To play D1 golf, aim for a scoring average between 72 and 74. But scoring differential matters more: a player averaging 74 on tough courses (‑4.8 differential) looks better to recruiters than one averaging 74 on easier courses (‑1.96 differential). Once you hit that average, play harder courses to build your differential.
because this player played harder, longer golf courses. We talk about the right place to put your energy. We want to be focused on lowering the scoring average into the range of 72 to 74. That's our target, right? To play Division 1 golf, for most players, 72 to 74 is the target. Once your child is there, they need to increase the difficulty of the golf courses. That's the way to kind of think about this. So I'm I want you to bear in mind here with this player here, scoring average of 74. This player, scoring average of 74. Both have the exact same scoring average. This player is a -1.96 scoring differential, and this player is a -4.8 scoring differential. Big difference. They shoot the exact same scores. Why is that? It's because this player played harder, longer golf courses.
