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Golf Scholarships
​Golf scholarships for both men and women are widely available in the U.S., with opportunities offered through NCAA Division 1, Division 2, and NAIA programs. The sport’s popularity has grown steadily across American universities, leading to improved coaching, world-class facilities, and increasingly competitive tournaments. Talented golfers from around the world are increasingly choosing to attend American universities, attracted by the opportunity to compete at a high level while pursuing their education. Top programs like Oklahoma State, Stanford, and Arizona State actively recruit internationally, driving a steady rise in the number of foreign athletes on collegiate golf teams. By 2015, international players made up a significant portion of college golf rosters—a trend that continues to grow.
Key Facts About College Golf and Scholarships
Number of NCAA Division 1 Teams: 78
Scholarship Limits per Team:
Division 1: 12 scholarships
​Total College Golf Divisions: 275
Total College Golf Players: Approximately 34,00
Number of NCAA Division 2 Teams: 31
Scholarship Limits per Team:
Division 2: 6.3 scholarships
Eligibility for Golf Scholarships
Strong academic performance is crucial for student-athletes aspiring to secure a field hockey scholarship. Without the required GPA or SAT/ACT scores, even top athletic achievements won’t suffice. Scholar Sport Link provides personalized guidance to help you through this process, assessing your academic and athletic profiles to match you with the right university program. For students needing to improve their grades, we also assist in identifying suitable pathways to qualify for NCAA eligibility.
Scholarship Opportunities
High-caliber golfers have access to both full and partial scholarships in the U.S. collegiate system. Golf is an “equivalency sport,” meaning coaches can allocate a pool of scholarships (up to six full scholarships in Division 1) across multiple athletes as needed. This structure allows for partial scholarships to be offered to a larger number of players, creating greater opportunities for talented athletes across 263 Division 1 and Division 2 programs.
If you're passionate about combining golf with academics, the U.S. college system offers the ideal environment to pursue both your athletic and educational goals. With ample opportunities and an ever-rising level of competition, collegiate golf in the U.S. provides a dynamic pathway for high-level athletes to succeed on the course while earning a world-class education.
