Recreation and Sport Management Department



Christopher Cain, M.S., PGA
Director, Professional Golf Management
Assistant Professor in Residence


Director, PGA Professional Golf Management
College of Hotel Administration
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 453035
Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-6027
 
Office Phone:
702-895-2932
Fax:
702-774-8994
Email:
christopher.cain@unlv.edu


 
  Professional Background and Interests


Educational Background

Ph.D. Student, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2005-present
College of Education, Department of Educational Leadership
Emphasis Area: Higher Education Administration

M.S., The Pennsylvania State University, 2004
College of Health and Human Development, Department of Recreation and Tourism Management
Thesis: An exploratory study of the relationship between golfer practice and performance within the professional golf management player development program

B.S., The Pennsylvania State University, 1998
College of Health and Human Development, Department of Recreation and Tourism Management
Emphasis Area: PGA Professional Golf Management


Professional Background

2007-Present, Vice-President, Southwest Section Southern Nevada Chapter

2007-Present, Board of Directors, The First Tee of Southern Nevada

2007-Present, PGA Department of Education Adjunct Faculty Member

2006-Present, National Mentor Representative for the PGA of America

2006, Secretary/Treasurer, PGA Southwest Section Southern Nevada Chapter

2005-Present, Board of Directors, PGA Southwest Section Southern Nevada Chapter

2005-Present, Board of Directors, Par for the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation

2005-2006, Board of Directors, Southern Nevada Golf Association

2002-2004, Webmaster, The Pennsylvania State University Professional Golf Management program

2001-2004, Penn State Golf Sport Club Founder and Advisor

2001, Robo-Pro Golf Marathon Chairperson

1999-2004, Center Community Golf Tournament Committee Member

1999-2004, Second Mile Golf Tournament Committee Member

1999-2004, Instructor, The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Exercise and Sports Science, Department of Turf Grass Management

1999-2002, Webmaster for E-commerce, The Pennsylvania State University Golf Courses

1999-2002, PGA Head Golf Professional, The Pennsylvania State University Golf Courses

1998-1999, PGA Assistant Golf Professional, Tournament Players Club Las Vegas

1998, PGA Assistant Golf Professional, Pocono Farms Country Club

Special Recognition

2007, The Pennsylvania State University Professional Golf Management Outstanding Alumni, Pride of the Lions Award

2007, PGA Southwest Section Southern Nevada Chapter Horton Smith Award for Educational Impact

2006, PGA Southwest Section Southern Nevada Chapter Bill Strausbaugh Award for Outstanding Mentorship

1999-2001, Penn State Golf Courses Recognized for Best Daily Fee Merchandising Operation for Philadelphia PGA Section

1999-2001, Penn State Golf Courses Recognized for Top 25 daily Fee Merchandising Operations in America, by Golf Shop Operations Association

1999, Tournament Players Club Las Vegas Recognized for Top 25 Daily Fee Merchandising Operations in America, by Golf Shop Operations Association

2002, Past World Record Holder for Most Golf Holes Played in 12 hour period, 505 Holes

2001, Penn State White Course Scoring Record of 63


Selected Presentations

2006, UNLV International Gaming Institute, Presenter, Golf Course Operations Seminar

2005, UNLV Hotel College National Advisor Board, Presenter, History and Future of PGA/PGM™ Programs

2002, The Pennsylvania State University Outreach and Cooperative Extension, Presenter, Organizing and Managing Charity Golf Tournaments Seminar



  Courses for the Spring 2008 Semester


RLS 101: Golf for Business and Life

RLS 102: Professional Golf Management Player Development

RLS 104: Professional Golf Management Advanced Player Development

RLS 110: Introduction to Golf Operations

RLS 201: Professional Golf Management Golf Operations Level 1



  Links

UNLV links
    William F. Harrah Hotel College Home Page
    Recreation and Sport Management Home Page 
    Webmail
    Writing Center
    Library
    Web Campus
    Information Technology

Leisure and Recreation Links
    National Recreation and Parks Association
    Diversity Research Lab at the University of Illinois
    Nevada Recreation and Parks Society
    Nevada Division of State Parks
    City of Las Vegas, Department of Leisure Services
    City of Henderson Parks and Recreation
    California Park and Recreation Society
    Arizona Parks and Recreation Association





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