| Do you love the game of golf? Is being out in the | | | | your list have them. If not, you may need to be |
| sun trying to capture that elusive hole in one, a | | | | adaptable to where you get your college education. |
| dream come true? Why not put your skills to use | | | | The most important trick is to make yourself know |
| and gain a scholarship to the college or university of | | | | to 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 and | | | | Get 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 gain | | | | name. Play well and make sure they know you are |
| affordable entry into a college or university that | | | | excelling. |
| meets and exceeds many dreams. It is not hard to | | | | To gain a golfing scholarship, you will need to contact |
| receive one of these scholarships, but it does take a | | | | the 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 your | | | | Collegiate Athletic Association) and the NAIA (National |
| education, but every little bit helps. The good news is | | | | Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.) They have |
| that because they are only partial, there are more of | | | | strict rules that must be followed, but they also keep |
| them. It is easier to get a golf scholarship than it is a | | | | detailed lists of all available scholarships and offer |
| baseball, football, or hockey scholarship. Odds are high | | | | information for both students and parents. |
| that you can nab a partial scholarship to the school of | | | | When 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 and | | | | Read all applications carefully and provide all of the |
| around 215 colleges for women that offer golf | | | | necessary 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 90 | | | | first before sending in your forms. |
| colleges for women that offer golfing. This means | | | | You can use your passion for golf to receive a |
| there are more than 3,500 scholarships available for | | | | scholarship 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 you | | | | research your options and then enjoy the ride! |
| will need to check carefully to see if the schools on | | | | |