Key Steps To Get A Golf Scholarship

By Coach Chris Berg

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.

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 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.

Also, please remember the FUNDAMENTALS of college recruiting still apply...it is critical that you do well in the classroom, and you do whatever it takes to promote yourself to college coaches...and YES this does include video of your different club swings and putting.

Typical 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 PARAMETERS

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 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.

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 will have 5 golf scholarships for their men's team and 5 scholarships for their women's team.

About the Author:

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!