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Golf Scholarships

 

Have you heard of Tiger Woods, Luke Donald, Paul Casey, Phil Mickelson or Chad Chambell. Approximately 80% of the professionals on the USPGA Tour played collegiate golf in America. It is widely regarded as the best route to a pro golf career because of the following factors: Intense Competition - Play week in week out against the best amateur golfers in the world - World Class Courses such as TPC Sawgrass, Pebble Beach, Augusta National and many more.

Golf scholarships are great for golf development and academics . Universities and colleges award golf scholarships to very talented golf players, which enables the athlete to participate in collegiate, intercollegiate matches and national championships. If you are a male or female athlete you are able to gain a golf scholarship.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Golf Scholarships - When is the best time ?

The best time to go to the USA with a golf scholarship is right after graduation from high school or up to two years after. Only athletes aged 18 - 24 can compete within the college leagues. Any older and you will be looking at competing in the NAIA. Coaches are increasingly committing to younger athletes as this gives them the opportunity to work with the athletes for a longer period of time. It is also possible to go to the USA for one, two, three or four years, it depends if you wish to seek a bachelor degree from your time there. We would recommend going to America as early as possible because this will give you the best chance of gaining a sports scholarship and turning professional after college.

 

Golf Scholarships - How good do you have to be  ?

Athletic golf scholarships for golf can be achieved if you are at the right level. To be considered for a scholarship to America a golfer should be playing off a handicap of 4 or better by the time they're ready to leave for the States. To be considered for a scholarship to one of the top Universities in America an athlete should be competing in the top national tournaments in England. This will show college coaches that the athlete/player is ready to compete at a high level in the USA.

Coaches will also look at an athlete's potential, it's a vital aspect, as coaches know from experience that even moderate athletic performance can be boosted immensely with their intensive training methods. A college recruitment coach will look at a sport CV or the athlete, photographs, video and our staffs advice regarding the athlete's ability.

To find out whether you have what is takes in obtaining a golf scholarship and therefore being placed in a college team, please complete our free application form Apply Now - Golf Scholarships, so the Athletes USA  Team can evaluate your potential as a possible future college athlete. If the team, believe you have a chance you will be invited to join our Exclusive Program. A sports consultant will go through everything you need to know about the sports scholarship process. If we are not sure about your current ability you will not be accepted but you can still use our Free Web Promotion to advertise yourself to college coaches and gain a sports scholarship.

 

Golf training on a golf scholarship program

If you gain a golf scholarship you will be expected to practice with the team for around 4-6 hours a day 5 times a week. This would just consist of golf training and then you would still be expected to take part in additional strength and conditioning training. If you feel you are currently lacking strength in muscle and size then don't worry. Athletes USA works with Maximuscle a leading sports nutrition brand that supplies our athletes with leading sports nutrition products and information on how to reach you potential in the gym.

Some golf coaches are paid according to the successes or performances of their current team or past teams, golf practice can seem tough to internationals because you may not be used to the hard workouts and training. This hard training often allows golf athletes to reach previously unattained levels of fitness and performance while playing at college. Many college athletes go on to be professional after they leave university.

 

The golf season

The golf season always begins in spring (Spring Term/ January). If you are looking to join a golf college team you need to be signed to the college team a year before.

Golf National Championships

Women: NAIA- May NCAA- I/II: Ma

Men: NAIA- May NCAA I/II- May NJCAA - May