College Golf Experience
Education
Recruiting FAQs
One Dad Goes Behind the Scenes at a CGX DIII Exposure Camp
It’s difficult to explain the thoughts that go through your head as a father when you see your son standing on the practice range being coached by a man who has won 13 NCAA Championships.
The Ideal College Golf Resume According to College Coaches
College golf coaches share what an ideal golf resume should contain so it rises to the top of the emails coaches regularly receive.
Ryan Williams, Women’s Head Golf Coach at Central Michigan University, on the benefits of CGX Camps
College coaches now attend specialized golf camps, where junior golfers can showcase their abilities with real-time coach feedback.
College Coaches Speak: Balancing Tournaments and Camps is the New Ideal Way to Prep Juniors for College Golf
College coaches now attend specialized golf camps, where junior golfers can showcase their abilities with real-time coach feedback.
College Coaches Offer Perspective on the “Dream School Trap”
When you grow up going to football and basketball games at your parents’ alma mater, it’s hard to imagine going anywhere else.
Expert Coaches Weigh in on the Smart Path to Playing on the Next Level
Golf tournaments are proven way to get noticed by college coaches but they come with a number of limitations. Camps are designed to fill these gaps and provide added value in a variety of other ways.
Camps vs. Tournaments
Golf tournaments are proven way to get noticed by college coaches but they come with a number of limitations. Camps are designed to fill these gaps and provide added value in a variety of other ways.
Verbal Commitment VS NLI
The terms “committing” and “signing” are often used interchangeably to describe accepting an offer to play for a university, but they are not the same. Each comes with it’s own set of advantages and disadvantages that we think you should know about.
Which Tournaments Should I Play In?
Playing tournaments is not just a great way to become a better player, it’s also the best way to increase your “stock” in the eyes of college golf coaches. The truth is, coaches don’t really care what you shoot in practice rounds or even what your handicap is…they want to see tournament results!
Tips for contacting coaches
Getting in touch with a college golf coach can be tricky. Not only is their schedule very demanding, but every year they have hundreds of players from each recruiting class vying for their attention. With so much competition, how do you stand out from the crowd?
Life of a college golfer
College Golf Workouts
When you hear “college golf workouts” you probably think stretching, bands, and body weight exercises. While this is true in some cases, most teams go far beyond this.
What Does Team Practice Look Like?
Every team is different, but expect some combination of qualifying, play days, and structured team practice. This is a good question to ask coaches as you begin your recruiting conversations.
Coaches’ Corner
Parent and Junior Golfer on Building Confidence
9-Iron into the wind
Wedge play inside 100 yards
Emory Coach John Sjoberg on Value of Camps
Simulated College Golf Practice Round
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