Junior Golf

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 […]

ob B., from Minnesota asks: How often should I watch my son or daughter play? I don’t think there is a right or wrong answer to that question. If your son or daughter requests your presence at an event, and you enjoy watching, then go for it. Validate your junior’s […]

Nancy H. from North Carolina asks: Why aren’t college coaches watching my child play and talking to them? College coaches may not be watching you play for several reasons: First, coaches may not know where your child is playing. Sometimes a coach may receive an email from a prospective student-athlete […]

What YOU can control …and what you can’t Make a list of what you want. Tape it to your mirror in your bathroom.  Your dreams should be in your thoughts as you fall asleep and make you jump out of bed in the morning. Things in YOUR control: 1.  How you respond […]