Be Ready for Summer Recruiting

Three Things to Know

First,  juniors and their parents should know that there are many opportunities to play at the college level.  There are over 2000 college golf programs—many options beyond the traditional brand names that are worth consideration.

Second, there are a wide variety of tournaments being played in the USA.  Over 500 tours and associations sponsor more than 11,000 tournaments.  Juniors and their families need to think when planning their schedules and select events that are a blend:  1. At the appropriate competitive level. 2. Where a college coach is recruiting and/or close to a college campus (if playing college golf is one of your goals).
3.  Geographically close to home so that you don’t break the bank traveling to various junior events.

Third, and most important, being a student-athlete at the collegiate level requires a lot of responsibility.  Learning and living this life begins in the junior golf world.  Players, of course, want to play well, make friends, and enjoy themselves, but they should also recognize that competing in junior golf tournaments is an excellent opportunity to learn many valuable life skills.