When it comes to emailing a college golf coach, many times junior golfers aren’t exactly sure where to start. Making a good first impression in your email to a coach is crucial if you wish to catch their attention and be in the running for a spot on their team. Let’s take a look at the best practices and times to send introduction emails to college golf coaches. Read more “How to email a college golf coach”
Reading Time: 3 minutesDoes playing high school golf have any impact on a junior golfer wanting to play at the collegiate level? Junior golfers, parents and college coaches from across the country will have different views when it comes to the topic, but high school golf presents unique playing opportunities that competing in a regular junior event cannot. Let’s take a look at five ways that make high school golf unique and how it can help a junior golfer easily transition into playing at the collegiate level. Read more “How high school golf can prepare you to play in college”
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you are a high school golfer looking to work in the golf industry, there are many college options which can set you up for a career in golf. The common misconception from high school golfers is that becoming a golf professional is the only career path into the golf industry. According to WeAreGolf, golf is a 70 billion dollar industry annually and supports over 2 million jobs! If you are serious about going to college for golf, here are 3 different degree programs that can help set you up for a career in golf, and the best colleges to attend for each one.
Reading Time: 4 minutesOver the summer you have been sending countless emails and college golf resumes off to college coaches, not to mention the relentless follow-ups and voicemails. Although the collegiate golf recruiting process is tedious at times, persistence does pay off. As we approach the end of the summer months, college campus visits peak for high school golfers nationally. College campus visits are exciting, but it is important you are well prepared to make a good impression on the college coach. In this article I will highlight some best practices to prepare for a campus visit with a college golf coach.
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Reading Time: 4 minutesAs we have concluded our state and national high school golf rankings for the 2017-2018 season, I wanted to take a moment to congratulate and recognize our top 25 high school girl golfers from across the country for their exceptional play.
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Reading Time: 4 minutesAs we have concluded our state and national high school golf rankings for the 2017-2018 season, I wanted to take a moment to congratulate and recognize our top 25 high school boys golfers from across the country for their exceptional play.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesThe recruiting process for college golf can be grueling. Typically the process starts with deciding what you are looking for in a college: division level, academics, location, size and even the culture of the school. Once that is established, you then begin reaching out to college golf coaches through recruiting questionnaires, emails, phone calls and campus visits. Coaches then decide whether or not you are a good fit for the school and the program through evaluating your golf game, academics and overall character. One item that every college coach will check is your social media accounts, and it’s important to keep these clean, professional and relevant. This article will be your guide on what not to post on social media if you want the opportunity to get recruited by good schools.
Reading Time: 5 minutesAs we all continue to enjoy the summer months, families across the country are looking for vacation ideas that will be fun and enjoyable for the whole family. With July fast approaching and your high school golfer itching to go on a golf trip, I wanted to provide some family friendly (and affordable) golf destinations that will be sure to cater to a wide variety of wants for the entire family.
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Reading Time: 4 minutesOne of the most crucial decisions for high school seniors is deciding which college to attend. For athletes, choosing to play a sport they are passionate about adds another layer of difficulty to that decision. If you are interested in pursuing a collegiate golf career, here is what you need to know.
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Reading Time: 3 minutesAre golfers athletes? This question has been asked time and time again, usually with a variety or responses. As a former junior and collegiate golfer, I can say without a doubt that implementing a fitness routine helped my golf game improve and ultimately, helped me shoot lower scores. If you are looking to start a fitness or workout routine this summer, here are four main areas of your fitness to focus on over the coming months!
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