The bad news? School is back in session for student-athletes across the country. The good news? That means college golf is officially back, as well.
After a busy summer amateur schedule, it’s time to focus back in on the college game. What better way to celebrate than with preseason award watch lists?
The ANNIKA Award honors the player of the year in college women’s golf, as selected by college golfers, coaches and members of the college golf media. The players are listed alphabetically. Players on the ANNIKA Award Watch List were selected by a panel of Golfweek and Golf Channel writers.
Golfweek/Sagarin Rankings: Women’s team | Women’s individual
Amari Avery, USC
Avery joined USC as a spring semester freshman last year and won two of her first three starts before adding a third at the NCAA Stanford Regional. Bad news for the rest of the country: she’s only getting better.
Amari Avery smiles as she leaves the No. 12 tee during a practice round for the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, Friday, April 2, 2021. Photo by Augusta National
Carolina Chacarra, Wake Forest
Chacarra was named ACC Freshman of the Year last season and picked up second team All-American honors after two wins and four top-five finishes with a T-7 at the NCAA Franklin Regional. Expect more of the same this season.
Carolina Chacarra at the Wake Forest Bryan National Collegiate at the Bryan Park Champions Course on Monday, September 27, 2021 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Wake Forest Athletic Communications)
Hannah Darling, South Carolina
Made an immediate impact for the Gamecocks last season and earned first team All-SEC honors thanks to five top-five finishes in 10 starts. The 2021 R&A Girls Amateur champion will be the key to South Carolina’s success this season.
South Carolina’s Hannah Darling. (Photo: South Carolina Athletics)
Blanca Fernandez Garcia-Poggio, Texas A&M
The senior comes off her best year yet in college after starting all 12 tournaments for the Aggies and earning first team All-SEC First honors. Earned a win at the 2022 NCAA Championship in the quarterfinals against Florida State’s Alice Hodge and made an ace in her semifinal loss to Oregon’s Ching-Tzu Chen.
Blanca Fernández García-Poggio, Texas A&M (Texas A&M photo)
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