Kate (Freddie’s Mom): “We were first introduced to Mike through my Dad, Freddie’s Grandad, Pete Cowen who met Mike at the Players Championship. We hit it off straight away from our first chat & knew he would be the best person to help us find the perfect college for Freddie. Knowing very little about the college system he guided us through all the different stages. He was patient & answered any questions we asked no matter how daft they were. He always made time for us & nothing was too much trouble. He was extremely knowledgeable about the system.”

“When I first started working with Michael I was a sophomore in high school who knew he wanted to play college golf but had no idea what that process looked like or even how to start. Mike is extremely educated on all things golf but most of all recruiting. When we first started, it was all business in recruiting but Mike has helped me with game management, mental techniques, and even my fitness and mobility over the last 2 years. Mike has been a great mentor, guide, and friend that I am extremely grateful for.”

“Times are tough in the college golf recruiting world mostly due to Covid19 and college teams having so many players using an extra year of eligibility. With that said, Mike Smith and Fore College Golf never lost belief or hope that I would find and receive a scholarship from my dream school. I'm happy to say I will be attending Boston College next Fall. Mike is truly one of the most optimistic and positive people I have ever met and his attitude became my attitude. I trust Mike and ForeCollegeGolf and would recommend them to anyone!”

“I've been working with Mike for almost a year now and as a freshman, in high school, I am just beginning my college recruiting journey. He has given me the tools, training, and ideas to be prepared for the future not only on but off of the course as well. I had the chance to personally meet Mike back in October and it has been a huge help as far as getting to know him and developing a strong relationship. His guidance, expertise and so much knowledge in college golf is a huge benefit for me and my family. I have seen significant improvement and growth since we have started working together. Mike is always there for me, ready to help with any questions and concerns; I can see that he really cares about me and my future. He is a great mentor and his positive approach and guidance are key to me being able to follow my dreams of playing collegiate golf. I am excited about this journey!”

Mark (Toby’s Father): “We worked with Mike from day 1 of our journey in 2017 when Toby was 13. He was recommended by Toby’s coach and they bonded well from the start. When working with Mike, he takes time to get to know you and personally tailors the program. Mike’s knowledge of the process was excellent and he had a clear vision of the best methods to support Toby. When we had questions, Mike was always available. My advice to any prospective parent supporting their son through the recruiting process is to find somebody that knows what they are doing, start as early as possible, be patient, and follow the advice given. We would now class Mike as a friend, rather than a college advisor, and look forward to having Mike remain part of “Team Bishop” throughout Toby’s journey.”

Toby: “Mike was a crucial piece of my development over the long and exciting recruiting journey we had together. Not only building relationships on a professional level but building a personal friendship that will last forever. As a golfer living in Dubai with little understanding of the college golf system, Mike helped me gain the skillset of communicating effectively with coaches and putting emphasis on finding the “right fit” for me. A key challenge in my journey was calculating eligibility across the different systems used in the NCAA and my schooling in Dubai. Mike showcased his commitment to me by working long hours outside of our meeting time, finding these answers, and adapting to my situation as a foreign student-athlete. This passion Mike has to help every one of his students gave my family and I a great sense of personal commitment and investment into our journey, which is very hard to find with recruiting agencies and gives ForeCollegeGolf great leverage to find its students the right program for them. I would highly recommend aspiring college golfers to put their trust in Mike, as I would not be in the position I am today, signing with my dream Division 1 college, without his guidance and assistance from the start!”

“I was introduced to Mike by Dan Carraher, my swing coach. Together, we developed an effective practice plan, tournament schedule, and resume immediately with Mike’s help. It gave me confidence that I had a great plan and goals set for myself to get in touch with coaches. I developed as a player from a maturity standpoint as Mike and I talked to multiple coaches every week. It taught me to push myself more on the golf course and in the classroom. Most importantly FCG gave me the opportunity to play at the collegiate level and pursue my dreams. Thank you for everything Mike.”

Jeff (Will’s dad): “We were introduced to Mike and his company late in the Summer before Will's senior year. We were definitely late to the recruiting process and we weren't exactly sure how to go about it. After taking the time to get to know us, our situation, and Will personally, Mike believed that we could have some success together. Over the last six months, Mike has been an amazing guide for us. He's given us the direction on where to turn, how to reach out, how to respond, and most of all how to handle the process in the best way possible. His approach is to take each relationship personally and help kids land in the best possible place for them to succeed. Mike's credibility and reputation among College Golf Coaches is very strong and a huge asset. We couldn't recommend working with Mike more. For anyone that is interested in playing golf at the Collegiate level, Fore College Golf is the best partner you could have to go through the process with.”

Elif (Ali’s Mom) “Navigating the college process can be stressful. Even with all the information available online, it was super helpful to have Mike on our side. Mike’s insight and guidance during this process was exactly what we were looking for. He was great with picking up the phone and reaching out to his many contacts on Ali’s behalf. Mike is definitely a valuable resource for parents and student-athletes during the recruitment process.”