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Things to Consider When You See a College Golf Commitment Post One of the hardest parts of the college golf recruiting journey is scrolling through social media and seeing another player announce their commitment. It’s easy to let comparison creep in or feel like you’re falling behind. However, the reality is that each player’s journey is unique, and what you see online rarely reflects the full picture. Here are a few important things to keep in mind when you come across those posts:   1. Timing matters, and not all commitments are created equal. The timing of a commitment—for example, commitments that happen in the fall of junior year versus the fall of senior year— can be significantly influenced by many factors, making the two situations not directly comparable . What a college coach desires and hopes to get in recruits early in the process will change [...]

Does Playing High School Golf Matter in the College Recruiting Process? Last week, I shared an article about this topic, so I wanted to share some insight through a video for those who prefer to watch instead of read, so you can check it out HERE

Does Playing High School Golf Matter in the College Recruiting Process? It’s a question often asked: Does playing high school golf matter in the college recruiting process? There can be valid arguments against playing, as I have heard stories of poor coaching, strict policies, and limited access to non-high school tournaments or private lessons that have hindered girls from pursuing important opportunities for their future college goals. But for the sake of this article, I want to focus on the bigger-picture value of high school golf—even though, at the end of the day, the scores themselves don’t carry much weight in recruiting. Scores Don’t Tell the Full StoryCollege coaches know that high school golf is played on shorter courses, not always run with the precision of a top-tier junior event, rules aren't always enforced, and course conditions can vary. Because of that, they don’t evaluate a player’s [...]