7. Mariah Stackhouse, Stanford (2012-2016)
The lasting image of Stackhouse comes from the 2015 NCAA Women’s Championship, when the then-junior won the clinching point for Stanford on the first extra hole of the televised title match. It was the first time the tournament was broadcast on TV and also the first time the NCAA title was decided by match play. (Stackhouse singlehandedly validated both of those decisions.)
Stackhouse committed four years to the Cardinal when many opponents were peeling off for the pro ranks. She won four times (all in the first half of her college career) and looked invincible when, as a freshman, she fired a 10-under 61 at Stanford’s home tournament.