What Does It Take To Get A Golf Scholarship

Question
Good day,
My name is John and I am working on a project for my Information Technology class.  I was hoping that you might help me.  My research question is: 揥hat does it take to get a golf scholarship?? Part of my research involves finding experts on the Internet.  I would really appreciate you answering a few questions for me.  I will take the information you provide me, compare it with what others have said and with other research findings, make some conclusions about my question, and then create a Web site.  
You need to be aware that I may be using any information you provide me on my Web site, but that I will keep your name confidential.  My Web site should be published by the middle of June and will be available on our school Web site (www.courtenaymiddleschool.com).
Here are my questions:
?  What does it take to get a golf scholarship
?  Who can get a golf scholarship
?  To get a golf scholarship which is more important, grades or ability
?  Where can you get a golf scholarship

My email address is [email protected] Thank you so much for taking the time to help me with my research.
John
A note from my Information Technology teacher:
Please know that by helping this student you will be helping with research and not doing the student's homework for him or her.  I have structured this project to include research by emailing experts.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at [email protected] .
Avi Luxenburg


Answer
Hi John, and thanks for your question.  Your research project sounds interesting.  I hope you have found some useful information.  By the way, are you writing from Canada?

I am in no way an expert on golf scholarships, but I do know several junior players from my area that have gone on to major colleges with the help of scholarships.  I received several offers myself back in the mid '80's when I was coming out of high school.

Most colleges offer some sort of scholarship for golf.  There are several things to consider:  Does the school have a "varsity" team, as opposed to a "club" team.  Varsity teams have financial backing from the schools, where club teams do not.  Most Division 1 schools have teams, some Division 2 and Division 3 have them, but not as many.

Anyone who plays can conceivably get a golf scholarship.  What you have to consider is the other part of your question:  Is it talent, grades or both?  It is both, plus your outside interests.  What coaches are looking for is playing ability mixed with the desire to be a student/athlete.  They will call and speak with you, have you come visit the campus, explain their program to you, what demands will be made on your time, etc.

Coaches will look at your playing record.  What kind of scores have you shot in competition?  What kind of tournaments have you competed in?  National or local events?  Are you ranked in your state/nationally/in your province?  What is your high school transcript like?  What were your college board scores?

If you have some other questions, let me know.  I hope my answers provide some insight.  You can always call schools and ask to be put in touch with the golf coach.  That would be your best source of info!

I wish you the best with your project.  If you have any follow up questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Rick Williams
PGA Head Professional
Bucks County Country Club
www.golfbucks.com