How To Turn Your Golfing Pastime Into A Ticket To College

Do you love the game of golf? Is being out in theyour list have them. If not, you may need to be
sun trying to capture that elusive hole in one, aadaptable to where you get your college education.
dream come true? Why not put your skills to useThe most important trick is to make yourself know
and gain a scholarship to the college or university ofto golfing scouts. Play golf in high school if possible,
your choice?some schools offer golf as an extracurricular sport.
Did you even know that many colleges andGet to know the different coaches. Be subtle, but
universities offer golf scholarships? You are not alone.charm them into knowing and remembering your
Few realize that a passion for golf can help gainname. Play well and make sure they know you are
affordable entry into a college or university thatexcelling.
meets and exceeds many dreams. It is not hard toTo gain a golfing scholarship, you will need to contact
receive one of these scholarships, but it does take athe colleges that make your list and then ask them
little marketing.for information on the program. You will need to pay
Golf scholarships are usually only partial scholarships.attention to the rules of the NCAA (National
They will not cover the entire cost of yourCollegiate Athletic Association) and the NAIA (National
education, but every little bit helps. The good news isAssociation of Intercollegiate Athletics.) They have
that because they are only partial, there are more ofstrict rules that must be followed, but they also keep
them. It is easier to get a golf scholarship than it is adetailed lists of all available scholarships and offer
baseball, football, or hockey scholarship. Odds are highinformation for both students and parents.
that you can nab a partial scholarship to the school ofWhen applying for a golfing scholarship, you will need
your choice.to prove you excelled at both golf and in school.
There are more than 280 colleges for men andRead all applications carefully and provide all of the
around 215 colleges for women that offer golfnecessary forms. Failure to do so can lead to a
programs at a division one level. For division two,declined application. If you have questions, always ask
there are around 185 colleges for men and 90first before sending in your forms.
colleges for women that offer golfing. This meansYou can use your passion for golf to receive a
there are more than 3,500 scholarships available forscholarship that will help you gain a college education
both men and women.while enjoying your sport. Take time to thoroughly
Not every school offers a golfing program, so youresearch your options and then enjoy the ride!
will need to check carefully to see if the schools on