What does your handicap have to be to get a division 1 golf scholarship?

June 5, 2012 by Total Golf News

QUESTION: I cant see myself going to any other school besides the University of Maryland. Maybe I am in the wrong frame of mind but the only way i can afford it is to get a golf scholarship. I am a sophomore in high school and a 9 handicap. I am planning on playing in tournaments all summer as well as my next two summers before heading of to a college. How well do I have to shoot in these tournaments and how low does my handicap have to be?? ANSWER:

Answer by Questioner
A D1 school will require at least a 1 handicap, with your average round around 70-74.

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