GAO Golf Scholarship Seminars

As one of their many Member Services; the Golf Association of Ontario offers Seminars designed to assist Junior Boys & Girls, as well as their parents understand all aspects of going after a Golf Scholarship.

All Junior Boys, Girls & their parents who are interested in the opportunities associated with Golf Scholarships should be attending. This is a process that individuals need to be aware of and understand at least 2 years before they graduate from High School.

Seminar Topics Include:

• The importance of academics.
• The costs of going to school in the US, how to decide on the right program.
• Marketing – how to tell the Coaches about you and your accomplishments.
• Playing Ability – How good do you have to be?
• The recruiting process, use of recruiters and doing it yourself, NCAA criteria.
• Use of the Internet

All seminars run for approximately 3 hours with a break mid-way through the seminar.  The cost to attend a GAO "Going After a Golf Scholarship Seminar" is $40.00 per family (up to 4), with net proceeds going to the GAO Junior Scholarship Fund.  Registration fee includes various handouts, research information, beverages and snacks.

For seminars schedules and registration information, please visit the GAO website at www.gao.ca.