Hacienda's Golf Blog

So you’re one of the top players on your high school golf team, maybe even the top player, and you’re wondering what it’s going to take to earn a college golf scholarship. Only about eight percent of high school boy golfers actually play college golf, and nine percent of girls, and a large percentage of those are not playing on a full scholarship. Because colleges can offer more dollars to girls teams, they have a better chance to get a golf scholarship than boys.  There are no guarantees, but here are some tips for how to increase your chances.

Over the years, Southern California golf courses have proven themselves exemplary terrain for pursuit of the Grand Pastime of golf. Generations of players have found both relaxation and challenge in the diverse rolling landscapes.

With its top-notch private clubs and vibrant golf culture, Southern California has earned a reputation as among the foremost golf destinations in the nation. From casual play to local competition to nationally recognized tournaments, Southern California offers an outstanding experience at every level of play.

So you’ve got a pretty good  game, and you want to be a college golfer. Well, in order to get a scholarship to play golf, there’s more to it than just good scoring. The fact is, you may be competing for scholarship money with several other golfers with similar scores to yours. So when a college golf coach shows interest in you, be prepared. Here are just a few of the questions a college coach might ask a potential recruit.

Junior golf has become an integral part of the sport in recent years. Golf clubs have stepped up, organizing junior leagues in order to help young people get into the game. Diverse local and national organizations have signed on, organizing formal instruction and active leagues in order to encourage junior golfers.

While the basic premise is clear—teach young people to play—there still are many misconceptions about the purpose and function of junior golf. Here are three myths and facts to consider.

If you are an avid golfer looking for the best golfing experience you can find anywhere, it doesn’t get any better than Southern California. Trying to determine the best time of year to golf in Southern California, however, is somewhat tricky. With the weather varying from mid-60s during the winter months and low-80s during the summer, the best time to golf in SoCal is, well, anytime.

But if you are looking for more information, here’s a few interesting facts to consider if you are looking to maximize your experience.

Who would have thought it? While most golfers are happy to walk down the fairways, make their swings and socialize at the club, others are tying themselves in knots wearing stretchy pants.

When people think of college athletics, they typically go straight to the big-ticket items like football and basketball. Few recognize the possibilities for young golfers looking to take their game to the next level, but, in fact, a range of golf scholarships are available. For those unfamiliar with the possibilities, there are a few little-known things worth discovering.

 Summer’s coming and with it the promise of another season of learning more about golf. For those lucky enough to attend junior golf summer camps, those golden weeks are a chance to hone skills and develop new abilities in the game.

Perhaps you are struggling to make improvements to your game recently, or maybe have you been setting goals and falling short of them. Or maybe, even though you may be an avid golfer, your game just isn’t as sharp as it used to be and you want to get back to where you were. Well, we’re here to help. If you are willing to put in a little practice time, these techniques can help you play much better golf.