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Virginia Clinches Second Straight ACC Men’s Golf Championship
In a thrilling showdown at the 2026 ACC Men’s Golf Championship, the Virginia Cavaliers emerged victorious, claiming their second consecutive title in the tournament. The championship, held at Shark’s Tooth Golf Club in Lake Powell, Florida, saw the Cavaliers defeat...
Harding Claims No. 3 Seed in NCAA Regional
Harding University men’s golf just secured the No. 3 seed for the NCAA Central/Midwest Regional. The NCAA Division II committee announced the field following Harding’s strong runner-up finish at the conference championships. This high ranking rewards a season defined...
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“Yay” or “Nay”: NCAA Athletic Departments’ Choices on Granting Extra Eligibility
To sum it all up, the college golf world has become pretty chaotic. Much remains uncertain at this time, but we are here to keep you plugged in and informed. Here are two recent stories covering the contrasting decisions of a few big-name institutions. If you're...
Extra Year of Eligibility Creates Uncertainty in College Golf
When the NCAA decided last week that athletes in spring sports will be given an extra season of eligibility due to the coronavirus pandemic, most lauded the move as a compassionate decision. Adding an extra year of eligibility for athletes comes with ramifications,...
Spring High School Golf Cancellations
As of April 8, 2020, 11 U.S. states have cancelled Spring high school sports. Geographically, most of the 11 are Midwest states, but the list also includes California and Georgia. The number of states shutting down brick and mortar school systems as well as cancelling...
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.
