Golf Scholarships & Financial Aid
Complete guide to earning golf scholarships and funding your college golf career
💰 Types of Golf Scholarships
Full Scholarships
- • Cover all expenses (tuition, room, board)
- • Extremely competitive
- • Top-tier programs only
- • 4.5 scholarships max per men's team
- • 6 scholarships max per women's team
Partial Scholarships
- • Most common type
- • Split among multiple players
- • Variable amounts
- • Can be combined with academic aid
- • Renewable each year
Academic Scholarships
- • Based on academic merit
- • Not counted against golf limit
- • High GPA requirements
- • Standardized test scores
- • Can stack with athletic aid
🏆 NCAA Division Breakdown
Division I
Scholarship Limits
- • Men: 4.5 scholarships
- • Women: 6 scholarships
- • Can be divided among team
- • Equivalency sport
Academic Requirements
- • Minimum 2.3 GPA
- • 16 core courses
- • SAT/ACT scores
- • NCAA Clearinghouse approval
Competition Level
- • Highest level
- • Top junior rankings needed
- • National tournaments
- • Professional coaching
Division II
Scholarship Limits
- • Men: 3.6 scholarships
- • Women: 5.4 scholarships
- • Partial scholarships common
- • Good opportunities
Academic Requirements
- • Minimum 2.2 GPA
- • 16 core courses
- • Lower test score requirements
- • NCAA Clearinghouse
Competition Level
- • Competitive level
- • Regional rankings helpful
- • State tournaments
- • Development focus
📋 Application Timeline
Freshman & Sophomore Year
Academic Focus
- • Take challenging courses
- • Maintain high GPA
- • Begin SAT/ACT prep
- • Track core course progress
Golf Development
- • Join junior golf programs
- • Work with golf instructor
- • Play competitive tournaments
- • Build tournament resume
Junior Year
College Research
- • Research target schools
- • Create target list
- • Visit campuses
- • Meet with coaches
Recruitment
- • Create golf resume
- • Film swing videos
- • Begin coach communication
- • Attend showcases
Senior Year
Applications
- • Submit college applications
- • Complete financial aid forms
- • Take official campus visits
- • Negotiate scholarships
Final Steps
- • Make final school choice
- • Sign National Letter of Intent
- • Register with NCAA
- • Prepare for transition