College?

Well it sounds like the UNLV PGM Program has a new student.

Good To see we have a new Rebel!

I am in the program now pm me if you have any questions...

I'm a Junior at Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee.

-Thomas

I am in my 2nd year of a PGM program @ Niagara College.

Looking to attend school in the US to gain a degree from an American university.

I'm a Sophomore and member of the golf team at D'Youville College in Buffalo, NY. Small 4-year school. Golf team isn't much to speak of this year. 2 of our starters are ineligible for the Spring semester so I'm moving from the 4 spot to the 2.

MatuCH - I know D'Youville has been looking at becoming a University because in Canada, the word college implies a 2 year or trade school. D'Youville is a 4-year degree program school and we'd LOVE to have a stick like you! If you're interested in more info, check out dyc.edu or e-mail me at [email protected] .

I got to Johns Hopkins. Sadly we don't have golf program; I chose academics and a school that has a great program for what I want to do over golf.

next year i'll be a freshman and playing golf at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD

I'm trying to decide between U of I in Champaign and DePauw, for different reasons lol

justin

Coach Small at Illinois is a great guy. He recruited some good talent this year. unfortunately it didnt work out for me but i still wish him the best. U'll like Illinois. Ill be able to give all of you an update in 10 days or so.

-Dan

I am a freshman this year at Elon University in North Carolina. Great School, though I'm not playing golf-trying to focus on academics

Coach Small at Illinois is a great guy. He recruited some good talent this year. unfortunately it didnt work out for me but i still wish him the best. U'll like Illinois. Ill be able to give all of you an update in 10 days or so.

 

 

 

-Dan

Goose -

In my opinion, the fact that you can say that is a glowing reccomendation for Mike Small. In many instances you'll see people have a very negative view of a coach or program when recruiting/signing doesn't work out in their favor. Its good to see that some coaches (and I've had some negative experiences) still conduct themselves in a positive manner.

On a sidenote: Good luck with your selection process. I hope it goes well for you.

I am a freshman this year at Elon University in North Carolina. Great School, though I'm not playing golf-trying to focus on academics

Do you know PJ bartholemew?? he's one of my good friends from my club here in Pa.

Coach Small at Illinois is a great guy. He recruited some good talent this year. unfortunately it didnt work out for me but i still wish him the best. U'll like Illinois. Ill be able to give all of you an update in 10 days or so.

 

 

 

-Dan

Goose -

 

In my opinion, the fact that you can say that is a glowing reccomendation for Mike Small. In many instances you'll see people have a very negative view of a coach or program when recruiting/signing doesn't work out in their favor. Its good to see that some coaches (and I've had some negative experiences) still conduct themselves in a positive manner.

 

On a sidenote: Good luck with your selection process. I hope it goes well for you.

Thanks. Things dont always work out you just have to look at the positives and then move on and focus all of your effort on the next venture.

-Dan

goose you are the man. end of story.

Johnson and Wales Miami

Is Danny Weisenberg still on that team?

I'm not there yet, still in highschool.

I'm going to be attending Ferris State University and also going into their PGM program. I plan on tryout for their team so hopefully all goes well!

Johnson and Wales Miami

I looked at going there when i started looking at colleges....btw

Anyhow i attend Drury University in Springfield, MO. I love to play golf, but at the same time i am a business major along with Pre-Dental. So school i must say keeps me busy!!!

I'm going to be attending Ferris State University and also going into their PGM program. I plan on tryout for their team so hopefully all goes well!

Good luck at Ferris.... Good team in michigan.

Sorry to threadjack but I was wondering what kind of chances I would have of getting onto a D1 team. I play off 1.9 USGA in my sophomore year now, and I will definitely drop 2 shots this year at least as I've put a load of work in in the off-season

no offense....but though you may have put a ton of work into your game in the off season...it definatly does not mean you are going to drop 2 strokes...considering those will be the hardest 2 shots of your life to drop....handicap really doesn't mean jack for D1 play...i'd add about 3 strokes on to your average...not your handicap and then see where you are compared to most of them......thats the easiest way...that and get the Ping College guide they have it gives stats about a whole bunch of schools and formulas on how to determine how you'd rank with other college kids

no offense....but though you may have put a ton of work into your game in the off season...it definatly does not mean you are going to drop 2 strokes...considering those will be the hardest 2 shots of your life to drop....handicap really doesn't mean jack for D1 play...i'd add about 3 strokes on to your average...not your handicap and then see where you are compared to most of them......thats the easiest way...that and get the Ping College guide they have it gives stats about a whole bunch of schools and formulas on how to determine how you'd rank with other college kids

None taken, this is the kind of feedback I was looking for. I know I'm gonna drop at least 2 shots because my handicap is frozen in the winter but I've been averaging 3 over the last 6 rounds that will drop the handicap a lot.

Kids posts what handicap can I play D1 all the time. Although playing D1 golf is all about what you do in tournaments. How have you played in FCWT IJGT AJGA and other big events(anything that is performance based entry is a big event) if you aren't playing in those events yet then you better start or you won't be recruited to any good golf schools. That isn't saying you won't be able to walk on or play at a bad program, it just means to play for a top school it is all about tournament performance.

I go to and play for Claremont McKenna College, in Claremont, CA, about 30 min east of Los Angeles. College is great- best of luck to all of you going through the process. Shoot me a PM if you have any questions.

That isn't saying you won't be able to walk on or play at a bad program,

And explain to me why he couldn't walk on at a "good" program.

EMC, you're 15, looks like you've got a pretty good swing, and your USGA is a 1.9. I'd say you can definitely accomplish what you want, but you are going to have to work hard at it. If you want D-1 recognition you need to qualify for and play well in big time junior tournaments. Coaches want to see low scores on hard courses under pressure. Start with smaller tournaments to get a feel and then move up to the bigger ones. And almost any coach will give you a shot to walk on, even at great programs. Never give up because someone says you can't or it will be too hard.

Johnson and Wales Miami

Do you play with Jim Renner. We are members at the same course.

EMC, you're 15, looks like you've got a pretty good swing, and your USGA is a 1.9. I'd say you can definitely accomplish what you want, but you are going to have to work hard at it. If you want D-1 recognition you need to qualify for and play well in big time junior tournaments. Coaches want to see low scores on hard courses under pressure. Start with smaller tournaments to get a feel and then move up to the bigger ones. And almost any coach will give you a shot to walk on, even at great programs. Never give up because someone says you can't or it will be too hard.

Thanks a million. I've only played one event which would be similar to a junior tour event, the U15 Open Championship in Ireland, and I finished T9 for the first time out, which I thought was pretty good. Hopefully I'll get a bit more recognition once I get on the provincial/state panels

Most of the good schools don't have walk on tryouts. He would also need to put up to 2 very good scores in tryouts to be considered for the team. Also when I am refering to good schools I am talking about the top 25.

When I was applying to schools I talked to coaches at schools where I knew I could get into academically but not get really any help in admissions from golf. USC is probably my best example. They have a really strong program, yet even though they do, the coach still said he would give anyone a legit shot to make the team. If you can go out and beat a few of the kids who are on scholarship and throw up some low numbers, the coach is going to give you a shot. Your exception might be OK St., because they are going to be stacked the next few years. But I doubt that any coach would deny a really good played a chance to try and help his team.

the only difference between d1 and d2 is the school size. Don't go to a mediocre d1 team just to say your playing against d1 competition. Top d2 schools are much better then the average d1, its just school size, enrollement and the amount of money they have in their athletic department.