How To Get A 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.

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.

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 hope this gives you HOPE even if your scores do not currently match up to what college coaches are looking for in their prospective golfers.

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

Division 1 coaches are typically looking for their male golfers to have a scratch handicap, and their female golfers to have a 0-5 handicap.

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

NCAA Division 1 schools have 4.5 male scholarships, while the woman’s golf team has 6 scholarships available.

NCAA Division 2 schools have 3.6 male scholarships, while the woman’s team has 5.4 scholarships.

NAIA schools have 5 scholarships for both their male and female golf programs.

Coach Chris Berg wants to share with you all of hisAthletic Scholarship Secrets. Here you will discover all about how to get a golf scholarship. Allow a former Stanford quarterback help you achieve your collegiate dreams!

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