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Student-Athletes on Social Media

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…)

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Golf Tournament Scheduling

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…)

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Houston Junior Golf Service

Houston Junior Golf Service Houston has been the hot bed for high school athletes for decades. College coaches travel from all over the country to recruit our Houston area high school recruits. For nearly every sport there are club teams and elite training programs to train our young athletes. Yet for grunion golfers in Houston, (more…)

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College Golf Committing Early

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…)

College Golf Letter and Resume

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…)

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High Priced Junior Golf Tournaments

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…)