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New College Golf Season Kicks Off with Top Teams

8/30/2025

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Summary

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The 2025-26 college golf season has begun, with BYU and Georgia Tech ranked No. 13 in the Bushnell/Golfweek Coaches Poll.
Freshmen Kihei Akina (BYU) and Carson Bertagnole (North Carolina) are anticipated to have significant impacts.
The Wake Forest women's team is ranked No. 12, highlighted by players Macy Pate and Chloe Kovelesky.
Texas A&M starts the season at No. 20, and Washington and Lee is ranked second in Division III.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1906, the NCAA transformed collegiate athletics by regulating competition among over 1,200 member institutions, including BYU and Georgia Tech. The rise of golf programs, exemplified by schools like Wake Forest and Texas A&M, reflects increased investment in sports, fostering talent development and shaping future professional participation, particularly in the U.S. golf landscape.

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Story summary

The 2025-26 college golf season has begun, with BYU and Georgia Tech ranked No. 13 in the Bushnell/Golfweek Coaches Poll.
Freshmen Kihei Akina (BYU) and Carson Bertagnole (North Carolina) are anticipated to have significant impacts.
The Wake Forest women's team is ranked No. 12, highlighted by players Macy Pate and Chloe Kovelesky.
Texas A&M starts the season at No. 20, and Washington and Lee is ranked second in Division III.

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