“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...
Coach Communication Rules & Tips
In 2018 The NCAA Council adopted new recruiting legislation aiming to promote a “more thoughtful” college decision for prospective student-athletes aspiring to play Division I sports. Per the new legislation, there will be no in-person recruiting conversations between...
Spring College Golf Checklist
Here’s WYNK (What you need to know) to be prepared for Summer Golf 1. Create a Winning Tournament Schedule Find TournamentsUse The Hub’s Tournament Finder! Find a centralized list of thousands of junior golf tournaments in one place. Filter and sort by ranked events,...