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Insider tips on the road to college golfAdapting to a Changing Recruiting Landscape: NCAA Early Signing Challenges
The unprecedented challenges brought by the NCAA's early signing period have forced college golf coaches and players to adapt to a rapidly evolving recruiting landscape. This shift has created significant logistical and strategic pressures, with the early signing...
The End of the NLI: NCAA Reforms the Scholarship Process for Prospective Athletes
In a significant shift for college athletics, the NCAA has decided to discontinue the National Letter of Intent (NLI) program, which for decades has served as a formal agreement between student-athletes and their prospective colleges. With this change, the NCAA is...
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Breaking NCAA Recruiting News: What Junior Golfers in the Classes of 2025 & 2026 Need to Know
In this featured video, recruiting expert Mike Smith breaks down the latest NCAA news and its seismic impact on recruiting for the classes of 2025 and 2026. From major policy shifts to changes in eligibility rules, Mike explains how these developments will reshape the...
Major Conference Shifts in College Golf Programs for the 2024-25 Season
The 2024-25 college golf season brings significant conference realignment, reshaping the landscape of collegiate golf. With universities making strategic moves to strengthen their competitive positions, the ripple effects are being felt nationwide. Here's an overview...
College Coach Changes for the 2024-2025 Season
The college golf landscape is experiencing a wave of new leadership as numerous programs have announced changes in their coaching staff for the upcoming season. From established powerhouse programs to those making their first foray into collegiate competition, schools...
Jackson Koivun’s Success Might Just Land Him a PGA Tour Card
Jackson Koivun has had one of the best freshman seasons in college golf history. Over the course of his introductory season at Auburn, he has won several awards, including the Fred Haskins Award, which is widely considered the Heisman Trophy of college golf, the Ben...
Two College Golf Stars Receive Exemptions into the John Deere Classic
Big Ten Golfer of the Year Jackson Buchanan of Illinois and NCAA Championship runner up Luke Clanton from Florida State received exemptions to compete in the John Deere Classic, according to a media release from the Classic on Monday. Both Buchanan and Clanton made it...
Jackson Koivun Wins Fred Haskins Award
The Haskins Foundation announced on Tuesday that Auburn’s Jackson Koivun received the 2024 Fred Haskins Award. The award is given annually to the top male college golfer in the nation, with only college golfers, coaches, and other distinguished members of the college...
Hiroshi Tai Wins NCAA Men’s Golf Title
On Monday, Georgia Tech’s Hiroshi Tai closed his last round with a final score of 1 under 71, enough to win the NCAA Men’s Individual title, in Carlsbad, California. Tai, who started his final round on the 10th hole, triple bogeyed his 17th hole, but was able to make...
Nationals Approach for Division I Golf, Here Are Some Updates on the Teams’ Progress
With nationals a mere week away for DI Women’s golf, and Division I Men’s Regionals in just three days, much has transpired for the teams on the road to Omni La Costa Resort. Women’s Regionals have already taken place, finishing on May 8 after starting on the 6th....
The 2024 Men’s and Women’s Golf Conference Championships Are Underway
Spring golf is here for college golfers and that means the exciting start of the Division I Men’s and Women’s golf conference championships. This year, the championships began on April 15 and will continue until the NCAA Championship at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in...
Gordon Sargent Says He’s Not Turning Pro, At Least Not Now
PGA Tour or college golf? Though the decision may seem an obvious one, Gordon Sargent chooses to remain at Vanderbilt. The World Number 1 ranked amateur golfer is in no rush to start playing on Tour, and will return to the university’s golf team for his 2024-25 senior...
Stanford Golf Star Rachel Heck Says She Does Not Plan to Turn Pro
Rachel Heck has had an incredibly successful and impressive golf career leading up to her senior year at Stanford. She has made history at the university, being the first woman to ever win an individual NCAA title, and was making a name for herself at 15 in the USGA...
Are NIL Deals Reshaping College Sports?
For years, the NCAA had fairly strict rules regarding college athletes being paid for endorsements and sponsorships. Only within the past few years has the landscape changed in regards to monetization in collegiate sports. In September of 2019, California became the...
2024 Genesis Invitational Collegiate Showcase: All You Need to Know
Just this week, collegiate golfers across the country tee'd off at the Genesis Invitational Collegiate Showcase. This tournament provides an exciting opportunity for players to earn their way into The Genesis Scottish Open field, while competing for a $50,000 donation...
What You Need to Know About the 2023-24 NCAA Men’s Golf Recruiting Calendar
The NCAA is known for its many rules and regulations, especially where they apply to junior golfers and college coaches. It may be a challenge to fully understand these rules, so we've highlighted key information to help cover everything you need to know. Note: The...
College Road Trip! Top College Towns to Visit on your Next Tour
You may be surprised to learn that nestled amongst the roaring stadiums and historic campuses, many college towns are home to a plethora of golf courses that host some of the best college golf programs. Next time you are out touring these campuses, make sure to stop...
Want to Play College Golf? Club Golf Can Be a Great Alternative to Varsity Leagues
So you want to play golf in college without all the added pressure of the Varsity League? Joining a club golf team may be the easiest transition to continue your golf career. Club golf is a nationally booming alternative and can be some of the most fun you'll have in...
Contacting Coaches: What to Say and Other Best Practices
If you want to play college golf, we suggest you take the first step. It is a common misconception that coaches will be flocking to you with scholarships in hand. However, most juniors don't know where to begin when it comes to their future in college golf. That's why...
College Golfer Earns a PGA Tour Card Through New Program
Vanderbilt’s Gordon Sargent has had quite an exciting college golf career to date. In his freshman year, he won the individual title at the NCAA Div. I Championship, becoming just the ninth freshman to do so. That kicked off an outstanding run of play that landed him...