Is there a season for golf in high school?
Each state’s high school athletic association governs golf differently – Some states run golf in the spring, others in the fall, and a select few in both. Also, women’s and men’s are not always the same season.
Can I play high school golf in Wisconsin?
As a high school golfer in Wisconsin, there are numerous opportunities for you to play golf throughout the year. Below highlights the results from the high school golf season, opportunities to play junior golf in your state, and resources specific to high school golf in Wisconsin.
Why did high school golf move to spring in Michigan?
A federal judge passed a ruling against the MHSAA in 2001, resulting in all of the high school sport scheduling in Michigan needing to be re-examined. Thus, boys high school golf moved to the spring months. Of the 49 states that sponsor high school golf, 36 sponsor a formalized high school coaches association.
Is Boys High School golf played in the fall in Michigan?
Prior to the 2008 school year, boys high school golf was played in the fall. After the 2008 season, boys high school golf in Michigan was switched to the spring. The reason for the change had a lot to do with Title IX.
Sun Prairie West names Maggie Gugel as its first girls golf head coach
With the hiring of Maggie Gugel, the Wolves moved a step closer to filling out their coaching staff for the 2022-2023 season. She served as an assistant for Sun Prairie girls golf the past two seasons.
Middleton's Ellie Frisch leads area players on coaches' All-State girls golf team
Frisch was a first-team All-State pick. She placed fourth at the WIAA Division 1 state tournament, leading the Cardinals to a third-place finish.
Middleton finishes third in WIAA Division 1 state girls golf tournament
Senior Ellie Frisch placed fourth for the Cardinals, who wound up six shots behind runner-up Sussex Hamilton and 13 shots behind winner Westosha Central.
Top-ranked Middleton girls golf team endures rain, shares WIAA Division 1 lead
Cardinals senior Ellie Frisch stands tied for third in Division 1 after the first round of the state tournament at University Ridge Golf Course.
WIAA state girls golf tournament: 3 things to know
Top-ranked Middleton, Waunakee and Madison Edgewood lead area golfers into the 50th annual girls golf state tournament Monday and Tuesday at University Ridge Golf Course.
Madison Edgewood girls golf coach Peggy Gierhart says she's stepping down after season
Gierhart, who's retiring, has led Edgewood to 13 WIAA Division 2 state championships and three runner-up finishes at state. The Crusaders have qualified for next week's state tournament.
Rankings
Want to know the best players and teams in high school golf? Check out our National and state rankings for all the high school state golf tournaments
Tournaments
This resource lists all the high school state golf tournaments and promotes tournament opportunities for players outside of high school golf
Recruiting
Interested in playing golf in college? This resource provides information on college golf recruiting for those students looking to play golf in college
What's happening?
Learn more about opportunities to play collegiate club golf in college.
What do you need to know about high school golf?
What you need to know about high school golf. High school golf is often an oversight by the golf industry but is an incredibly vital aspect of the community. It’s where many players, both casual and competitive, first begin to play the game and develop a passion for golf. The main purpose of NHSGA is to give high school golf the love, visibility, ...
How many high school golfers are there?
What high school golf offers is a real team atmosphere where you are practicing with a coach and your teammates every day. 2. There are over 220,000 high school golfers who play nationally – According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, there were 144,024 boys and 78,781 girls that made up the high school golf community in ...
Do women's golf and men's golf have the same season?
Also, women’s and men’s are not always the same season. States host either an 18, 36 or 54 hole state tournament and either two, three or four player scores are used toward a team total.
Do high school golfers go to college?
Less than 7% of high school golfers go on to play at the varsity level in college – Many high school golfers are ultra-competitive, but others are just out there to learn the game and enjoy time with friends. While it certainly helps bolster college golf resume’s, high school golf is also a great place for the casual player to have fun ...
