Men’s Golf Tournaments and Camps

Golf tournaments and camps give golfers a chance to show off their skills in different facets of the game and improve their overall ability on the course. Develop your swing, chip and putt at a men’s golf camp near you.

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Atlanta Junior Open at Hamilton Mill

Hurricane Junior Golf Tour

Jun 29, 2022 – Jul 30, 2022

Dacula, GA

Ages / Grade Level: 8yr – 19yr

$200 – $275

IMG Academy Golf Camps – July

IMG Academy

Jul 1, 2022 – Jul 31, 2022

Bradenton, FL

Ages / Grade Level: 8yr – 18yr

Massachusetts Summer Junior Open at Green Hill

Hurricane Junior Golf Tour

Jul 2, 2022 – Jul 3, 2022

Worcester, MA

Ages / Grade Level: 8yr – 19yr

$240 – $315

Chicago Mid Summer Junior Open

Hurricane Junior Golf Tour

Jul 2, 2022 – Jul 3, 2022

Algonquin, IL

Ages / Grade Level: 8yr – 19yr

$224 – $299

Orange County National Summer Junior Open

Hurricane Junior Golf Tour

Jul 2, 2022 – Jul 3, 2022

Winter Garden, FL

Ages / Grade Level: 8yr – 19yr

$235 – $310

FAQs about men’s golf camps

• Types of golf camps
• IMG Academy golf camp
• How do high school golf tournaments work?
• How do I choose which golf tournaments to attend?
• Here are the tournaments that college golf coaches care about

Types of golf camps

Not all golf camps for high school students are created equal. You should choose a golf camp that fits your current skill level. As well, you should look at different types of golf camps to decide which skills you’d like to develop.

• College golf camps typically include instruction time, such as drills and video analysis, as well as competition time on the school’s course. Often, you’ll be working directly with the college’s coach, which will give you the opportunity to experience how they instruct and possibly learn top techniques for your swing. This can be especially helpful if you’ve already been in contact with a coach at the school.
• Some niche camps specialize in particular aspects, such as short game camps where you can improve your putting and chipping.
• Third party camps are similar to college camps in that they offer breakout sessions for different parts of your game, as well as the opportunity to play on courses. Coaches don’t really scout at camps, so make sure you have set your expectations accordingly; you’ll be focused on developing your skills so you can eventually connect with coaches through your performance and video.

Participating in junior tournaments will allow college coaches to see how you play an entire round.

Be sure to learn as much as you can about the coaching staff. Who will be coaching? What’s their level of experience? Although we hope this list will help you discover men’s golf camps, be sure to do your homework about the camp experience.

IMG Academy Golf Camp

IMG Academy’s boys golf camps feature technical, customized training as well as match-play situations for golfers seeking to reach their full potential. With several program options to choose from, IMG golf camps stress a balance of training for driving, mid-range, and putting while also making sure that each camper understands how to properly prepare for competition. IMG camps also offer the opportunity to enhance aspects such as mental toughness and physical conditioning.

How do high school golf tournaments work?

High school golf tournaments are both team and individual based. Typically, these competitions are 9 or 18-hole stroke play, and the best four or five golf scores from each team determine the winner. Junior golf tournaments, on the other hand, are individual based and can be 36 or even 54-hole events. While high school golf is an excellent way for recruits to develop their all-around game and mental toughness, college coaches often overlook high school scores when evaluating student-athletes. Instead, they focus all their recruiting efforts on state and national tournaments that more closely reflect the difficulty level of college golf courses, which range from 6,600 and 7,300 yards. That’s why it’s important for athletes to participate in multiple-day tournaments as much as they can.

How do I choose which golf tournaments to attend?

Individual tournament play is the number one factor college coaches consider when making their roster and scholarship decisions. But with thousands of golf tournaments each year, picking the right ones to attend can be tough. Here are a few considerations to keep in mind:

1. Length of the course. College courses range from 6,600 to 7,300 yards. Therefore, college coaches prioritize a recruit’s golf scores from 36-hole or 52-hole tournaments. When you’re searching for golf tournaments, try to register mostly for multiple-day events. This will factor into your national ranking, as well.
2. Location. Traveling across the country isn’t an option for every family and may not make sense for underclassmen who are still improving their technical skill set. Visit Junior Golf Scoreboard to find competitions in your area or use your state’s golf association to identify quality golf tournaments at an affordable price.    
3. Cost. It’s no secret that golf can be an expensive sport. The best way for families to maximize their spending is to establish relationships with golf coaches before participating in a tournament. Many college coaches attend events with a list of recruits in mind. Emailing them an online profile that includes your basic information, golf scores, swing video and academic information ahead of time is the best way to secure an in-person evaluation at a golf tournament.

Here are the tournaments that college golf coaches care about

Most college coaches recruit from a certain level of golf tournaments each year. To be successful, student-athletes should research the schools on their target list to find out where coaches will be and what results they need to get noticed. As you establish your tournament schedule, here are a few things to keep in mind:

1. State Golf Association Championships. College coaches who recruit locally will attend state-wide championships to evaluate the highest ranked players in the state. Some golfers automatically gain entry, but there’s usually an open qualifying process option as well. 
2. Independent Junior Golf Tournaments. One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways for student-athletes to improve their national ranking is to attend a multiple-day, independent junior golf tournament. Visit Junior Golf Scoreboard to find competitions in your area.
3. National Golf Tours. Not only does national level competition attract college coaches, but it’s essential in determining how you measure up against highly competitive golfers across the country. All college coaches are familiar with the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA), Future Collegians World Tour (FCWT) and the International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT). The biggest downside here is the heavy price tag that comes with being a member and competing in these events.
4. United States Golf Association (USGA) Championships. USGA is home to the most elite amateur golf tournaments in the country. To participate in an event here, you must pass a rigorous qualifying process, which is based on golf scores and handicap requirements.

When evaluating a recruit’s ranking and performance at a tournament, coaches typically analyze what’s called a “tournament score differential.” Basically, they look at the difference between a recruit’s score each day. And by doing this, they gain insight into an athlete’s demeanor and mental toughness during the tournament. For example, did the student-athlete shoot 72 the first day and take the lead, but crumble under the pressure and shoot 82 the second day? Or did they come back relaxed and focused to play even better the second day?

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