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How To Get A Golf Scholarship

6:45 am October 24, 2009

How to Get a Golf Scholarship

Golf is getting more and more popular thanks to Tiger Woods. As its popularity increases, there are more and more student-athletes that are getting involved with Junior golf programs. With this increase in popularity, comes an increase in competition for college golf scholarships. Due to this increase in scholarship competition, I want to share with you some basic guidelines that will help you get a college golf scholarship.

Please, understand that what I am sharing with you are only parameters. They are not set in stone, and I think it is valuable to have something to shoot for as you continue to develop your golf game.

I speak from experience. I played quarterback at Stanford University, and I am only 6′ tall. A typical Pac-10 quarterback is at LEAST 6′2″.

I think it is important to know what college coaches are looking for because it gives you something to shoot for…a goal to strive for as you practice and prepare.

Keep in mind, that the BASICS of college recruiting still apply…even if you are within the given guidelines. It is important that you still excel in the class room, and YES, coaches want to see video your swings. Once you get some video done of your swings, begin to promote yourself to college coaches all over the country.

Preferred academic standards are 3.0+ GPA and a 24+ACT/1000+SAT

The single, most common question I get from parents is, “What does my student-athlete have to shoot to get a college golf scholarship?”

RECRUITING GUIDELINES

A D1 coach is looking to recruit scratch golfers for his male golf team, and a 0-5 handicap for the female golf team.

A D2 coach is looking to recruit male golfers with a 0-4 handicap and female golfers with a 0-10 handicap.

Division 3 coaches are typically looking for male golfers to have an 8-13 handicap, and their female golfers to have a 10-20 handicap.

ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

All D1 schools have 4.5 male golf scholarships per team, while the female team has 6 scholarships total for the team.

NCAA Division 2 schools have 3.6 male scholarships, while the woman’s team has 5.4 scholarships.

The NAIA schools are alloted 5 scholarships for both their male and female teams.

Coach Chris Berg wants to share with you all of hisAthletic Scholarship Secrets. Here you will discover all about golf-scholarship/">how to get a golf scholarship. Allow a former Stanford quarterback help you achieve your collegiate dreams!

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Perfecting A Backswing Quickly & Easily

11:47 am May 28, 2009

In order to get more extension & turn in your backswing, there are a
few simple things that you can do to help. One mistake that many
players make is that they use a grip that is too loose, especially the
left hand grip (for right-handed players).

A loose your grip will help you extend your clubhead behind your
body.

But, the problem with this is that you must remember to re-tighten
your left hand when following through. If you don’t, the alignment
of your clubhead might get thrown off. The result can affect the
accuracy of your shot.

It is best to always maintain a firm, yet light grip on the club.

Varying your grip pressure during a swing should therefore be
avoided.

One of the best ways to increase the arc of your backswing is to keep
turning your left shoulder until it has reached a point somewhere
over your right foot.

This way you will always create a “full turn.”

This full turn should create the fastest speed that you can possibly
generate while still maintaining a good amount of balance & grace in
your swing.

A. The Top Of Your Swing

At the top of your backswing, look at the position of your club shaft
to see if you are on the proper plane & if you really have a full
backswing.

The club should be perfectly parallel to your target line & the
clubhead should literally be pointing right towards your target.
An easy way to correct your swing is to have a partner watch your
moves. Better yet, have him videotape your swing so that you can
determine the real changes that are needed.

Remember, you want your club to point directly towards the target
& your swing to be on the correct plane.

If you are a right-handed golfer, then check to see if the club is
pointing to the left of your target. If so, then the club is considered to
be “layed off” which will often result in a slice.

When the club is pointing to the right of your target, then you have
“crossed over” which may result in a hook.

With a little work & practice, you can fine tune your backswing so
that the clubhead will always be pointing directly towards your
target.

Adjustments like this, my friend, will help you get well on your way
to a lower score.