How To Get A College Golf Scholarship
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.
Keep in mind that these are just parameters. If a college coach sees something about your game that he/she really likes, the coach may still offer you a scholarship…even if you do not meet these guidelines.
Do not let these parameters deter you from shooting for the stars in your college golf goals. I am only 6′, and I played quarterback in the Pac-10…most Pac-10 quarterbacks are 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
The single, most common question I get from parents is, “What does my student-athlete have to shoot to get a college golf scholarship?”
RECRUITING PARAMETERS
A Division 1 coach is looking for MALE golfers to have a SCRATCH handicap, and FEMALE golfers to have a handicap from 0-5.
A Division 2 coach is looking for MALE golfers with a handicap from 0-4, and FEMALE golfers from 0-10.
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
NCAA Division 1 schools have 4.5 male scholarships, while the woman’s golf team has 6 scholarships available.
D2 schools have 3.6 male golf scholarships, while the female team will have 5.4 scholarship for the team.
NAIA schools will have 5 golf scholarships for their men’s team and 5 scholarships for their women’s team.
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!
