Further Education
FURTHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Studying in the UK
The English Golf Union has compiled a booklet to provide information about golf bursaries at universities/colleges and golf related courses in higher education.
To obtain a copy please contact either Golf Development Wales on (01633) 423798 or the EGU Junior Golf Department directly on (01526) 354500.
The main areas covered in the booklet are:
- R & A Bursaries @ £1,500 per academic year
- R & A Elite Bursaries @ £5,000 per academic year
- Universities with Bursary Status
- Universities and colleges who offer a variety of courses in golf-related subjects
- Contact details for the universities and colleges within
- A table showing golf facility provision at the universities and colleges
Studying in America
For information about studying in the USA and American Sports Scholarships send an A4 SAE and covering letter to:
US Educational Advisory Services
The Fulbright Commission
62 Doughty Street
London
WC1N 2LS
(020) 7404 6994
The Fulbright Commision also produces a “Beginners Guide” to Undergraduate study in the USA which is available on their website – www.fulbright.co.uk
PING American College Golf Guide
The Guide lists information for more than 1,200 colleges and junior colleges, and answers the questions facing college-bound students regarding both scholarship and non-scholarship golf programs. There is a step-by-step procedure along with a calendar of what students should do from their freshman through their senior year. It also contains sample introduction letters, recommendations on writing resumes and samples of letters to get the student recognized by college coaches.
You can order copies from:
Dean Frischknecht Publishing
PO Box 1179
Hillsboro, OR 97123
or via www.collegegolf.com
The PING American College Golf Guide is written by Dean W. Frischknecht.
Published in cooperation with PING.