Jefferson State to add golf and sports marketing program

Jefferson State Community College will add a men and women’s golf program, as well as a sports marketing academic program, for the 2016-17 academic year. The golf teams will begin this fall and will compete in the Alabama Community College Conference and National Junior College Athletic Association.

“We are very pleased to bring athletics back to Jefferson State,” said Jefferson State Dean of Enrollment Mike Hobbs. “The Birmingham area is a fantastic location for golf and we look forward to all the benefits both teams will bring to our community and our college.”

There will be eight scholarships available for the men’s team and eight scholarships for the women’s team. Scholarships will cover tuition and fees.

The new sports marketing program also begins in the fall. Jefferson State is working in conjunction with the Pete McAskile Sports Marketing Program to provide this postgraduate academic opportunity for students interested in pursuing a long-term career in sports and entertainment marketing. 

– Submitted by David Bobo.