RecruitPKB: Tips for Making Your Decision

As the decision-making time continues for many rising seniors and even some rising juniors, here are a few tips on things to consider as that time comes for you. Keep in mind, these are just a few general suggestions. The decision-making part of this process is a very specific and personal process for each individual recruit. Many factors have different levels of importance that play a role in what decision is best for you. Every recruit does need to ask plenty of questions, consider their priorities, see this as a long-term commitment, and take their time to make a decision. VIEW HERE   -Brandi Jackson, RecruitPKB College Consultant For questions or to schedule your free PKB 30 Minute Initial Consultation send an email to bjackson@pkbgt.org

By |2025-08-06T15:36:32-04:00August 5th, 2025|College Recruiting Articles|0 Comments
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RecruitPKB: When Do I Start The Process?

A question I get asked often through social media, consultations, and during seminars is "When should I start the process?" As with many things in the process, there are rarely definitive answers, and this is one of the tougher ones to answer. While the June 15th date is the start of the coach communication phase of the process, there is plenty that can and should be done prior to that point. When and what needs to be done is more about the strength of a player's resume than their age. Some 8th and 9th graders who are shooting in the 70s from 5800+ yards, top-ranked in their recruiting class, and have a goal of playing high-level DI likely need to create a resume and recruiting video, begin to send out intro emails, engage on social media, and attend camps and college tourneys. However, a 9th or 10th [...]

By |2025-06-05T13:14:43-04:00June 3rd, 2025|College Recruiting Articles|0 Comments
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RecruitPKB: A Look at DI and DII Collegiate Averages

While this process has a great deal of subjectivity to it, I've come to appreciate data and numbers more over the years. This is a chart compiled of the average scores for the top 5 individuals from a mix of DI and DII  programs (through May 15th of the 2024-2025 season). Typically, collegiate tournaments for mid and top DI plus top DII programs are played from approximately 6000-6200 yards, with lower DI and lower DII played slightly shorter. Also, collegiate tournaments are set up more difficult with pin placements, faster greens, and overall tougher conditions given the time of year that collegiate golf is played (not summer golf weather). And the added pressure of your coach and teammates counting on you heightens the stress level just a bit when you step on that first tee each time. So, a typical rule of thumb isa  2-3 stroke difference [...]

By |2025-05-15T15:36:37-04:00May 14th, 2025|College Recruiting Articles|0 Comments
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RecruitPKB: Emails MUST be Specific

When we say emails have to be specific that does not simply mean you can include the coach’s name and the school name. ❌That doesn’t cut it these days! You also can’t just say “Your facilities are awesome and you have excellent academics” ❌It is likely not going to impress a coach either! You have to show you’ve done some actual research and know some legitimate insight about the school, golf program, and the coach. ✅ Do the research ✅ Do the work ✅ Trust the process If you want to learn more, here is a short Instagram clip I shared on this topic! WATCH HERE  

By |2025-03-19T20:49:24-04:00March 19th, 2025|College Recruiting Articles|0 Comments
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RecruitPKB: Prepare for Tournaments Better

Many times I hear girls and parents say “But I played great during my practice round and shot __ ” but then didn't play well during the tournament, or “I play well when I play at home” and think that compares to rounds at away courses and during competition. Bottomline, is that those are not and never will be the same as tournament golf. The goal is to better prepare for the difference and how you are inherently going to feel and react during tournaments. One way to avoid this scenario is to use practice rounds to learn the course and better prepare for the tournament, not as a time to keep score. This avoids even setting an expectation for a certain score that you "should" shoot during the tournament when conditions change and you are now truly focused on shooting an actual score. Instead, use it [...]

By |2025-03-12T13:05:22-04:00March 12th, 2025|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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RecruitPKB: Starting the Process Webinar

Are you getting ready to start the college recruiting process? Check out the most recent PKBGT webinar for insight on tackling those initial steps. Understand the NCAA Rules and Eligibility  Insight Into Scholarships Scoring Average Standards for Playing in College Creating a Resume and Video Contacting Coaches WATCH HERE   -Brandi Jackson, RecruitPKB College Consultant For questions or to schedule your free PKB 30-Minute Initial Consultation send an email to bjackson@pkbgt.org

By |2025-01-29T12:11:06-05:00January 25th, 2025|College Recruiting Articles|0 Comments
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RecruitPKB: Advice for 2026s

Listen up 2026 recruits... First, let me start by saying that it is very competitive and there are a lot of really good players. Plus there are a lot of really good academic girls. That's a great thing! Really good academic female golfers are not the exception, they are typically the rule. Again, that's a great thing! I know that may not ease the stress you’re feeling but it is just to state some truths which is what you have to at least accept first. Then you can face things head on knowing what you are up against and where you fit with the timing for the process.  There are currently approximately 264 girls in the 2026 recruiting class with a scoring differential below 2 on JGS. This group of players (plus some international recruits) has been the majority of the focus for coaches as they try to [...]

By |2025-01-08T21:25:55-05:00December 14th, 2024|College Recruiting Articles|0 Comments
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RecruitPKB: Handshake Tips

Making a good first impression on a coach (or anyone) is such an important skill to master. Start by practicing your handshake. Here are some tips: Smile: A big smile always makes a good first impression Hearty Hand: Firm grip but don’t overdo it Address: Address them by name if you know it. Or just introduce yourself by name and say “nice to meet you” Keep Eye Contact: Maintain good eye contact. Try not to look down or away. Smile with your eyes Enthusiasm Wins: Good energy and excitement to meet them. -Brandi Jackson, RecruitPKB College Consultant For questions or to schedule your free PKB 30 Minute Initial Consultation send an email to bjackson@pkbgt.org

By |2024-12-04T15:51:12-05:00December 5th, 2024|College Recruiting Articles|0 Comments
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RecruitPKB: When Parents Should Talk to Coaches

Parents have been told over and over that they should allow their children to take the initiative with the recruiting process and do all of the communication. While this is true, it has caused many parents to believe that they should never interact with the coaches during the process. However, there comes a time during the process when the parents should feel comfortable asking the coaches some questions. Parents certainly need to be involved as the offers are given and it's closer to decision-making time, especially when the topic of money is discussed. Parents may have to be honest with their child and coach about the amount of scholarship they will need to get their child to that school. This is certainly an acceptable conversation for the parent and coach to have before any decision is made. Also, a parent may want to discuss the housing situation [...]

By |2024-10-09T20:47:23-04:00October 9th, 2024|College Recruiting Articles|0 Comments
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RecruitPKB: I Was Playing Well Until

"I was playing decent before I was talking to coaches. And when I started talking to them my scores went higher. I feel really stressed." - Prospective Student Athlete In many ways, this is almost inevitable. No matter when you start the process, there is almost always going to be a shift in your mentality and expectations. Even if you have big goals of playing college golf at an early age, it’s difficult to avoid the added stress and pressure that the actual recruiting process can place on you. It is meant to be a learning, challenging, uncomfortable process that helps you decide a big piece of your future. For some recruits, the stress isn’t seen as much in their actual games bc they were able to get over stages of development prior to the process starting for them.  The process may actually make them strive more [...]

By |2024-10-02T07:49:36-04:00October 1st, 2024|College Recruiting Articles|0 Comments
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