College coaches evaluate golf recruits based on specific skills relevant to their performance on the course. When building your playlists, use the skill tags below to highlight the skills coaches most want to see.  

Golf Skills in Playlists:

• Drives
• Iron Play
• Short Game
• Putting
• Tournament Round
• Training

Universal Skills: Strategy and Preparation

These tags demonstrate your overall commitment to the sport and your performance in a competitive environment.

• Tournament Round: Use this tag for any footage captured during competitive play. Coaches want to see your course management and how you handle the pressure of a real round.
• Training: Recruiting-ready athletes show their work behind the scenes. Use this tag for range sessions or technical drills to showcase your swing mechanics and your dedication to improvement.

The Long Game: Tee to Fairway 

Drives, woods, and long iron shots are about power and precision. Use these tags to highlight your ball-striking ability.

• Drives: Showcase your distance and accuracy off the tee. Coaches look for a repeatable, high-level swing with different clubs.
• Iron Play: Highlight your ability to hit greens in regulation. Use this tag for mid-to-long iron shots that demonstrate consistent ball-striking and flight control.

The Scoring Game: Around the Green

A player’s ability to "save par" or finish a hole is often what separates top recruits.

• Short Game: Use this tag for chips, pitches, and bunker shots. Coaches evaluate your touch, creativity, and ability to get the ball close to the pin from various lies.
• Putting: Showcase your stroke mechanics and green-reading ability. Include clips of both long lag putts and critical "must-make" short putts to show your composure on the green.

After learning what coaches are looking for with your specific position, it’s time to start creating your playlists. Check out our article, “Building Your Playlists,” to get started!