Key Steps To Get A Golf Scholarship

By Coach Chris Berg

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.

Please, understand that what I am sharing with you are only parameters. They are not set in stone, and I think it is valuable to have something to shoot for as you continue to develop your golf game.

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 share these guidelines with you because they at least give you something to shoot for, but they are not in concrete.

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

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

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 Division 3 coach would like a MALE golfer to have an 8-13 handicap, and FEMALE golfers from 10-20.

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 are allowed to have 3.6 scholarships for their male golf team, and 5.4 scholarships for their female golf team.

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

About the Author:

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!