Did you know that there are over 900 options for girls and 1100 options for boys to play college golf?

Regardless of the Division, all universities vary in size, resources, and their commitment to their golf programs; therefore, it’s vital that you learn about these factors in the recruiting process. Not all Division I and II programs are fully funded, and interestingly, Division III awards the highest amount of academic aid of any division. A useful tool from the NCAA that details the average size, scholarship money, medium undergraduate enrollment, and other information about all three divisions can be viewed here.

Information about Division I colleges and universities:

Median undergraduate enrollment: 9,629
59% of all student-athletes receive some level of athletics aid.
Largest athletics budgets, provide the most athletics scholarships.
Renowned sports conferences such as the “Power Five” (ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12, and the SEC). Other conferences include the Ivy League, Big East, and the Mountain West.
Examples of Division I universities: Yale, Stanford, Hofstra, Portland State University, and the University of Notre Dame.

Information about Division II colleges and universities:

Median undergraduate enrollment: 2,485
62% of all student-athletes receive some level of athletics aid.
Many participants are first-generation college students.
Athletics conferences include the Sunshine State Conference, the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, and the PacWest Conference.
Examples of Division II universities: The Academy of Art University, Regis University, Rollins College, California State University Monterey Bay, and Dallas Baptist University.

Information about Division III colleges and universities:

Median undergraduate enrollment: 1,748
80% of all student-athletes receive some form of academic grant or need-based scholarship.
Features an integrated model focusing on academic success and competitive athletic opportunities.
Athletics conferences include the NESCAC (the “Little Ivies), the Northwest Conference, and the SCIAC.
Examples of Division III universities: Amherst College, Claremont, McKenna, Scripps Colleges (CMS Golf), Emory University, and Washington University

Some scenarios to consider:
Do you want to play for a top golf team? Chances are, you won’t get a full ride unless you’re really good. Need a full scholarship? Focus on universities with lower golf rankings to maximize your chances. Do you want to major in something academically rigorous? If so, you want to make sure that there are opportunities for you to be on the golf team as well as pursue your field of study. Learning about how different coaches handle these scenarios is an important part of the recruiting process.

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