholarship Program 2022-2026.

2023

We open a new campus in Seville, the capital of Andalusia. UGP Sevilla offers the students the possibility to combine college studies with an intensive golf training and competitions as UGP Málaga.

WHY UGP?

HERE WE TELL YOU WHY WE ARE YOUR BEST CHOICE

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 UGP and that is why we work with the best higher-education institutions in Spain

GOLF PROGRAM

We stand out for the authenticity of our location, the comfort of the facilities, and the quality of our golf program.

THE TEAM

Our most valuable asset is the UGP student group. The players share not only the adventure of moving to another country, to study in a different language, but also the passion for golf.

OUR LOCATION

UGP has two campuses in Málaga and Sevilla. Two cities with exceptional conditions for our golf program and cultural references in Spain.

LIFE EXPERIENCE

The UGP experience represents more than just golf and college. At UGP we ensure the personal development of each of the players.
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