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Are College Golf Camps Worth It?
Are College Golf Camps Worth It? College Golf Camps are becoming more and more popular these days -- more camps are being offered and more kids are signing up. But are they worth the investment of time, travel, and money? Here’s some important information for you to...
The Truth About Girls Golf Scholarships
The Truth About Girls Golf Scholarships We’ve all heard the claims -- more girls golf scholarships go unused than any other sport. A 2017 opinion article in the LA Times highlighted the NCAA’s stat that more than 200 girls golf scholarships are going unused every...
Everything you need to know about Junior Golf Scoreboard
Everything you need to know about Junior Golf Scoreboard What is Junior Golf Scoreboard? The Junior Golf Scoreboard is an organization that compiles the results of nearly all 36+ hole junior golf tournaments in the United States, as well as select international...
College Golf Verbal Commitment Lists
College Golf Verbal Commitment Lists If you’re a junior golfer looking to get recruited to play golf in college, one of the best and most under-utilized resources you have access to, is the Junior Golf Scoreboard’s list of college signees and commitments. Unlike...
Golf Recruiting: What Coaches Want to See
Golf Recruiting: 5 Things All Coaches Want to See The college golf recruiting process seems to get more competitive (and complicated) each year. At the end of the day, here are the five things that can help you put your best foot forward as you communicate with...
A Comprehensive Guide to Junior Golf Tournaments
A Comprehensive Guide to Junior Golf Tournaments Written for competitive junior golfers, who want to gain experience, build a strong resume, and get recruited to play golf in college. If you're a junior golfer looking to play college golf, then you need...
Everything You Need to Know About AJGA Rankings
Everything You Need to Know About AJGA Rankings If you're a junior golfer, or the parent of a junior golfer, you're probably familiar with the AJGA and heard mention of AJGA rankings a time or two. In this article, I'll explain everything you need to know about the...
The Problem With “How Did You Play?”
The Problem With: “How did you play?” One of the first questions I hear teammates and parents ask players after a tournament round is, “how’d you play?” I love and hate this question. I love it because this question invites conversation about the details of...
Should I Play in Junior Golf Tournaments This Winter?
Should I play in junior golf tournaments this winter? This article largely applies to kids who are from cooler climates and/or kids who take a break from golf at some point in the school year. A lot of junior golfers (and their parents) think that, if they are serious...
My Favorite Junior Golf Exercise
My Favorite Junior Golf Exercise Spoiler Alert: it has nothing to do with hitting a golf ball When I start working with families, I like to go through a little exercise with kids (and ideally parents, too), and it usually plays out like this: Me: Can you...
12 Common College Golf Recruiting Mistakes
12 Common College Golf Recruiting Mistakes Here is a list of the most common and detrimental mistakes that junior make in the college golf recruiting process. Start the process early, and do your best to avoid these blunders! Not enough focus on...
College Golf Recruiting Services
College Golf Recruiting Services 5 things you should consider if you're thinking about hiring an advisor College golf recruiting services are growing in popularity -- which is no surprise given how complex and competitive the recruiting process has become! When I...
3 Terms You Need to Know If You’re Being Recruited By an Ivy
3 Terms You Need to Know If You’re Being Recruited By an Ivy The recruiting process is different at Ivies -- it will take longer and the coach won’t be able to guarantee that you’ll be admitted. It’s also worth noting that the Ivies can’t offer scholarships....
5 Features of a Great College Golf Resume
5 Features of a Great College Golf Resume If you’re a junior golfer looking to be recruited to play golf in college, you’ll need to write a college golf resume to send to coaches. Having a golf resume is an essential element of the recruiting process. Your...
How to Get Better at Golf
How to Get Better at Golf: A Guide for Junior Golfers Over the last 15 years, I’ve been shocked to see my game steadily improve despite the fact that I have less and less time to practice each year. Of course, there are occasional drop offs when I take a big...
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