- Men's: 4.5 Scholarships Per Team | 297 Teams | Average Roster Size of 10
- Women's: 6 Scholarships Per Team | 259 Teams | Average Roster Size of 8
Golf Scholarships and Information
A look at the numbers and resources behind scoring a golf scholarship
Scholarship Numbers
NCAA Division I
NCAA Division II
- Men's: 3.6 Scholarships Per Team | 239 Teams | Average Roster Size of 11
- Women's: 5.4 Scholarships Per Team | 195 Teams | Average Roster Size of 8
NCAA Division III
- Men's: 0 Scholarships Per Team | 295 Teams | Average Roster Size of 11
- Women's: 0 Scholarships Per Team | 197 Teams | Average Roster Size of 8
NAIA
- Men's: 5 Scholarships Per Team | 170 Teams | Average Roster Size of 10
- Women's: 5 Scholarships Per Team | 146 Teams | Average Roster Size of 7
NJCAA
- Men's: 8 Scholarships Per Team | 191 Teams | Average Roster Size of 8
- Women's: 8 Scholarships Per Team | 80 Teams | Average Roster Size of 5
Statistics via NCAA and Scholarship Stats.
Out of the 148,823 high school boys golfers in the United States, only 5.8% will play some level of NCAA golf. For the 72,582 high school girls golfers, the percentage is 7.2%. If you look only at Division 1, the percentages drop to 2% and 3% respectively.
-Source: NCAA and NFHSA
Recruiting Calendar
Freshman
Freshmen in high school can accept and submit: Questionnaires, Camp Information, NCAA Materials and Nonathletic Publications.
Sophomore
Sophomores in high school can accept and submit: Questionnaires, Camp Information, NCAA Materials and Nonathletic Publications.
Junior
Juniors in high school can accept: Questionnaires, Camp Information, NCAA Materials and Nonathletic Publications, Other Recruiting Materials, Electronic Correspondence.
Senior
Seniors in high school can accept: Questionnaires, Camp Information, NCAA Materials and Nonathletic Publications, Other Recruiting Materials, Electronic Correspondence, Telephone calls, Off-campus contact, and official visits.
- Source: NCAA
Out of the 148,823 high school boys golfers in the United States, only 5.8% will play some level of NCAA golf. For the 72,582 high school girls golfers, the percentage is 7.2%. If you look only at Division 1, the percentages drop to 2% and 3% respectively.
-Source: NCAA and NFHSA
Top 10 Recruiting FAQs
- What are the most frequently asked questions concerning scholarships?
- How do players verbally commit to schools so early in the process?
- When should junior golfers begin visiting and researching colleges?
- How do college coaches work junior golf tournaments?
- Will playing AJGA events increase my chances of earning a college golf scholarship?
- What is a parent's role in the recruiting process?
- What is a typical week like in the life of a college golfer?
- Do coaches really care about academics?
- Are unofficial visits to college campuses necessary?
- Is it a good idea to withdraw after a poor round?
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Guides, Articles, and Blogs
- Knowing NCAA Rules and Regulations
- Are Golf Scholarships Negotiable?
- How to Act When a College Coach is Watching
- The Intro Email and Elevator Pitch
- When Should Juniors Expect Scholarship Offers
- Do Coaches Really Care About Academics?
- Do You Have the Game to Play College Golf?
- How Do College Golf Scores Compare to Junior Golf Scores?
- Is a Walk-On Opportunity the "Best Fit" for Me?
- Just How Big is College Golf?
- What is a Typical Week Like in the Life of a College Golfer?
- Will Playing AJGA Events Increase My Chances of Earning a Scholarship?
- What's the Story on Club Golf?
- Are there Benefits to Playing on a High School Golf Team?
- How to Say You Aren't Interested
- Ways to Lose Your College Golf Scholarship Chances
