Recruiting for Girls vs Boys: Key Differences
Understanding the unique aspects of women's and men's golf recruiting
Scholarship Comparison
Women's Golf
Scholarships Available
6.0 full scholarships per team
Typical Team Size
8-12 players
Scholarship Distribution
Often split among 8-10 players
Men's Golf
Scholarships Available
4.5 full scholarships per team
Typical Team Size
10-15 players
Scholarship Distribution
Often split among 6-8 players
Competition Level Differences
Women's Golf Recruiting Standards
Elite Programs
Scoring Average: 72-75
Handicap: +2 to +4
Competitive Programs
Scoring Average: 75-78
Handicap: 0 to +2
Opportunity Programs
Scoring Average: 78-82
Handicap: 2 to 6
Men's Golf Recruiting Standards
Elite Programs
Scoring Average: 70-73
Handicap: +3 to +6
Competitive Programs
Scoring Average: 73-76
Handicap: 0 to +3
Opportunity Programs
Scoring Average: 76-80
Handicap: 2 to 5
Tournament Participation
Women's Golf Tournaments
Premier Events
Girls Junior PGA Championship, AJGA Rolex Tournament of Champions
Regional Focus
State amateur championships, regional AJGA events
Field Sizes
Generally smaller fields, more opportunities to excel
Men's Golf Tournaments
Premier Events
U.S. Junior Amateur, Junior PGA Championship, AJGA events
Broader Competition
More tournaments available, higher participation rates
Field Sizes
Larger fields, more competitive depth
Recruiting Timeline Differences
Women's Golf Timeline
Sophomore Year
Initial interest, camp invitations, coach awareness
Junior Year
Serious communication begins, unofficial visits
Senior Year
Official visits, commitments, signing period
Men's Golf Timeline
Sophomore Year
Building resume, early coach contact
Junior Year
Intense recruiting period, multiple visits
Senior Year
Final decisions, competitive scholarship offers
Coaching Approach Differences
Women's Golf Coaches Look For
Technical Skills
Solid fundamentals, consistent ball-striking, good short game
Mental Approach
Course management, emotional control, competitive drive
Team Dynamics
Leadership potential, positive attitude, team chemistry
Academic Focus
Strong emphasis on academic achievement and graduation rates
Men's Golf Coaches Look For
Physical Attributes
Distance, power, athletic ability, physical maturity
Competition Results
Tournament wins, low rounds, consistency under pressure
Technical Potential
Swing mechanics, improvement trajectory, coachability
Competitive Fire
Desire to win, handling pressure, clutch performance
Unique Opportunities
Women's Golf Advantages
More Scholarships
6.0 scholarships vs 4.5 for men
Less Competition
Fewer players competing for spots
Growing Support
Increased investment in women's programs
Professional Pathways
LPGA opportunities and growth
Men's Golf Advantages
More Programs
Larger number of college programs available
Tournament Opportunities
More competitive events and exposure
Professional Options
PGA Tour and extensive mini-tour system
Industry Connections
Broader network in golf industry
Recruitment Strategy Adjustments
For Female Golfers
- • Emphasize academic achievements and career goals
- • Highlight leadership roles and team contributions
- • Focus on consistency and improvement trends
- • Showcase versatility and adaptability
- • Demonstrate mental toughness and resilience
- • Build relationships with female assistant coaches
For Male Golfers
- • Emphasize competitive achievements and low rounds
- • Highlight physical attributes and distance
- • Focus on tournament results and rankings
- • Showcase technical skills and improvement potential
- • Demonstrate clutch performance under pressure
- • Build relationships early due to higher competition