Golf Recruiting Timeline
Freshman Year
Start building your resume with tournament results and academics. Create a recruiting profile and take unofficial campus visits. Coaches can send questionnaires and camp info.
Sophomore Year
Continue competing in national tournaments. After June 15, Division I and II coaches can send personalized emails and letters. You can contact coaches anytime.
Junior Year
Coaches can meet you on-campus starting August 1 and off-campus (e.g., at tournaments) after June 15. Official visits (paid by schools) can begin September 1. Narrow your target schools.
Senior Year
Official visits continue, and you may receive verbal offers. Sign a National Letter of Intent (NLI) starting in April. Division III and NAIA have more flexible contact rules.
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Get Noticed
Coaches often rely on student-initiated contact to identify potential recruits, as they may not discover athletes otherwise, even highly talented ones.
Build an online recruiting profile for Instagram and X. Include photos, videos, and tournament scores. Send introductory emails and contact coahces as early as your freshman year. Send coaches to your profiles.
Create a Digital Profile and Reach Out
Play in events like AJGA, FCG, or TJGT tournaments, where coaches scout top talent. High school results are often overlooked, so focus on national rankings.
Compete in National Tournaments
Coaches look for players who handle pressure and adversity well. Demonstrate coachability and a strong work ethic in tournaments and camps.
Showcase Mental Toughness
A high GPA and test scores (e.g., SAT/ACT) are critical, as coaches prioritize academically eligible athletes.