Golf is a popular sport across the world, with millions of people playing the game every year. For those who excel in the sport, golf scholarships can be a great way to get a college education while pursuing their passion for golf. In this blog post, we’ll explore what golf scholarships are, how to qualify for them, and what you can expect if you receive one.
What are golf scholarships?
Golf scholarships are financial awards given to student-athletes who excel in golf and want to pursue a college education. These scholarships can cover a variety of expenses, including tuition, room and board, textbooks, and other fees associated with attending college.
How to qualify for golf scholarships
To qualify for a golf scholarship, you need to have a strong academic and athletic record. This typically includes maintaining a strong academic level at school and scoring well on standardised tests like the SAT and demonstrating a strong commitment to the sport of golf.
Sotogrande International School
The Jason Floyd Golf Academy works closely with Sotogrande International School to provide our Triple A golf programmes. These programmes are specifically designed for golfing students that enable them to combine golf and education in order to attain international A-Levels as well as developing their golf to an elite level through a bespoke golf programme.
Combined Golf & Education programmes are available to students from the age of 12 years old through the Jason Floyd Golf Academy Junior Access programme. This programme develops with our junior golfers through to the Triple A Junior and finally the Triple A Elite golf programme where students work with our golf scholarship partner, ASM Scholarships to attain placement at the top golf and education universities in the United States.
Tiger Christensen, Leo Zurovac and Klaudie Karnikova – Graduates from the Triple A Elite Golf Programme at the Jason Floyd Golf Academy
Types of Golf Scholarships
There are two primary types of golf scholarships available in the United States: athletic scholarships and academic scholarships. Athletic scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional athletic ability, while academic scholarships are awarded to students who excel academically.
Many universities offer golf scholarships that combine both athletic and academic requirements. These scholarships may cover tuition, fees, room and board, and other expenses related to attending college. The amount of the scholarship can vary depending on the school, the player’s skill level, and other factors.
What to expect from a golf scholarship
If you receive a golf scholarship, you can expect to receive financial support for your college education, as well as access to top-notch coaching, training facilities, and equipment. You typically will also have the opportunity to compete in intercollegiate tournaments and events, which can help you develop your skills and gain exposure to coaches and recruiters at other schools.
However, it’s important to remember that receiving a golf scholarship also comes with responsibilities. You’ll need to maintain your academic eligibility by meeting certain GPA requirements and making progress toward your degree. You’ll also need to maintain a high level of commitment to your sport by attending practices, training sessions, and competitions.
The Jason Floyd Golf Academy in partnership with ASM Scholarships
At the Jason Floyd Golf Academy, working with Elite junior golfers to secure golf scholarships is an integral part our bespoke programmes. Golf is a great way for student-athletes to pursue their passion while getting an excellent college education.
Our scholarship partner, ASM Scholarships are specialists in helping students get scholarships for Division 1, 2 & 3 Universities in the United States. ASM have helped over 5000 student athletes secure sport scholarship worth an average of $35,769 per year.
At the Jason Floyd Golf Academy, support is provided to students through their university applications with ASM Scholarship. This includes services such as helping students record and create their ASM golf profile video.
Finding and Applying for Golf Scholarships
Finding and applying for golf scholarships can be a daunting task at first, but using our scholarship partner, ASM Scholarships will make the process easier.
- Start early: Combining golf and education through programmes such as the Triple A Junior Access golf programmes enables students as young as 12 to have the best chances for success and in securing a golf scholarship at a top US university.
- Attend college showcases: Many universities host golf showcases where prospective players can meet coaches and learn about scholarship opportunities.
- Create a strong golfing resume: A strong golfing resume should highlight your accomplishments on the course, including scores, tournament results, and awards e.g. such as scores from participating the the Triple A World Junior Golf Series or other WAGR tournaments.
- Maintain a strong academic record: Academic performance is an important factor in receiving scholarships, so be sure to maintain a strong academic level and challenge yourself to achieve the best grades.
Triple A World Junior Golf Series Tournaments
Golfing performance plays an important part in securing scholarships at top United States universities. Whether you ambitions are golf focused or Academic focused, participating in tournaments is a great way to show your capabilities and how you have developed as a golfer.
The Jason Floyd Golf Academy organises its own World Amateur Golf Ranking tournaments at some of the best championship golf courses in Europe. The series consists of five tournaments and the series final. Students can partake in these tournaments where other elite junior golfers from across the world come to compete for the title and WAGR placement.
The Jason Floyd Golf Academy – Creating The Next Generation Of Champions
The Jason Floyd Golf Academy has a proven track record of helping students prepare for and secure golf scholarships at some of the top universities in the country.
The first step in securing a golf scholarship is to develop your golf skills to the highest level. At the Jason Floyd Golf Academy, students receive world-class coaching from experienced instructors who specialise in all aspects of the game.
Through our bespoke training programme, JFGA coaches help students to develop three core areas of golf, Technique, Physical and Mental. Students work with our coaches using state-of-the-art golf technology such as Smart2Move, TrackMan, V1HD Pro to develop all areas of their game using scientific data in order to help students fine-tune their technique and identify areas for improvement.
In addition to golf coaching, the academy also offers a comprehensive fitness programme designed specifically to help golf students achieve their peak physical condition. Golf requires a high degree of athleticism and endurance, and the KinetiX and TechtoniX programme is specifically tailored to the needs of golfers. Students work with strength and conditioning coaches to improve their strength, flexibility, and endurance, helping them perform at their best on the course.
Speak with our Student Liaison team
To find out more about how the Jason Floyd Golf Academy can help you secure a golf scholarship at top universities in the US, speak with our Student Liaison team by emailing info@jasonfloydgolfacademy.com or by filling in our admissions form.
