06/17/2026
Everyone talks about the tournaments, travel, and team experiences that come with college golf. But one of the biggest challenges? Balancing academics and athletics.
Hear from a former JGH athlete who recently completed her freshman year competing at the NCAA Division I level while studying Software Engineering and pursuing a potential Math minor. Between travel days, missed classes, practices, workouts, and coursework, staying ahead academically became just as important as performing on the course.
Her biggest takeaway? Success in college golf requires more than a good swing. It takes time management, discipline, and a commitment to both your sport and your education.
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