The excitement around college golf has grown over the last decade, thanks in large part to the addition of match play at the NCAA Championships. The head-to-head concept was something different in college golf, but it has produced some of the most memorable championships yet in the sport.
Some former college golfers – whether because of age or failing to make it that far in the national championship – never got to experience that thrill. For those players, Golfweek will recreate the opportunity.
Golfweek will host a three-day tournament for former college golfers on Aug. 15-18 at French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana. The week will begin with 36 holes of stroke-play competition followed by an 18-hole match. The bracket depends on the size of the field. For example, if 10 teams enter, those 10 teams will be seeded for the match play with 1 vs. 2, 3 vs. 4, 5 vs. 6, and on.
Any former college player is eligible to compete, whether or not that player has turned professional. A team will be made up of six former players from a school, and those players can be any age. Yes, a golf pro of any type can play, they only have had to play college golf.
Teams interested in competing should designate a team captain to contact Lance Ringler at lringler@golfweek.com to enter.