February 2026

Our two NEW Books Help Junior Golfers & Their Families EXCEL

Start Here and Becoming Elite Books by Brad SparlingBrad Sparling — founder of Play Golf In College — has released two new books designed to guide junior golfers and their families from the earliest stages of development through the college recruiting process and beyond.

After more than 25 years of coaching, Coach Sparling recognized that families need guidance at different stages.
    • Start Here: The Top 50 Mistakes in Junior Golf helps parents and players avoid the most common pitfalls that derail development.
  • Becoming Elite: A Complete Guide to Junior Golf, College Golf and Life provides the complete blueprint for long-term success — technically, mentally, strategically, and personally. 

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Our Services

Play Golf In College is a world class provider of services for young men and women in middle school and high school who are committed to improving their golf games and becoming successful student-athletes in college.

We help talented junior golfers and their parents navigate the complex world of junior golf and the college placement process. Our coaches counsel and mentor you towards making well informed decisions that enable you to find the ‘best fit’ college.  Read more about our services.

College Placement and Recruiting

We help you navigate the complex process of preparing for and connecting with college programs.

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Game Enhancement and Player Development

Coaching and mentoring from a successful Division 1 coach prepare you for the college game.

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Life Skills and Preparing for College Life

Transitioning to college by setting goals, managing time, and balancing academics, golf, and fun.

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Tournament Preparation and Competition Improvement

Improve your play physically and mentally to win more often and impress college recruiters.

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How Brad Sparling Built a College Golf Empire

From the Fairway to the Future

Under par with Coach Spar graphicWith 165 players placed in college golf, a 95% success rate, two NCAA championships, a national number one high school ranking, and two new books, the former NCAA Division I coach has seen it all as a player, coach, mentor, parent, and author. In 2009, Sparling founded Play Golf In College. His mission was straightforward: help junior golfers and their families navigate the recruiting process with the same insider knowledge he had gained as a college coach. But PGIC quickly became more than a recruiting service. It evolved into a comprehensive teaching, coaching, mentorship, and consulting business built on relationships and results.

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Experienced Coaches and Recruiters

About Us

Play Golf In College helps talented junior golfers and their parents navigate the complex world of junior golf and the college placement process. We counsel and mentor you towards making well-informed decisions that enable you to find the ‘best fit’ college. Over 95% of Play Golf in College players have received offers to play golf in college!

Play Golf in College clients have won:

  • 19 Individual Ohio State High School State Championships
  • 2020 Ohio Women’s Amateur Champion
  • Numerous AJGA events  
  • Numerous AJGA Jr Am Qualifiers
  • Numerous USGA Amateur Qualifiers
  • 3 Ohio Boys Junior Championships
  • 2 Ohio Girls Junior Championships, including the 2019 Ohio Girls Junior Championship

More than 160 Play Golf In College clients have gone to play golf at:

Duke University, The Ohio State University, Tennessee, TCU, Iowa, Iowa State, Louisville, Indiana, Miami of Ohio, Harvard, Columbia, Pennsylvania, Georgetown, George Washington, Akron, Toledo, Ohio University, Eastern Michigan, Xavier, Butler, Northern Illinois, Rollins, Guilford, Wittenberg, and other top schools

We help you realize your dream of playing collegiate golf!

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160+ clients have gone on to play golf at

Top Colleges & Universities

Duke Golf Team
Ohio State University Golf Team
Tennessee Golf team
Penn State Golf Team
Texas Christian University Golf Team
Columbia Golf Team
Harvard Golf Team
Iowa Golf team
Louisville Golf Team
Indiana Golf Team
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Brad Sparling
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85th Masters Tournament

PGIC golfer competes in Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals at Augusta

Kristina Ma, of Columbus, Ohio, is 13 and already a veteran of golf competitions and tournaments. She is coached by Play Golf in College founder Brad Sparling. Read More.

What Our Clients Say

Testimonials

Clients, players, parents and coaches recommend Play Golf in College.
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Dan BrooksHead Women’s Golf Coach – Duke University, Five time National Champion Coach, All-time Winningest Women’s Golf Coach, National Coach of the Year, NGCA Hall of Fame Coach, PGA Member

Knows What It Takes To Succeed

Brad Sparling is very familiar with what it takes to get recruited onto a college golf team. His coaching, teaching, and recruiting experience is extensive. He will help your child realize his or her dream of playing golf in college.

Devon BrouseHead Golf Coach, Women's and Men's Teams, Purdue University

Qualified Counsel

I can’t imagine a coach more capable and qualified to advise, counsel and help a young golfer choose a university that is an appropriate ‘fit’ for them.

Ryan BlaumPGA Tour Player, 1st Team All-American at Duke University, Two-Time ACC Player of the Year

Values and Character

His strong family values give him the ability to recognize strong character and leads toward his dedication and zeal for helping young athletes. If you want to play college golf, you need Coach Sparling on your side.

Liz JanangeloLPGA Tour Player, NCAA Women’s College Player of the Year, NCAA 1st Team All-American

Better Golfers, Better People

His approach to the game from a technical level is impressive, but even more so is his ability to see his students’ character and ability. This enables him to utilize their potential in making them a better golfer and more importantly a better person.

Jim BrownOhio State Men’s Golf Coach (Retired), National Coach of the Year, NCAA Championship 1979

Tremendously Successful

It is my pleasure to enthusiastically endorse Brad Sparling and Play Golf In College! Brad was a tremendously successful coach at Duke University and The Ohio State University; in my opinion, he was one of the best coaches and recruiters in the country… He knows what college coaches are looking for when they recruit talent.

The Bohl FamilyPlay Golf in College Clients

Best in the Business

Coach Brad Sparling has made a difference in our lives. I have been incredibly impressed with his ability to get the most out of his players. He knows how to communicate with and motivate young people to help them realize their full potential. Anyone who has the desire to work hard towards the goal of playing college golf should take advantage of this great opportunity to work with one of the best in the business!

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Services Rates

Elite Player- Tournament Travel Program

15,000
Prepare for College Tournaments

  • In addition to all of the services provided in the normal Elite program, Coach Sparling and his Assistant Coach will take up to 6 players to five prestigious tournaments a year. This will include travel to and from the event and lodging together just as in a college tournament. The goal of this service is to provide in depth coaching during a tournament and to replicate the college travel experience so as to better prepare our players for the next level. This service also allows us to watch our players perform under tournament conditions and to provide invaluable coaching feedback and better performance during the tournament! For a list of tournaments we will be traveling to and further details on the program, please contact us for more information. This is an exclusive program only for the very best players.

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Elite High School Annual Program

$10,000
Our Premier Program

  • Includes all services in the Initial Assessment & Consultation; Unlimited phone & email communications; On-course and face-to-face coaching sessions throughout the year; Your coach will be in touch with you every week

  • Coaching and Mentorship throughout the college recruiting process

  • Available only to selected clients due to time commitment involved

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Developmental Program

$6,000
Golf instruction to improve your game

  • Available to anyone serious about developing their game. Conducted in groups of two students. Includes all of the listed services except recruiting. Groups meet weekly throughout the year and focus on the fundamentals of the game. They receive swing, putting and short game instruction; directions on when and how to practice; course management; how to keep it fun; the rules of golf; and etiquette.

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Annual Recruiting Program

$5,000
Recruitment Assistance without Coaching Services

  • Includes the Initial Assessment & Consultation, all of the listed services except for Game Enhancement and Player Development, and unlimited phone and email communications. Coach Sparling will be in touch with you every week and will be your Coach and Mentor throughout the college recruiting process. Available only to selected clients due to time commitment involved.

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Assessment and Consultation

$1,000
Best First Step for Elite Junior Golfers

  • Client interview with golfers and parent(s)

  • Practice range session; Up to 18 holes of golf; Comprehensive game assessment; Junior golf overview; College placement discussion; Q&A session; Written summary with recommendations; Follow-up phone calls & emails for 2 weeks after meeting

  • Fee may be applied as a credit towards any other Play Golf In College program within the first 30 days

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Hourly Lessons

$200
Instructions from Our Coaches

  • Hourly lessons by our coaches are available. Please contact us to inquire about availability.

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