Golf is getting more and more popular thanks to Tiger Woods. As its popularity increases, there are more and more student-athletes that are getting involved with Junior golf programs. With this increase in popularity, comes an increase in competition for college golf scholarships. Due to this increase in scholarship competition, I want to share with you some basic guidelines that will help you get a college golf scholarship.
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.
Keep in mind, that the BASICS of college recruiting still apply...even if you are within the given guidelines. It is important that you still excel in the class room, and YES, coaches want to see video your swings. Once you get some video done of your swings, begin to promote yourself to college coaches all over the country.
Preferred grades are 3.0+ GPA and a 24+ACT/1000+SAT
One thing I often get asked by parents and players is, "What do I need to shoot in order to play in college?"
RECRUITING GUIDELINES
A Division 1 coach is looking for MALE golfers to have a SCRATCH handicap, and FEMALE golfers to have a handicap from 0-5.
Division 2 coaches are typically looking for male golfers to have a 0-4 handicap, and their female golfers to have a 0-10 handicap.
A D3 coach is looking to recruit male golfers with an 8-13 handicap and female golfers with 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 have 5 scholarships for both their male and female golf programs.
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Find out what it takes to get a golf scholarship from Coach Chris Berg. If you dream of getting an Athletic Scholarship then let Coach Chris Berg help you discover all the scholarship secrets you need to achieve your collegiate dreams!
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