Golf Scholarships

Junior golfers looking to play college golf must ask themselves a plethora of questions. Everything from the colleges to apply for, the SAT or ACT test questions, the programs of study, and the scholarship possibilities are asked to ensure that the student knows what they are getting into and why they are proceeding. Without the answers to these questions, the uncertainty is able to sink the dreams of the student golfer.

According to ScholarshipGolf.com, a comprehensive on-line service connecting student golfers with collegiate coaches, “As a junior golfer that wants to play at the college level, it is important for you and your parents to know what college coaches focus on when looking for potential prospects.”

The first thing to do is ensure that you have a solid resume. A resume for this purpose is very similar to any standard resume that you will put together in your professional career, whether it’s playing golf or running a business. Make sure that all the vital information is there, name, address, etc.

You will want to make sure that your academic strengths are highlighted and that your grades are strong. Your GPA will not only matter in the minimum GPA to apply to a college, but many coaches look at academic history to ensure the overall quality of a player.

It is also important to note your SAT and/or ACT scores. Again, you will need to achieve certain scores in order to even be considered for admission to that college.

Once you have the basics down, it’s now time to focus on the bulk of the resume. You will want to list all of the events you have played in. Tournaments that are played outside of the High School arena are of high importance.

Coaches want to see scores in tournaments to see the level of competitive play. If you have been playing for a long period of time, it’s a good idea to break down the tournament play and scores by year. This not only shows the length of time that you have been playing, it shows the college your playing ability in tournaments, and it also shows improvement in your game over the years.

You will want to make sure to include the name of the event, the number of players in the competition, what place you finished the competition in, if there was unusual weather at the event and where the event took place.

With technology advancing and becoming easier to use and more readily available, many coaches are suggesting that interested athletes make a video tape or DVD of themselves to send along with the resume. This can show your various swings and shots from a variety of angles so a coach can assess true athletic ability.

Make sure to record yourself from the front, side and back for each swing or stroke you record. This can also be your opportunity to personalize your application, although, beware not to overdo this. And speaking of technology, it’s not a bad idea to send your full resume via e-mail as well as sending a hard copy.

Many times it’s hard to tell if your letter reaches the coach in a timely manner, whereas an e-mail can be sent and a response received almost immediately. If there is an issue with your application or resume, an e-mail can help you discover this before a deadline and save you precious time.

There are many website services that can give you advice for not only resumes, but also scholarship applications as well as college applications. Make sure that you know which division the college you are applying for is in.

Save yourself time and trouble by ensuring that you qualify for the college’s main admission standards. Call and talk to the college admission staff or scholarship office to verify that you have all the information that you need.

The more prepared you are for the process, the easier it will be for you.

If you want to start your scholarship search today, ScholarshipExperts.com is a great website providing excellent service to the US students.