Monthly Archives: February 2015

NCCGA Spring Preview: Southeast Regional Tournament #1

So far, throughout the short NCCGA season, poor weather conditions have been a recurring theme. Not only has winter postponed regionals, but it has forced me to shorten my NCCGA Spring Preview considerably. The cold temperatures and snow have drifted as far south as Texas and Alabama, causing postponements in both the Ozark and South...
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Golf Deals: NextGenGolf ‘Bags’ Ogio as Partner

We are very excited to announce our 2015 Official Bag partner, Ogio. When consumers think of backpacks, luggage, and golf bags, Ogio is often one of the first companies that comes to mind. As NextGenGolf has grown, we have tried to align ourselves with brands that not only exude quality and excellence, but that also align...
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New Role of Volunteers to Help at NCCGA Tournaments

In order to improve the NCCGA tournament experiences, the NextGenGolf team has decided to gather volunteers to help with each regional tournament. To further understand the role these volunteers will play, we caught up with Nick Heyrman, Director of Tournament Operations.

How many volunteers will be at each tournament?

We currently plan on...

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Club Golf Academy: The Provisional Ball

Each week, I will cover a rule that frequently comes into question during amateur golf tournaments. This weekly Club Golf Academy segment will be covering rules that I believe all NCCGA players should know and understand.

Why play a provisional ball? 

This week’s USGA Rule of the Week is Rule 27; concerning provisional balls. A provisional...

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Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad Wins Debut

February 21-22nd was a weekend of firsts in the NCCGA. We had the first Regional Tournament of the Spring 2015 season in the Southwest as well as  two teams making their first NCCGA appearances. Point Loma Nazarene University and the Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad demonstrated talent and the potential to give defending regional champs,...
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College Golf: 5 Benefits to having an A & B Team

Over the years, high schools and middle schools have adopted a two-tier system with  junior-varsity and varsity teams to help build their programs. By following this system, junior varsity player get ample practice time while still being able to develop in a competitive setting.  This allows golfers to build up their confidence...

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NCCGA Spring Preview: Southwest Region Kicks-off Season

The NCCGA Spring Preview can only mean one thing; Its Golf Season. Club golfers from around the country have gotten the itch to get back on the course after a long winter break. The wait will end this weekend as the Spring 2015 season begins in California. The Southwest Region is hosting the first...

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Golf Deals: Oxford Golf Partners with NextGenGolf

We are very excited to announce our 2015 Official Team Apparel partner, Oxford Golf.  Sold in only the finest golf shops across the country, Oxford Golf is one of the highest quality apparel providers in the world. While Oxford Golf may be the newest golf deal offered by NextGenGolf, Oxford has made a name...
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College Golf Rankings: NCCGA Spring 2015 Preseason

As the weather begins to warm and snow begins to melt (everywhere except for Boston), club golf teams around the country are preparing for another NCCGA college golf season. With the new season rapidly approaching, it’s only right to give the best teams in the country the recognition they deserve. 28 regions around the country...
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Look Out, Boys: Women Taking Over College Golf

It seems that Jamie Ehrhart was destined to play golf. Being born and raised in the small town of Quincy, Illinois, a town producing touring pros like D.A. Weibring and Luke Guthrie, success is not uncommon. Through the years, golf has become a part of Jamie’s life. Since the age of three she has owned...
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