2017 Division l College Golf Walk On

[Aquilio]

I am an incoming freshman at St. Bonaventure University, one of the smallest Division 1 schools in the country. It has always been a dream of mine to play a D1 sport, and I would like to attempt o walk on for my sophomore season, next summer.

I played golf in high school, but wasn't too prominent, averaging scores in the mid - low 80s last fall. My love for the game has grown, and I'd challenge you to find a high school player who has read more golf books or understands golf history as well as I do.

 

Until last week, I hadn't played/swung in 8 months due to school and work, but in those shaky rounds I managed low 80s both times.

I have always swung easy and consistently hit fairways, along with a putting game that is as solid as anybody, because thats where I invested my time when I practiced.

My shortfall in terms of scoring has always been power, I never really had a lot of birdie/easier pars becasue I hit it so short. But miraculously over the past 8 months I picked up 30 yards simply by growing I guess, leading to mid 80s even with very poor putting.

 

Id like honest answers/opinions, any responses really.

The university has a golf course, so I plan on being there a couple hours a day along with being in the fitness center doing workouts that specifically help bulking/flexibility for golf. If I work at it everyday and bring myself to upper 70s consistently, do I have a shot at making the team at my small D1 school?

Sorry, this is a repeat, I didn't think  my other post went through

[newtogolf]

Here's a link to their roster so you can compare yourself to the current team to start; http://gobonnies.sbu.edu/sports/m-golf/2016-17/roster

Next step would be to speak to the coach of the team.

Good Luck!