In todays modern world of social media and technology, Student-Athletes on social media have to be more careful than ever. Not only are some of the things high school athletes put on social media embarrassing, it could cost you the chance of being recruited to your favorite school. As a college golf coach, I am (more…)
Things a golf coach can’t give you Spending most of my adult life as a golf coach, I came to the realization there are some things that a golf coach simply can’t give you. 1. Golf Swing Feel – a coach cannot give you the feel to hit certain shots. I have students often ask, (more…)
Competitive Golf Tournament Scheduling One of the most overlooked aspect of playing well in tournament golf is tournament scheduling. There is a strategical approach that needs to be taken in order for you to play your best throughout the golf tournament season. At Ohio State, we have been on a run of 4 consecutive tournaments. (more…)
Are you doing your part to get noticed by College Golf Coaches? With all the new junior golf organizations and dozens of tournaments going on weekly across the state of Texas, it is nearly impossible for college golf coaches to evaluate every player in person. Sure, if you are the next Jordan Spieth, college coaches (more…)
Perfect Golf Course Practice When on the golf course you should attempt to challenge yourself and put yourself in situations in every situation possible so when you are in tournaments, nothing surprises you Here are a couple drills to do on the golf course: 2 balls, play worst ball One club plus wedge and putter (more…)
College golf programs have taken huge steps with improving the exposure and quality of competition in college golf. 20 years ago college golf teams were lucky to have a university golf course that they had access to close to campus. Now athletic departments are investing millions of dollars to build world class practice facilities. At (more…)
Over the past few years in college golf, junior golfers have been committing to schools extremely early in the recruiting process. Last year, there were two golfers that committed to the University of Connecticut and University of Texas when they were only in the 8th grade! I am one of the coaches that does not follow (more…)
Golf Recruiting Letter & Resume Developing a marketing package for college golf coaches is a very important step in the golf recruiting process. This is your first impression with the golf coaches. You want to make sure to take your time, and have your parents or a mentor look over the letter before sending it (more…)
Why junior golf tournaments popping up all over the place with very high entry fees? Because these golf tournament organizations are realizing that junior golf parents do not understand the college recruiting process. This allows for junior golf organizations to take advantage of junior golf parents and charge outrageous fees, implying that their child will (more…)
Why you’re not getting recruited to play college golf. The most common myth out there is “if you are good enough to play, they will find you”. That could not be more false. With golf recruiting budgets that average $500 annually, how is small school in Arizona going to find the quality high school player (more…)
