--- title: News about College Golf | Varsity Golf description: Varsity Golf | The College Golf blog reports on news, tips, and stories related to college golf. --- [![nextgengolf-white-logo.png](https://nextgengolf.org/wp-content/themes/theme46788/images/nextgengolf-white-logo.png "nextgengolf-white-logo.png")](https://nextgengolf.org/) - [NCCGA](https://nextgengolf.org/college-golf/nccga/) - [City Tour](http://nextgengolf.org/city-tour) - [Blog](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/) - [About](https://nextgengolf.org/about-us/) - [About Us](https://nextgengolf.org/about-us/) - [Press](https://nextgengolf.org/press/) - [Golf Jobs](https://nextgengolf.org/job-board/) - Resources - [Golf Equipment Deals](https://nextgengolf.org/golf-equipment-deals-nextgengolf-members/) - [Find Golf Discounts](https://nextgengolf.org/best-golf-discounts-in-each-state/) - [Indoor Golf Facilities](https://nextgengolf.org/app/find-indoor-golf-facilities) # Where college students go for golf Subscribe NCCGA City Tour Industry Subscribe Enter a valid email address - [College Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf) - [Golf Help](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help) - [Golf Industry](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-industry) - [All Topics](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/topics) - [New Posts](https://blog.nextgengolf.org) - [College Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf) - [Golf Help](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help) - [Golf Industry](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-industry) [![College Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/oregon_final_putt_mens_golf_championship.jpg)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/oregon-washington-win-ncaa-college-golf-championship-2016) College Golf / June 4, 2016 [Washington and Oregon Take Home 2016 NCAA D1 College Golf Championship](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/oregon-washington-win-ncaa-college-golf-championship-2016) ## [Washington and Oregon Take Home 2016 NCAA D1 College Golf Championship](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/oregon-washington-win-ncaa-college-golf-championship-2016) By [Sam Oleksak](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/author/sam-oleksak) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/oregon_final_putt_mens_golf_championship.jpg)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/oregon-washington-win-ncaa-college-golf-championship-2016) Taking place in Eugene, Oregon, the Oregon Ducks men's college golf team certainly gave their hometown fans a show at the 2016 NCAA Division 1 Golf Championship. The Ducks became the national champions after three playoff holes, outlasting #1 ranked Texas on Wednesday night. The University of Washington women's golf team had wrapped up their title in similar fashion a week earlier. [Read More](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/oregon-washington-win-ncaa-college-golf-championship-2016) Topics: [Varsity Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/topic/varsity-golf) [NCAA Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/topic/ncaa-golf) [![College Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Photo_via_Michigan_State_Athletics.jpg)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/heinze-excelling-with-michigan-state-college-golf-team) College Golf / May 19, 2016 [Heinze Excelling with Michigan State College Golf Team](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/heinze-excelling-with-michigan-state-college-golf-team) ## [Heinze Excelling with Michigan State College Golf Team](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/heinze-excelling-with-michigan-state-college-golf-team) By [Travis Richardson](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/author/travis-richardson) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Photo_via_Michigan_State_Athletics.jpg)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/heinze-excelling-with-michigan-state-college-golf-team) ---   [Read More](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/heinze-excelling-with-michigan-state-college-golf-team) Topics: [Varsity Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/topic/varsity-golf) [Michigan State University](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/topic/michigan-state-university) [![College Golf](https://nextgengolf.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_9673-1024x683.jpg)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/alternatives-playing-college-golf) College Golf / May 11, 2016 [Alternatives to playing college golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/alternatives-playing-college-golf) ## [Alternatives to playing college golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/alternatives-playing-college-golf) By [Travis Richardson](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/author/travis-richardson) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://nextgengolf.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_9673-1024x683.jpg)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/alternatives-playing-college-golf)   Not everyone can play varsity golf in college. It's simply the truth, and is true in every sport, but the odds are especially staggering in golf. According to [Read More](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/alternatives-playing-college-golf) Topics: [Varsity Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/topic/varsity-golf) [Club Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/topic/club-golf) [![College Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/golf_flag_blowing_in_wind-470676-edited.jpg)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/colleges-cutting-varsity-golf-budgeting) College Golf / May 11, 2016 [Colleges cutting varsity golf budget](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/colleges-cutting-varsity-golf-budgeting) ## [Colleges cutting varsity golf budget](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/colleges-cutting-varsity-golf-budgeting) By [Travis Richardson](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/author/travis-richardson) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/golf_flag_blowing_in_wind-470676-edited.jpg)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/colleges-cutting-varsity-golf-budgeting) 2016 has been a rough year for men's varsity college golf programs. In 2016 alone there have been 7 men's golf programs cut from their school's athletics. Compare that to 4 cuts in 2015, and 0 in 2014 (after Furman reinstated their program after cutting it briefly). The main culprit, at least according to public statements, has been budgeting. There's simply not enough money to go around, and golf has been on the chopping block. [Read More](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/colleges-cutting-varsity-golf-budgeting) Topics: [Varsity Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/topic/varsity-golf) [![College Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/greg_henion_teeing_off-410242-edited.jpg)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/transferred-club-golf-varsity) College Golf / April 1, 2016 [Why I transferred from varsity golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/transferred-club-golf-varsity) ## [Why I transferred from varsity golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/transferred-club-golf-varsity) By [Nextgengolf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/author/nextgengolf) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/greg_henion_teeing_off-410242-edited.jpg)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/transferred-club-golf-varsity) When I was a senior at Weddington High School, I was accepted to 6 different schools but still didn't know where I wanted to go. All I knew is I wanted to play varsity golf in college. I had played golf in high school, and also on the [AJGA](http://www.ajga.org) and HJGT summer tours. With less than two months remaining before graduation, I accepted an offer from Belmont Abbey College to play on their men’s golf team. [Read More](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/transferred-club-golf-varsity) Topics: [Varsity Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/topic/varsity-golf) [![College Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/corey-stamper-southeast-region-648209-edited.jpg)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/my-story-playing-varsity-golf-in-college) College Golf / March 15, 2016 [My Story: Playing varsity golf in college](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/my-story-playing-varsity-golf-in-college) ## [My Story: Playing varsity golf in college](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/my-story-playing-varsity-golf-in-college) By [Nextgengolf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/author/nextgengolf) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/corey-stamper-southeast-region-648209-edited.jpg)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/my-story-playing-varsity-golf-in-college) The most frequent question that I get when I tell people that I transferred from Clemson University to play golf at Greensboro College is, “Why did you do that?”. Clemson is like a dream college, and Greensboro College is a very small school that sits in the shadow of University of North Carolina-Greensboro. I always say that while I loved Clemson, I followed my dream to pursue golf in college. [Read More](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/my-story-playing-varsity-golf-in-college) Topics: [Varsity Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/topic/varsity-golf) [![College Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/corey_stamper_flag_clemson-141469-edited.png)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/nccga-leads-to-varsity-golf) College Golf / July 13, 2015 [Varsity golf through the NCCGA](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/nccga-leads-to-varsity-golf) ## [Varsity golf through the NCCGA](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/nccga-leads-to-varsity-golf) By [Jack Stephens](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/author/jack-stephens) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/corey_stamper_flag_clemson-141469-edited.png)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/nccga-leads-to-varsity-golf) Playing NCAA Division 1 golf is a dream for many junior and high school golfers. However, even some of the most talented players in high school are overlooked by recruiters and never have the opportunity to play at that level. Sometimes the timing is simply not right, a change of scenery is needed, or academics take precedence over athletics. [Read More](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/nccga-leads-to-varsity-golf) Topics: [Varsity Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/topic/varsity-golf) [NCCGA](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/topic/nccga) [![College Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/alabama_illinois_state_club_golf_photo-514093-edited.jpg)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/5-reasons-club-golf-fun-varsity-golf) College Golf / June 29, 2014 [Why Club Golf is More Fun Than Varsity College Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/5-reasons-club-golf-fun-varsity-golf) ## [Why Club Golf is More Fun Than Varsity College Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/5-reasons-club-golf-fun-varsity-golf) By [Nextgengolf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/author/nextgengolf) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/alabama_illinois_state_club_golf_photo-514093-edited.jpg)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/5-reasons-club-golf-fun-varsity-golf) Every day we here at Nextgengolf see the impact club golf and the NCCGA have on students across the country. Whether it's a talented golfer that chose not to play varsity, or a recreational player discovering his love of the game, club golf has provided an outlet for students to continue playing competitively during their college years. [Read More](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/5-reasons-club-golf-fun-varsity-golf) Topics: [Varsity Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/topic/varsity-golf) [Club Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/topic/club-golf) [![College Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/cal_bears_varsity_team-619588-edited.png)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/college-golfers-at-merion-three-bears-on-the-loose) College Golf / June 14, 2013 [College Golf Represented at Merion: Three Bears on the Loose](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/college-golfers-at-merion-three-bears-on-the-loose) ## [College Golf Represented at Merion: Three Bears on the Loose](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/college-golfers-at-merion-three-bears-on-the-loose) By [Nextgengolf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/author/nextgengolf) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/cal_bears_varsity_team-619588-edited.png)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/college-golfers-at-merion-three-bears-on-the-loose) One of the great distinctions between the U.S Open and the other 3 majors in golf is the qualification process. It’s more open to amateur than the Masters, but still, we see a star-studded field. But among those stars, including this year, we’ll see some [college golf](http://www.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/nccga) amateurs as well. 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