What a simple solution: The Band-Aid Helper
I can’t tell you how many lessons or golf schools I have given where a students have injuries on their hands that need the help and protection of adhesive bandages, better known as Band-Aids. These injuries range from cuts and scrapes to the painful skin cracks from dried skin that need antibiotic ointments on them, as well as keeping the wound covered for healing. Then there is the painful callous from over practicing or bad grips that allows the... [Read More...]
How to get a GOLF Scholarship and PLAY in College: Part 10
I am going to take a break from the rankings and schedules to discuss your Resume. The resume is an ongoing process and it will include the results from your tournaments. So, it seemed like a good time to get you started on this. Take this opportunity to tell the schools that you have an interest in who you are and why you would be a good fit for their program. College coaches want to know more than your scores. They want to know about your civic... [Read More...]
A TYPICAL WEEK IN THE LIFE OF A COLLEGE GOLFER
This is typical, however every coach is going to tailor their program to match what they feel is a winning formula. You probably noticed that the schedule below does not show study time. That free time on the weekends better include a weeks worth of study time. Most coaches will expect you to practice 20 hours per week plus qualifiers, some study halls and morning workouts. Then there are the tournaments. There are approximately 4 – 5 tournaments... [Read More...]
How to get a GOLF Scholarship and PLAY in College: Part 9
This is a continuation of “Schedule of Tournaments”. As discussed last week this is a difficult subject since each junior golfer is at a different stage of their game. There is no one-way to prepare a Schedule of Tournaments. This week we will be talking about the Mid-Level to Advanced juniors. Mid-Level juniors with tournament experience: Okay, your junior has been playing tournament golf for at least one to two years oand has played in at least... [Read More...]
How to get a GOLF Scholarship and PLAY in College: Part 8
Okay, lets talk about your “Schedule of Tournaments”. This is a difficult subject since each junior golfer is at a different stage of their game. There is no one-way to prepare a Schedule of Tournaments. However, About Junior Golf will give you a general guideline for beginners/inexperienced, mid-level/advanced. It is also important to note that it is not a requirement to ever play in an AJGA tournament to achieve your goal of playing in college,... [Read More...]
How to get a GOLF Scholarship and PLAY in College: Part 7
About Junior Golf wants you to know the hard truth about this game of achieving a college golf scholarship. As a junior golfer you are probably very good, maybe the best at your high school. Your off a to a great start having a low handicap and you are right up there in the national rankings, well here is a news flash. Unless you are in the top 5%, or elite category, don’t expect coaches to knock on your door. If you want to be recruited, especially... [Read More...]
