How To Get A Golf Scholarship

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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.

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.

Typical 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.

A D2 coach is looking to recruit male golfers with a 0-4 handicap and female golfers with 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.

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.

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!