Junior golf continues to grow in large part thanks to Tiger Woods. As more and more student-athletes join Junior golf, there is an obvious increase in competition for college golf scholarships. Because of this fact, I thought it would be important to share with you some of the common parameters a college golf coach is looking for in new recruits.

One thing I want to stress to student-athletes is that what I am about to share with you are SIMPLY guidelines. If you are able to offer a college coach certain intangibles that he/she is looking for they may still offer you a college scholarship.

I know intangibles are an important part of a college coaches recruiting process. I speak from experience. I am a 6′ guy that played quarterback in the Pac-10. Typically, coaches want their quarterbacks in the Pac-10 to be at least 6′2″.

I think it is important to know what college coaches are looking for because it gives you something to shoot for…a goal to strive for as you practice and prepare.

It is important to note that the fundamentals of college recruiting are still critical to your success. Be sure to do well in the classroom, and put together an athletic resume with video to promote to college coaches.

Preferred academic standards are 3.0+ GPA and a 24+ACT/1000+SAT

One of the most common questions I get from families is, “What do I have to shoot to play college golf?”

RECRUITING PARAMETERS

A D1 coach is looking to recruit scratch golfers for his male golf team, and a 0-5 handicap for the female golf team.

A D2 coach is looking to recruit male golfers with a 0-4 handicap and female golfers with a 0-10 handicap.

Division 3 coaches are typically looking for male golfers to have an 8-13 handicap, and their female golfers to have a 10-20 handicap.

ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

D1 schools can have a total of 4.5 male scholarship golfers on the team, while the woman’s golf team has a total of 6 scholarships.

D2 schools have 3.6 male golf scholarships, while the female team will have 5.4 scholarship for the team.

The NAIA schools are alloted 5 scholarships for both their male and female teams.

Learn how to get a golf scholarship that college coaches don’t want you to know from Coach Chris Berg. Find out what it takes to get an Athletic Scholarship. Here you will find out everything you need to know to ensure that you will get the athletic scholarship of your dreams!


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