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To continue from last week where I gave some advice to 2019 recruits, this week it’s time to take on those 2020 recruits and my advice for them. Obviously, if you are a 2020 recruit you are well aware that the process is upon you. If you have not started then it’s certainly time to do that.

If you are a 2020 recruit still looking for a college golf home, here are a few pieces of advice:

  • Don’t panic! While you may hear that many of your friends have verbally committed there is still lots of time left to find a good college golf home. The next 4-6 months are actually some of the busiest in the recruiting process for coaches still seeking rising seniors
  • Make sure you are being realistic and not wasting your time focusing on schools that aren’t going to be interested in you. You are limited on the time left to find schools so try not to waste too much time on schools that aren’t realistic.
  • Try to take visits during times that you aren’t playing tournaments. You need face to face time with the coaches!
  • Don’t hesitate to reach back out to coaches you contacted early on in the process to see if anything has changed. Things happen so it’s possible they are looking again. Just don’t continue to hold out hope or contact them if they say they are definitely done.
  • Keep trying to contact new coaches and see what else may be out there for you. It’s not over until it’s over so be open-minded and proactive.
  • Play tournaments so that you can be seen! You have to make yourself visible and show that you are playing and working hard. Scores are very important at this stage!
  • Don’t rush your decision just because you feel like it’s getting later in the process, there is a lot of recruiting time still left so if you don’t feel like it’s the right fit then don’t make a decision just because you feel like you need to.
  • Be sure you are registered at www.eligibilitycenter.org and are up to date on your requirements
  • If you have not taken your ACT/SAT then you need to ASAP

Brandi Jackson

RecruitPKB College Consultant

If you need assistance with the college recruiting process, please contact Brandi at bjackson@pkbgt.org