RecruitPKB: Attend a College Tourney

📌 One of the most important recruiting assignments I give my players: Go watch college golf tournaments. I cannot emphasize this enough. With the spring season getting underway, now is the perfect time to plan a trip to watch a college tournament. If you are actively going through the recruiting process and communicating with multiple coaches, you need to see them in action. It’s one thing to sit in an office, talk on the phone, and ask questions. It’s another thing entirely to see how a coach actually leads during competition. That’s where you truly learn who they are. Every coach has a different style. Some are intense and demanding. Others are more laid-back and relaxed. Often, that tone depends on how the team is playing—but not always. Pay close attention to how coaches interact with their players and how players respond. As you watch, ask yourself: [...]

By |2026-02-04T11:45:48-05:00February 2nd, 2026|College Recruiting Articles|0 Comments
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RecruitPKB: Tournament Schedule Insight

I’m often asked which tournaments or tours junior golfers should play—and how many tournaments they need on their schedule. The truth is: this isn’t a question with a simple answer. There is no “one-size-fits-all” tournament plan. Every player is different, and tournament schedules should reflect a player’s individual goals, expectations, experience, family demands, priorities, and financial means. A few factors that influence tournament scheduling include (but aren’t limited to): • College golf goals & current resume. Early on, the number of tournaments and just getting experience may matter more as players need to development their game. As improvement happens, the focus often shifts to the quality of events and how that relates to your college golf goals. • Geographic location. Tournament availability varies by state. Some players have more local options, while others must travel to compete consistently. • Family logistics. Not every family has the [...]

By |2026-01-23T13:04:13-05:00January 21st, 2026|College Recruiting Articles|0 Comments
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RecruitPKB: More Reflection and Planning

Happy New Year!I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and enjoyed quality time with family and friends. As we say goodbye to 2025 and step into a new year, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on what you accomplished and begin planning for what lies ahead in 2026. I always do an in-depth reflection and planning series with my girls this time of year, and I find it very beneficial for them and myself as I work to assist them through the process. To those who signed a scholarship agreement or verbally committed to play college golf—congratulations! And to those who chose a different path for their future, congratulations to you as well. College golf is not the right fit for every young golfer, but making a thoughtful decision about your future is something to be proud of. To every young lady who practiced until dark, [...]

By |2025-12-30T14:23:40-05:00December 30th, 2025|College Recruiting Articles|0 Comments
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RecruitPKB: Taking Time Off: Why It’s Part of the Process

Taking Time Off: Why It’s Part of the Process I once had a conversation on Instagram with a young golfer that stuck with me: Her: “What are your thoughts on taking a break from golf? Like, not picking up a club for two to four weeks?”Me: “I see absolutely nothing wrong with it if you feel it’s needed — I’d almost encourage it, especially if you’ve never taken a break like that before.”Her: “Thank you! I just see other girls still grinding it out, but I don’t want to get burned out. I need to focus on me and not feel FOMO.”Me: “Exactly. A couple of weeks off will not hurt you. You have a long golf career ahead, and rest is just as important as the work you’re putting in.” Rest is Part of the Game We often see quotes with Tiger hitting balls in the [...]

By |2025-11-13T13:06:33-05:00November 12th, 2025|College Recruiting Articles|0 Comments
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RecruitPKB: Why Won’t The Coach Reply?

First, we are going to assume the NCAA rules allow the coach to respond (current 2026 and 2027 recruits). Once that is established, there are several reasons why you may not get responses, with the most common usually being that you aren’t being realistic with the strength of the golf program. But here are a few reasons why the coach may not be responding to your attempts to contact them: 1. The golf program isn’t realistic for your resume 2. Your academics aren’t strong enough for the school 3. It was a poorly written intro email 4. Your resume doesn’t have all the necessary info 5. They are done with your recruiting class 6. They are busy and just not focused on recruiting 7. They simply aren’t interested or are not seeking out new prospects I know it can be really frustrating not to get responses [...]

By |2025-10-24T15:33:12-04:00October 20th, 2025|College Recruiting Articles|0 Comments
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RecruitPKB: Practice Rounds vs Tourney Rounds

I wrote an article about this topic a few years ago, but it’s one that continues to come up — and for good reason. You’ve probably heard it (or said it yourself): “She shot 72 in her practice round… why can’t she do that in tournaments?” As a long-time competitive player and coach, I want to respond with, “It’s just not the same thing.”But I know that answer alone doesn’t help anyone understand why it’s different — so let’s take a closer look at what truly separates practice rounds (and on-course practice) from tournament play. The Consequences Are Real Even when a player takes her practice rounds seriously — counts every stroke, plays with focus, and stays disciplined — there’s still one key element missing: real consequences. In practice, no one’s asking you to sign a scorecard. There’s no live leaderboard. You don’t have coaches, friends, [...]

By |2025-10-15T15:11:38-04:00October 14th, 2025|College Recruiting Articles|0 Comments
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RecruitPKB: Things to Consider When You See a College Golf Commitment Post

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 [...]

By |2025-10-07T19:44:31-04:00October 7th, 2025|College Recruiting Articles|0 Comments
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RecruitPKB: Video: Why Playing High School Golf Still Matters in the College Recruiting Process

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

By |2025-09-19T15:05:08-04:00September 19th, 2025|College Recruiting Articles|0 Comments
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RecruitPKB: Why Playing High School Golf Still Matters in the College Recruiting Process

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 [...]

By |2025-09-11T09:05:43-04:00September 11th, 2025|College Recruiting Articles|1 Comment
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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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