Thinking about playing golf in college? Whether you’re just starting to consider it or you already have your sights set on a specific program, College Golf Night is designed to help players and parents understand what it really takes to get there.
This will be an interactive evening focused on questions, conversation, and real-world insight into the college golf process.
College Night will take place on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 6:30 am in the football auditorium at Northwestern University’s Walther Athletics Center.
REGISTER HERE FOR COLLEGE NIGHT
Sam Chien
Northwestern Men’s Assistant Golf Coach
Brian Bruha
Lake Forest College Men’s Golf Coach
Sam McKenney
Director of Player Development, Wildcat Golf Academy
Peter Hendrick
Midwest Advisor, Under Par Consulting
Our panel brings together perspectives from college coaching, player development, and the recruiting process to give players and parents a well-rounded look at college golf.
This night is designed to be highly interactive, with plenty of time for questions and discussion.
Players and parents are encouraged to submit questions ahead of time so our panel can address the topics that matter most to you. Have a question about recruiting, tournaments, rankings, college coaches, training, or finding the right fit? Send it our way!
Whether you’re a freshman just beginning to think about college golf or a junior or senior actively navigating the recruiting process, come ready to ask questions and leave with a better understanding of your path forward.
🏌️ The Recruiting Timeline
When should you start? What should you be doing at each stage?
🏌️ The 5-Year Rule & Transfer Portal
How are these changes affecting college golf recruiting and opportunities for players?
🏌️ D1 vs. D2 vs. D3
What are the differences, and which level might be the best fit for you?
🏌️ Building Your Tournament Schedule
How do you plan your year and choose tournaments that will help you reach your college goals?
🏌️ Which Tournaments Matter?
What tournaments should you be trying to get into based on the level of college golf you’re targeting?
🏌️ Where Did the Top Players Go?
We’ll look at the top 10 players from the classes of 2024, 2025, and 2026 — where they went to college and how they’re doing.
🏌️ Training for Your Goals
What do you need to do — on and off the course — to give yourself the best opportunity to reach your golfing goals?
©2026 BY WILDCAT GOLF ACADEMY | Site by Lisa Hazen
