How To Get A College Golf Scholarship
Golf is an incredibly HOT sport these days thanks to Tiger Woods. It continues to grow and grow as more student-athletes are becoming Junior Golfers. Due to the increase in competition for college golf scholarships, I want to share with you some important and basic information about how to 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.
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 grades 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 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.
A Division 2 coach is looking for MALE golfers with a handicap from 0-4, and FEMALE golfers from 0-10.
A Division 3 coach would like a MALE golfer to have an 8-13 handicap, and FEMALE golfers from 10-20.
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!