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, use this as an opportunity to follow up with your tournament results along with some personal insight into your game — what you’ve been working on, how you’ve been competing, and what’s been happening off the course as well.

It’s tempting to leave out the bad rounds, but include everything. Coaches understand that every player has tough days and difficult tournaments. What they want is the full picture — and they will look online if something seems missing. Leaving out poor scores can quietly damage your credibility.

If extenuating circumstances affected a result — severe weather, an injury, or illness — a brief side note is perfectly appropriate. Just be mindful that coaches will notice patterns. Frequent withdrawals or a consistent string of explanations for bad rounds can raise red flags.

Once your results are compiled and polished, send them out to every coach on your list. A well-presented update keeps you on their radar and shows the kind of organization and professionalism they look for in a recruit.

If you need any assistance with developing your resume or contacting coaches please contact Recruit PKB College Recruiting Consultant Brandi Jackson at brandi@brandijacksongolf.