Should I ask a Coach to come watch me play?
I am going to play in an event (during the college golf season) that is within 50 miles of several college golf programs that interest me. Should I write and/or call my schools of choice and ask them to come watch me play?
- It is a good idea to look at their team tournament schedules and see if it is an “off week” from competition for them.
- If it is, you can and certainly should phone and follow up with an email. Let them know that you will be at the event and ask them to come watch if they have time. (Note: When you just blanket ask without looking at their info, they know that you are not conscientious.) They appreciate that you look first.
- Include in your email and phone call that you realize they may be having qualifying for their next event, but if their time allows you would appreciate if they would watch you play a few holes.
- You will also want to let them know your tee time. Make it as easy as possible for them to watch you play.