Players who harbor professional aspirations have no obligation to attend college, but often the game’s best players are those who spent their college years refining their games, forming competitive bonds with teammates and earning degrees.

With that in mind, Golf Digest asked a variety of PGA Tour players who each earned their degree a question: How can future college golfers savor and maximize the college experience?

It’s part of the Golf Digest Guide to College Golf, where we’re breaking down everything you need to know about college golf. How do you contact coaches? What are the myths about college golf? What are the best collegiate courses?