Chances for golf recruit?

bruinatty
Tue, 15 Oct 2013 19:48:01 +0000

My D was recruited at lower D1 schools and is now playing at a NESCAC school (D3). She scores in the low 80’s, with an occasional 75 (or 91). She was ranked in Junior Golf Scoreboard and played in regional golf events and some AJGA. High school golf is not generally considered by coaches, you need to play in outside tournaments.

Nevertheless, if you are open to D3 schools (no athletic money) you could play at Hamilton, Wellesley, Union, Bowdoin, even with your current scores. These schools are struggling to form women’s golf teams. Golf could be a “hook” to help gain admittance to those schools, if needed. I think D1 is a longshot, but you could look at Quinnipiac, Holy Cross, Boston U. and similar schools, but you would need to get your scores in the low 80’s. You are not going to get recruited in California, the competition is too stiff. Also, girl’s golf scores are improving rapidly each year. The college courses are at least 500 yards longer than high school courses. You should go on to the GolfStat.com site and review the golf statistics and typical scores for each school you are interested in. They charge a nominal sum to use their various sites, but well worth it.

Good luck!