She wasn't a software engineer for very long either. By the time she was 26, she was in consultancy/finance.
This is the most common golf course design qualification.
https://eigca.org/evqgcd-eigca-vocation ... se-design/
It's a 2 year course. This is is what they say about applicants.
Historically, the most successful graduates of this course are:
Graduates of a university degree in a related subject, such as: landscape architecture; physical geography; or civil engineering. Students of these disciplines are well-equipped to grasp the technical terminology and fundamental design process which help make the process of golf course design more intuitive.
Experience in the golf industry, including working in golf course construction, or a trainee-type role with a golf course architect.
She has no idea about this stuff. She just thinks "doesn't sound like one for my kids, so apprenticeship"