Play Starts For Top College Golf Teams At NCAA Championship At La Costa
The NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship has begun at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California. Thirty top collegiate teams are competing in a three-round stroke-play format, with the top 15 advancing to the final round. The tournament will culminate in match play on June 2 and 3, where the individual champion and team winners will be determined.
- ▪The championship features tougher course conditions with faster greens and thicker rough.
- ▪Auburn is considered a favorite, led by star player Jackson Koivun.
- ▪Virginia also enters strong, with Ben James ranked second in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.
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BusinessSportsMoneyPlay Starts For Top College Golf Teams At NCAA Championship At La CostaByTim Corlett,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Professional and Amateur Golffor Break80Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 04:01pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 29: J.M. Butler of the Auburn Tigers celebrates with his teammates after defeating the Florida State Seminoles in the championship match during the Division I Men's Golf Championship held at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa on May 29, 2024 in Carlsbad, California. (Photo by C.
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