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To date, we've sent over 35,000 young men and women to the US. Securing over £300 million in scholarship awards and finding a place for every single qualifying applicant.
Every year, thousands of student-athletes and their families come face-to-face with the difficult challenge of securing a scholarship to an American university. What they often discover is that navigating university options is stressful enough, and adding sports into the mix brings it to a whole new level.
Even for those who do a little recruiting homework, they are often left with more questions, very few simple answers and an uneasy feeling they are somehow falling behind.
At FirstPoint, we understand what you’re going through. Many of us have experienced first-hand what the scholarship recruiting experience is like—as players and as coaches. And that experience, combined with our advanced online technology, expansive college coach network and proven recruiting methods, helps thousands of student-athletes and their families take control of their recruiting experience.
Whether you are a first-year high school student or a national ranked athlete, FirstPoint helps take the stress of uncertainty out of your scholarship journey by putting a plan in place to help you find your best university options in the USA.
There is a £20 registration fee required on the day to participate.
Abu Dhabi Golf Club, situated in the heart of the UAE's capital, stands as the premier golfing destination in the Middle east which provides an unrivalled experience for some of the top amateur and professional golfers in the world. Spanning over 400 acres of breath-taking desert landscapes, the club features two exceptional courses meticulously designed to cater to all skill levels.
The 18-hole National Course offers an expert level challenge to put players through their paces on each and every hole, with the Par 72 course having played host to the past 16 international Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship events, with some of the biggest names in the sport like Rickie Fowler, Shane Lowry, Tommy and Lee Fleetwood and former world no.1 Martin Kaymer amongst the illustrious list of former winners.
The 9-hole Par 36 Garden Course provides a more relaxed atmosphere whilst still offering an array of hole layouts, including two Par 5s that stretch over 500 yards, creating the perfect blend of casual and competitive options – ideal for our upcoming FirstPoint USA International Golf Trial event.
Address: Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
Click here for venue directionsThe age range to compete in our event is 15-22 years old. FirstPoint USA will typically start working with golf clients from the age of 14. However, it is possible to secure a sports scholarship right up until the age of 24. Student athletes will not leave for the USA to begin their scholarship journey until they are at least 18 years of age, starting either in the Fall (August) or Spring (January).
The event will last 3 days, with players competing over 54 holes. The event will also include a presentation to players and parents/guardians outlining the opportunities for golf scholarships in the US, on the first day.
Our event, is a 54-hole stroke play event for boys and girls, and will be a WAGR counting event. It is open to male players with a handicap of 8 and less, and female players with a handicap of 12 or less.
After the event you will recieve feedback on your performance within 48 working hours, if you are succesful you will be invited to an interview at a local venue to discuss the process and your eligibility for a scholarship. If you are eligible you will be offered a place after the interview.
The entry fee includes three rounds of golf , access to the practice facilities throughout the event, a shared buggy for each round and lunch on the final day of the event. Also included is a bucket of balls before each round on the practice facilities. Additional buckets of balls or Trackman Range access are available from the pro shop or the driving range directly.
The entry fee does not include the cost of accommodation.
Practice rounds can be booked in advance of the event but must be paid for separately.
