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How to Build a Golf Resume for Coaches
Create a compelling golf resume that showcases your potential to college coaches
1. Header Information
Essential Contact Details
- • Full Name (as it appears on official documents)
- • Phone Number (cell phone preferred)
- • Email Address (professional, not a nickname)
- • Mailing Address (city, state, zip code)
- • High School (name, city, state)
- • Graduation Year
- • Date of Birth
- • Height/Weight
2. Academic Information
Academic Metrics
- • GPA: Unweighted and weighted
- • Class Rank: If available
- • SAT/ACT Scores: Include all attempts
- • Core Course GPA: NCAA approved courses
Academic Honors
- • Honor Roll/Dean's List
- • National Honor Society
- • Academic scholarships/awards
- • Advanced Placement courses
3. Golf Achievements & Statistics
Scoring Statistics
- • Current Handicap Index
- • Lowest 18-hole Score (tournament play)
- • Scoring Average (last 20 rounds)
- • Driving Distance Average
- • Driving Accuracy Percentage
- • Greens in Regulation Percentage
- • Putting Average
Tournament Achievements
- • Tournament Wins (list by year and event)
- • Top 5 Finishes (significant tournaments)
- • Top 10 Finishes (major events)
- • Cuts Made (percentage in competitive events)
- • State Championships (individual and team)
- • Regional/National Events (AJGA, HJGT, etc.)
4. Tournament History Format
Recommended Format
2024 Tournament Results
• State Amateur Championship - T5 (72-69-71=212)
• AJGA Junior at Pebble Beach - T15 (74-72-70=216)
• Regional Junior Championship - 1st (68-71-69=208)
• High School State Championship - T3 (70-73-72=215)
2023 Tournament Results
• [Continue chronologically...]
5. High School Golf Experience
Team Accomplishments
- • Years on varsity team
- • Team captain roles
- • Team conference championships
- • State tournament appearances
- • Individual conference honors
Individual Records
- • School course records
- • Match play record
- • All-conference selections
- • All-state recognition
- • Team MVP awards
6. Additional Activities & Leadership
Golf-Related Activities
- • Junior golf associations (AJGA, HJGT, etc.)
- • Golf camps and clinics attended
- • Golf instruction/coaching experience
- • Volunteer work at golf events
- • Golf course employment
Other Activities
- • Community service projects
- • Other sports participation
- • Student government roles
- • Club memberships
- • Part-time employment
7. References
Include Contact Information For:
- • High School Golf Coach (name, phone, email)
- • Golf Instructor/Teaching Professional
- • Academic Reference (teacher or counselor)
- • Character Reference (community leader or employer)
Always ask permission before listing someone as a reference
Pro Tips for Resume Success
Avoid These Mistakes
- • Including recreational rounds in statistics
- • Exaggerating achievements or scores
- • Using unprofessional email addresses
- • Making the resume too long (2 pages max)
- • Forgetting to update regularly
Best Practices
- • Update after every tournament
- • Include only tournament rounds in stats
- • Use consistent formatting throughout
- • Proofread for spelling and grammar
- • Save as PDF when sending to coaches