When it came time for Nextgengolf—then CollegeGolfPass—and the NCCGA to find an equipment partner, there were plenty of considerations to partner with some of the game’s most popular, household brands. When Nextgengolf’s COO, Mike Belkin, told me we would be teaming up with Cleveland/Srixon, it was not the first brand atop my mind; but I...
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Best Tweets of the NCCGA Season
It is no secret that Twitter plays a huge part in the growth of the NCCGA.
Outside of the obvious business perks, it can also provide humor and wit about topics ranging from golf to girls. The teams and the players in the NCCGA are no exception to that. Here is a list of the latest...
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Texas A&M Golfer Breaks 80 with Broken Appendix
The scorecard Nick Pierce posted at last weekend's Texas Regional , 77-79 good for 6th place, does not do his round justice. Nick had surgery after the round on Monday to remove his appendix that was about to burst. I had the chance to ask Nick a few questions about how he fought through the...
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Recent College Golfers Dominating in 2014
This past Sunday at the Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens Florida ended in dramatic fashion with a rare 4-man Sudden Death Playoff. What’s harder to believe is how young the competitors were; Rory McIlroy and winner Russell Henley are both just 24 years old and Russell Knox is also under the age of 30....
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College Golf in the City
When thinking of Washington D.C., golf is certainly not the first thing that comes to mind. And it certainly was not a reason factoring into my decision to attend The George Washington University, a school located just three blocks from the White House. City life has its perks: great food, nightlife, and job opportunities just...
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Duquesne Club Golf Helps The First Tee
When asked why he decided to cut down and re-grip 2 full sets of irons, 10 woods, and 6 wedges in volunteering for the local Pittsburgh First Tee, Joe Colaizzo of Duquesne Club Golf replied "It felt good to help out some really nice kids, so we're coming back every Monday!" Read more
Braunewell: Making the Transition to Collegiate Club Golf
Wake Forest University has been producing golfing legends for decades.
With names like Arnold Palmer, Webb Simpson, and Bill Haas swirling around, it is no secret that Wake knows a thing or two about good golf. For students on campus that want to be a part of this amazing tradition but do not quite have the...
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Top 5 Reasons Why Snow Golf is Superior
Nobody likes keeping the keeping the clubs tucked away during those dreaded winter months. Although we are moving closer to the spring season (my Iowa State club team is ready to go), here are a few things to enjoy in case your favorite course is still closed:
5. Finally, a semi-acceptable use for those...
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Baylor Club Golf Looks to Shine in First Texas Regional
The Texas Region of the NCCGA is quickly becoming one of the best in the nation. We recently celebrated our first birthday. After a year of growth and improvement, 8 teams will tee it up this in Houston to kick of a new season of Texas Club Golf. Eagle Pointe Golf Club, a par-71, 6900...
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