Using an Agency Vs. D.I.Y.

Pro’s• They will send your portfolio to

hundreds of College’s across the U.S.

• They will guarantee finding you a College, and come back to you with an offer or even multiple offers.

AGENCY

Con’s• Charge fee’s of +/- £1000

• Not always priority

• They will seek offers from any school they can, not always the best schools academically or athletically, or that will be suitable for you individually

YOURSELF

Pro’s• You can target the Colleges that you

are specifically interested in.

• College coaches are more likely to read a personal email or letter, than the ten’s they receive every day from placement agencies.

• Show’s the coach that you have the independence and initiative to succeed at College.

• Gives you the chance to sell yourself to the coach.

Con’s• Time and effort on your part

Choosing Colleges

1. Location: weather, lifestyle, area (City, College Town etc.)

2. Athletic Division: NCAA Div. 1, Div. 2, Div. 3, NAIA, Junior College

3. Academics: The coach will be able to tell you how the school ranks academically.

4. Golf Teams previous results under the current coach: Have they

improved ranking? Won Tournaments? Scoring Averages?

Scholarships

• Each team is given a certain number of scholarships by the NCAA, depending on golfing and academic standards.

• If the Coach has 5 full scholarships available, he can divide that 500% amongst his team however he wishes.

• The percentage of scholarship you receive, is the percentage of school fees that will be covered.

ExampleFees 1 Year = $30,000 Tuition and Housing

50% = $15,000 – Leaving $15,000 to be funded by yourself + Extra costs including Food and Books. = Around $17,000 to be funded.

However, the Coach can pay for Food and Housing if he is willing to do so.

100% Scholarship will include everything.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

7am-10amPractice

7amCardio

7am-10amPractice

7amCardio

7am-10amPractice

11am Classes

7.30am – 8.15amWeights

11amClasses

7.30am-8.15amWeights

11amClasses

9.15amClasses

9.15amClasses

1pmFirst Tee Time

at GC

1pmFirst Tee Time

at GC7pm-9pmStudy Hall

8pm-9pmStudy Hall

7pm -9pmStudy Hall

8pm -9pm Study Hall

Free or

Tournament Travel

Standard Week – During Playing Months

Del Mar Country ClubRancho Santa Fe. San Diego

Par 72 7,230 Yards C.S.S. 74

San Diego CC

Barona Ranch Resort

Torrey Pines CC

The Bridges Club

Tournament Week

1. Expect to travel and then play a practice round the same day

2. Possible second practice round before the tournament, but this happens

very infrequently

3. 36 Holes shotgun start, usually at 7.30am – expect rounds to last 5

hours. No stops between rounds. Continuous 36 Hole play

4. 18 Holes, Shotgun start at 8.00am – Travel back to College, homework

on the way if flying.

5. Back to classes

Key Points to College life in the U.S.

1. Time Management

2. Complete Academic work A.S.A.P.

3. Keep on top of fitness work

4. Balance

5. Enjoy the Opportunity