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The path to collegiate golf can be difficult and intimidating. The first step in the recruiting process is establishing a game plan. That is where we come in. We are here to help you understand the process and help you achieve your dreams of playing college golf.
RecruitPKB offers a way to connect current PKBGT players with opportunities in the collegiate game. This new service offers advice from our college consultant, insight into the recruiting experience and ways to become a more complete golfer. Our network of over 650 PKBGT alumni in the college ranks along with our resource center can help you on your way to playing college golf.
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RecruitPKB: Everything You Need to Know to Begin the Recruiting Process
It's been a while since I've walked through the foundational steps of the college recruiting process, so for those of you just getting started — here's a straightforward rundown of what the journey looks like from beginning to end. Step 1: Get an Evaluation Start by getting an evaluation from a qualified third party who genuinely understands junior girls golf, women's college golf, and the girls recruiting process specifically. There is a lot of information out there — and unfortunately, a lot of it is misleading or easy to misinterpret. Because this process looks different for every player, getting an honest, experienced outside perspective from the start will help you understand exactly how the process aligns with your goals, timeline, and expectations. Step 2: Understand the NCAA Rules Know the rules before you act. There have been significant changes to the recruiting process over the years that affect both players and coaches, so it's important to understand what's allowed, when communication can begin, and [...]
RecruitPKB: When Should I Start the College Recruiting Process?
One of the questions I get asked most often — through social media, during consultations, and at seminars — is simple: "When should I start the process?" Like so many things in recruiting, there's rarely a clean, definitive answer. And honestly, this one is among the trickier ones. While June 15th marks the start of the coach communication phase, there is plenty that can and should be happening before that date ever arrives. The real answer to when isn't always about age — it's more about the strength of a player's resume and where her game currently stands. An 8th or 9th grader shooting in the 70s from 5,800+ yards, ranked among the top players in her recruiting class, with a goal of playing high-level Division I golf? She likely needs to be building her resume and recruiting video, sending intro emails, engaging on social media, and attending camps and college tournaments. The process is relevant now for her. On the other hand, a [...]
RecruitPKB: Ways to Make a Genuine Connection in Your Intro Email
Ways to Make a Genuine Connection in Your Intro Email In over 15 years of working in this industry, one thing has never changed: your emails to coaches must be specific and personalized. What has changed is the level of genuine insight and uniqueness that's now required — because as the years have gone on, more and more recruits are getting help from people like me or tapping into the wealth of educational resources available, like this very article. Simply commenting on a recent tournament finish is quickly becoming an outdated move. At best, it feels generic; at worst, it feels like you didn't really try. Finding deeper, more specific ways to show a coach you've truly done your homework — and that you're a real fit for their program — will give you a meaningful edge over the recruits who are still only doing half the work. About the Program National ranking — Reference where the program finished in the Clippd rankings or [...]
RecruitPKB: Your College Golf Resume Could Be Costing You — Here’s How to Get It Right
Create a college golf resume. Sounds simple enough, right? Wrong. After 15 years of working with junior female golfers through the recruiting process, I have seen just about every version of a recruiting resume you can imagine — and I am here to tell you that a bad resume can quietly end your chances with a coach before the conversation ever really begins. I have seen resumes that are nearly impossible to read. Resumes with no tournament scores — which is the single most important thing a coach needs to see. Resumes that are buried behind a broken link or locked behind a file that a coach cannot even open. And resumes that are beautifully designed but missing half the information a coach actually needs to evaluate a recruit. Here is the truth: you may only get one shot to capture a coach's attention. If they cannot quickly find what they are looking for, they will move on. They are busy, they are evaluating [...]
RecruitPKB: What Is Golf IQ — And Do College Coaches Think You Have It? Part 2
This is Part 2 from a coach survey I conducted, in which I asked college coaches to weigh in on the recruiting process. Every coach is different, but what follows represents some of the most consistent and eye-opening themes from their responses. The question: What are some examples you look for to help identify good golf IQ and players who can compete and get better at the next level? The responses were fascinating — and honestly, every junior golfer and her parents should read this carefully. Play Golf. A Lot of It. One of the most practical pieces of advice came from a coach who said simply: "Players that play a lot of golf have more golf IQ than those that beat balls. My advice is to play as much as they can with all different people — adults, boys, anyone." There is no substitute for on-course experience. The range can improve your mechanics, but it cannot teach you how to think, compete, or [...]
RecruitPKB: What Is Golf IQ — And Do College Coaches Think You Have It? Part 1
This is from a coach survey I conducted, in which I asked college coaches to weigh in on the recruiting process. Every coach is different, but what follows represents some of the most consistent and eye-opening themes from their responses. The question: What are some examples you look for to help identify good golf IQ and players who can compete and get better at the next level? The responses were fascinating — and honestly, every junior golfer and her parents should read this carefully. It Starts With How You Handle Adversity If there was one theme that dominated the coach responses, it was this: they are watching how you respond when things go wrong — not when they go right. As one coach put it plainly, "I love to watch players during their rough rounds. College golf will likely be more challenging than their prior experiences, so if they cannot handle failure before college..." The sentence didn't need to be finished. The message was [...]
RecruitPKB: What College Coaches Really Think About Your Social Media
Over the years, I have conducted coach surveys to ask their opinions on different topics. Below are some of the responses from coaches on their views of social media in the recruiting process. Don't feel like social media is something you must use in the process if you aren't comfortable with it, but it can be a great resource for exposure and research. Keep in mind that every coach is different — they look for different things and have varying opinions — but what follows represents some of the most common and consistent themes from their responses. What are the best ways for recruits to use social media during the process? And what turns you off? What Coaches Want to See The responses were remarkably consistent on this one. Coaches want to see a genuine mix of golf and personality — not a highlight reel, and not a personal diary, but an authentic window into who you are as both a player and a [...]
RecruitPKB: Sharing Your Tournament Results with College Coaches
Sharing Your Tournament Results with College Coaches Now that spring golf is in full swing, many of you have built up a solid list of tournament results. If you haven't been keeping coaches updated along the way, now is the perfect time to compile everything into a clean, organized format and send it out. Format matters. Coaches are busy, so make your results easy to read at a glance. A chart or bullet-point list works best and should include the following for each tournament: Date & Tournament Name Golf Course Scores & Finish Stats — par, yardage, slope, and rating (when available) Most coaches will already be familiar with the tournaments in your region, including the course conditions and strength of the field. However, if you're reaching out to coaches outside your area, don't assume they have that context — a little extra detail goes a long way. Be thorough and be honest. If you've already sent an introductory email with your full resume, [...]
RecruitPKB: How to Handle Bad Breaks on the Golf Course Like a Pro
How to Handle Bad Breaks on the Golf Course Like a Pro Every player, no matter their skill level, will eventually face a bad break on the course. A ball that kicks into a bunker instead of onto the green. A putt that lips out instead of going in. A buried lie in the sand when you needed a clean shot. These moments are as much a part of golf as the game itself — and in many ways, they're what make it so compelling. The real question isn't whether bad breaks will happen. They will. The question is what you do when they do. The Jordan Spieth Example During the playoff at the Shell Houston Open several years ago, Jordan Spieth was set up over a greenside bunker shot when a camera or phone went off mid-backswing. He flinched, caught the ball fat, and the shot cost him dearly. In the moment, he was visibly frustrated. But listen to what he said afterward: [...]
RecruitPKB: Prepare for Tournaments Better
Why Practice Rounds Don’t Equal Tournament Scores—and How to Prepare for That One of the most common things I hear from players and parents is: “But I played great during my practice round and shot ___.”or“I always play well at my home course.” And then the tournament comes… and the results don’t match. The reality is simple: practice rounds and tournament rounds are not the same—and they never will be. The goal isn’t to make them the same. The goal is to prepare for the difference—and understand how you’re going to feel, think, and react when it actually counts. Stop Keeping Score in Practice Rounds One of the biggest mistakes players make is treating practice rounds like tournaments. When you keep score, you start creating expectations:“I shot this yesterday, so I should shoot this again.” But conditions change. Pin locations change. Weather changes. Most importantly, pressure changes. Instead of focusing on score, shift your mindset. A practice round is not about proving anything. It’s [...]