Junior Program (sophomore and under)
(student will be responsible for travel costs)
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Rate Includes- Instruction, golf, assessment, swing video, accommodations in JPGA cottages, meals, transportation to/from Hilton Head Airport. Why this program is a great idea? It gives the opportunity for your son/daughter to experience the Junior Players Golf Academy, go through a weekend of specific training, interaction with your coach and counselor. The JPCC will have the chance to get to know each student individually. We will also be able to give an honest and accurate assessment of each student’s golf games, and goals. Highlight of student placement’s are as followed; - University of Alabama - University of Central Florida - University of Houston - Tulane University - Trinity University - Coastal Carolina University - University of Maryland - Georgia Tech - University of Oklahoma - Lehigh University - Cal State Fullerton - Houston Baptist University - Coker College - Lander University - Queens University of Charlotte - Florida Institute of Technology - California University of Pennsylvania - Belmont Abbey College |
Pursuing a College Golf Scholarship
Junior golfers are often consumed by the prospect of playing professional golf some day. But securing a college golf scholarship is the first step. That can be as stressful as making a three-foot putt to win a tournament. There are countless junior golfers from all over the world chasing the limited number of college golf scholarships that are available.
As a junior golfer there are a few main areas that will help put you into the spotlight and path to ultimately earn one of those coveted scholarships.
To play in college, you must understand that you are a " Student-Athlete". The college recruiting process is like going through a job interview. You must be able to highlight what you have done both in the classroom and on the golf course. Coaches are looking for prospective players who have good grades above all else. The better the student you are, the less the coach would have to worry about you staying eligible and playing at the collegiate level.
After a coach is satisfied that you are a great student and would be an asset to the college/university, it comes down to what type of player you are on the golf course. This is where you can outline what you have accomplished thus far in your golfing career. There are many junior golf tours/ tournaments to play in to start building a resume. Start out in local tournaments/tours, and as you progress, begin moving into the national level with tours such as FCWT, HJGT, AJGA, and USGA events.
College coaches are looking for players who are showing improvement.--- players who don't quit, or give up on a bad round. They are also looking for players who have good short games, and can score even when they are not swinging their best. A coach is not interested in a student who is too technical with their swing and needs lots of attention. Coaches want players who can grind and always be positive. You need to be a player who constantly gets better and tries their absolute best everyday they play or practice.
The last and most important step in the college recruiting process is the decision making one. Be realistic. Identify what you are ultimately looking for both academically and athletically. Be realistic where you could play, look up current players on team rosters, see what they are shooting, and ask yourself "Do I shoot these scores?”
