High School golfers across the country dream about playing college golf one-day, but many don’t know what options are available. There are over 220,000 high school golfers that play annually each year, and less than 4% of those will play at the NCAA Division 1 level. However, there are many other options available.
High School Golf
223,021
of high school students play golf each year
19,143
of those high school students make it to play varsity golf in college
3.3%
of high school students compete at the NCAA Division I level
62:1
odds of a high school student playing on a NCAA Division I Golf Team
0
college golf teams in Alaska, the least of any state
104
college golf teams in Pennsylvania, the most of any state
1
High School Golf National Invitational
Men’s College Golf
NCAA Division I
301
Teams
2,941
Total golfers
10
Athletes on the average men’s golf roster
4.5
Scholarship limit for a men’s golf team
$18,015
Average athletic scholarship dollars per player per year
NCAA Division II
221
Teams
2,291
Total golfers
10
Athletes on the average men’s golf roster
3.6
Scholarship limit for a men’s golf team
$6,495
Average athletic scholarship dollars per player per year
NCAA Division III
312
Teams
3,211
Total golfers
10
Athletes on the average men’s golf roster
$0
Athletic scholarships available at the NCAA DIII level (academic & merit-based scholarships are available)
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
177
Teams
1,787
Total golfers
10
Athletes on the average men’s golf roster
5
Scholarship limit for a men’s golf team
$7,836
Average athletic scholarship dollars per player per year
National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
169
Teams
1,153
Total golfers
7
Students on the average men’s golf roster
8
Scholarship limit for a men’s golf team
$2,137
Average athletic scholarship dollars per player per year
National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA)
Did you know that there are over 400 colleges and universities that have organized club golf teams? The National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA) runs competitive weekend college golf tournaments for students during the Fall and Spring semesters
Not sure if you are good enough to play varsity golf in college? Check out Junior Golf Hub – JGH helps players and parents navigate the journey to college golf. Check out Junior Golf Hub’s recruiting platform.
Women’s College Golf
NCAA Division I
270
Teams
2,220
Total golfers
8
Athletes on the average women’s golf roster
6
Scholarship limit for a women’s golf team
$18,827
Average athletic scholarship dollars per player per year
NCAA Division II
198
Teams
1,547
Total golfers
8
Athletes on the average women’s golf roster
5.4
Scholarship limit for a women’s golf team
$7,986
Average scholarship dollars per player per year
NCAA Division III
248
Teams
1,787
Total golfers
7
Athletes on the average women’s golf roster
$0
Athletic scholarships available at the NCAA DIII level (academic & merit-based scholarships are available)
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
171
Teams
1,202
Total golfers
7
Athletes on the average women’s golf roster
5
Scholarship limit for a women’s golf team
$7,733
Average scholarship dollars per player per year
National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
95
Teams
317
Total golfers
3
Athletes on the average women’s golf roster
8
Scholarship limit for a women’s golf team
$2,627
Average scholarship dollars per player per year
For those who do not wish to participate at the varsity level in college and would prefer a more relaxed and fun atmosphere, club golf could be the answer. The unique part about club golf is that it is co-ed and welcome to all player abilities to play golf in our events. The potential to compete in weekend events 2-3 times each semester, without missing a class during the week appeals to many parents and students. In addition, 2 National championships a year. What level of golf will you find yourself playing in college?
*statistics for article provided by https://scholarshipstats.com/golf