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Tip from the Tour From a Golf World article on recent Georgia Tech All-American and PGA Tour rookie, Ollie Schniederjans. GW: Given the current depth of talent, there’s such a thin line between competing on the weekend and missing the cut. From what you gathered, what separates the two? “All the little […]
What is Your Competitive Advantage? What do you do well? What do you have to offer a college team/coach? Where do you stand out in the crowd? When college coaches are watching you, they are certainly interested in your score. Never lose sight that their job is to win championships. (I’m…...
Help yourself get Seen! If you had a Ferrari in your driveway, how would you sell it? You could put a “for sale” sign in the window, but only those who drive by (and are actually looking) will see it–limited exposure and wishful thinking. Could the college coach/team that you want randomly walk by you…...
About 7 years ago, Barry Cheesman asked me if I knew of anyone who might recruit his friend, Michael Colgate. I had not gotten into coaching, but knew several coaches. Unfortunately they responded “full or he won’t be able to play on our team”. Michael was not going to play Division I. However, he did not…...
During summer golf, many of you are in different places: Signed for college, verbally committed to college, fingers crossed for an offer soon, have no idea, just starting the college recruiting process or maybe just getting started with playing competitive golf. No matter where you are on the path, find some […]
I get this question at least once a week if not more. “My child can beat or did beat that other junior several times last year. How did they get recruited to that team?” The Answer: Every situation is different. You never know who might have known someone. It is possible that […]
I hope you were able to catch some of the NCAA Women’s and NCAA Men’s Golf Championships the past couple of weeks on The Golf Channel. The Arizona State Sun Devils won the individual and team title on the women’s side while The Oklahoma Sooners took the men’s team title. Congrats to Braden Thornberry of Ole Miss […]
Member News Recruiting is a two-way street …Call it crazy, but call them! I’m sure every junior golfer thinks it is a bit crazy that a college coach would actually want to have a conversation with you on the phone. Don’t they know SnapChat is much easier? How about…...
Maggie Minute- Keep a Notebook Put your swing cues and mantras in a little notebook to have handy for helpful tips for yourself before or during a round.
Gary, from Illinois asks: When should we start visiting colleges? Start anytime. I would recommend driving through a campus or two when your teen is approaching 9th grade. Or, plan to stop for lunch and walk around. Many college cafeterias allow guests to pay and dine. Between 9th and 10th […]