What does it take for D1 golf?

Question

I am a sophomore in highschool and my hanicap is around a 5 i wanted to know what D1 golf colleges are looking for as far as scores. under par?

Answer 1

yeah you probably want to be shooting even to play D1.  One of my best friends was 2 in the state when he was in high school.  He was about a 1 handicap at the time.  We went to University of Maryland College Park (Terps).  Coach told him not even to try out.

Answer 2

Look at the graduates from Division 1 schools who are presently on the tour. Go back for a few years to Curtis Strange, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nichlaus all of whom graduated from schools with excellent golf teams. Today the southwestern colleges seem to have the supremacy along with Florida schools.

Answer 3

Actually, you are on track if you are a true 5.  You are only a sophomore in high school.  Don't let these "dingleberries" discourage you from trying.  You have lots of time to find out if you have the game and to work on your game to make it to D1 golf.

What I suggest is talking to your pro or someone you are comfortable with and knowledgeable about your game.  Not every one in college plays scratch golf.  Remember there are 5 persons on a team who play (more total on the team).  Colleges generally split scholarships quite a bit on minor sports teams, too.

What you need to concentrate on is playing as much competitive golf as possible (especially during summers), play the junior events locally and regionally.  Make sure you are playing on your high school team (which I assume you are).  That will tell you more about how competitive you are against your area talent.  To really succeed, you are going to have to have some "credentials" to go with your handicap to go to a top Div. 1 school, such as winning your state H.S. tournament; big local Jr. events or your State's am or open, that sort of deal to get noticed.  

Good Luck!

Answer 4

YOu will want to be a plus handicap to even make the team. Good luck