The Golf Recruiting Year

One of the hardest parts about college golf recruiting is the lack of structure. Parents are used to clear timelines — registration deadlines, sign-up sheets, practice schedules. But when it comes to something as important as a college scholarship? It's total anarchy.

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That’s why we created the concept of the Golf Recruiting Year for sophomores and juniors — a simple way to bring order to the process, so parents and players know what to focus on and when.

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Let's dive in.

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The Recruiting Year starts in the fall right after Labor Day and include three core windows - fall, spring, summer - each with a distinct set of activities.

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Fall is the time for launch.

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During this window you build a target list of 20-30 colleges that match your game and intended major. Next, you prepare your outreach package consisting of a note to coaches, a polished resume and swing videos. Lastly, you take this package and let the arrows fly early November.

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Here are the target dates: 

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• September 30th: Create target list
• October 31st: Finalize outreach package  
• Early November: Send outreach package  

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Spring is the time to prepare.

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In the spring you set yourself up for success in the critical summer tournament season. This is the time for finalizing your tournament schedule, getting it in front of coaches and inviting them to watch you play.

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Here are the target dates: 

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• May 1st: Finalize summer tournament schedule
• June 1st: Finalize schedule for college visits over summer (juniors only)
• June 15th: Send tournament schedule to coaches

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Summer is the time to capitalize.

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Summer is about getting in front of coaches face to face. It's about moving from being an email address to a real person, a prospect. During this window, you get recruited on course and face time is king. Camps help provided they fit your skill level. Lastly, college visits can start in this window.

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Here are the target dates: 

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• Monthly: Send update notes to coaches on tournament finishes
• Throughout Summer: Attend camps at colleges that fit your skill level
• Throughout Summer: Conduct college visits

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Top prospects may receive offers early, but many will need to wait until summer or even the following fall to commit.

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So there you have it - a Recruiting Year. It starts at a specific time, follows a clear arc, and ends a specific date.

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But most importantly - no more anxiety, confusion or angst.

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