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Insider tips on the road to college golfTwo 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...
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Recruiting Dead Period Extended
The NCAA Administrative Committees have weighed in, again, amid the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis. As of Wednesday, April 1, the recruiting dead period will be extended six weeks to May 31st.
What You Need to Know About The State of Golf, According to the NCAA
Our very own Rick Dowling talks with Roger Knick, Founder of The Hub and The Golf Performance Center, about the state of golf and recent NCAA announcements, all in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Effects on College and Amateur Golf
A lot has happened in the last few days. The NCAA enacted a dead period affecting how coaches and athletes will be able to communicate. Is your information accessible to college coaches? Have you reached out to your target programs? Now is the time to do so - Phone...
What To Know About Division I Transfers
Transferring from one college or university to another is a crucial decision for a student-athlete. Those considering a transfer should review a variety of factors, including academic pursuits, athletic opportunities, campus life and personal considerations. In part...
How To Succeed In Junior Golf Tournaments
For many junior golfers, it’s the beginning of another busy season of junior golf tournaments. Many will be looking to improve their “golf resume” to impress college golf coaches and get further towards their goal of playing college golf. Most of these juniors players...
Spring Checklist for Playing College Golf
Spring Checklist for Playing College Golf With summer being the busy junior golf tournament season, spring is your opportunity to get all your ducks in a row. The college golf recruiting process spans years, but the summer is the peak recruiting season when college...
4 Tips on Coach Communication
When trying to get on a college coach's radar screen, we recommend that you utilize all available mediums of contact (e-mail, phone call, handwritten note through mail, Junior Golf Hub Profile). Why? It demonstrates initiative, courage, professionalism, and increases...
Beginner’s Guide to the AJGA: Part 1
The Big Daddy. The Big Kahuna. Yes indeed, The Hub’s about to dive into none other than the American Junior Golf Association – AJGA. Fasten your seatbelts. Before we start let’s get a few things on the table (Warning: Bias alert). Here at The Hub, we are unabashed...
Complete Beginner’s Guide to the AJGA
From AJGA’s Performance Based Entry to Performance Stars to junior golf rankings, playing in these prestigious tournaments gives your college recruiting process a big boost.
How to Play in AJGA Tournaments with Performance Based Entry
AJGA golf tournaments follow their Performance Based Entry (PBE) process where Performance Stars are the prized currency. The AJGA Tour is known for hosting elite junior golf tournaments and understanding this process will help you navigate the college golf recruiting...
AJGA Performance Stars: Everything You Need to Know
The AJGA uses a Performance Based Entry (PBE) system to determine who plays in their junior golf tournaments; you can earn your way into tournaments by using Performance Stars. Junior Golf Hub is here to explain the ins and outs of these AJGA Performance Stars, from...
Are You Ready for AJGA Golf?
A question we always get asked at Junior Golf Hub is, “Am I ready for AJGA golf?”. We have a few different methods you can run through to test your readiness to compete at this next level. The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) is a popular junior golf tour most...
What Does an AJGA Membership Cost?
Golf is not the cheapest sport, and playing on multiple golf tours can have an impact on your wallet. Junior Golf Hub is detailing here the cost of an AJGA membership among others so you can have a better idea of what to expect as you embark on your college golf...
4 Tips for When the Road Gets Rough in Junior Golf
It’s a scene that repeats itself time and time again. A young hotshot dominating one level of junior golf decides to move up and conquer the next level. Local events were a breeze. Regional events were passed with flying colors. Time to move up to a bigger stage....
Perfectly Imperfect: Getting Started with Junior Golf Rankings
Here are The Hub’s six practical pieces of advice on getting junior golf rankings right.
How to Slay Fear and be Bold in Front of Coaches
The Hub’s got you covered with four quick practical tips that will allow you to slay the coach communication dragon
3 Things Coaches Want to Hear from You In Person
Questions like ‘why my program’ are tough because they are so open-ended and can be answered in a nearly infinite number of ways.
What College Golf Coaches Look For in Prospects
Insights from The Hub's College Golf Seminar Let’s set the scene. Five top college golf coaches descend on the Dallas metroplex. And to put it mildly, the list is formidable. An Ivy League coach. A top D-I coach whose playing resume boasts multiple major...