The busy summer amateur season has faded to fall as schools across the country are back in session, which means college golf is back in season.
Vanderbilt, a semifinalist at last year’s NCAA Championship, returns a strong starting lineup including Gordon Sargent, who won the individual title as a freshman last season. The Commodores will have some competition as North Carolina also returns a strong lineup, not to mention an All-American transfer who has won a national championship.
All that said, Vanderbilt and North Carolina aren’t the only team with national championship aspirations and expectations this season. Check out the top-30 teams entering the 2022-23 college golf season.
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1. Vanderbilt
One of the semifinalists last year returns four starters, including the NCAA individual champion, sophomore Gordon Sargent. They know what it takes to earn a tee time on the final day of the season, and don’t be surprised if they are in the final match this season.
Gordon Sargent of Vanderbilt holds the trophy after winning the NCAA Div. I Men’s Golf Championship at Grayhawk Golf Club. (Photo: Rob Schumacher/The Arizona Republic)
2. North Carolina
The Tar Heels have improved each season over the last few years, culminating in last year’s quarterfinal appearance at the NCAA Championship. North Carolina returns four starters and will add All-American transfer Dylan Menante to the lineup. They’ll be a favorite to win it all this season.
Dylan Menante watches his drive on hole 13 during the quarterfinals at the 2022 U.S. Amateur at The Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, N.J. (Photo: Grant Halverson/USGA)
3. Florida
Over the last few seasons, Florida has been a team full of potential that hasn’t yet reached its peak. With four seniors Fred Biondi, Ricky Castillo, Yuxin Lin and John Dubois all set to start, it’s time for the Gators to shine, simple as that.
Florida’s Fred Biondi tees off on the 17th hole during the final round of the Calusa Cup, Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Calusa Pines Golf Club in Naples, Fla.
4. Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech had a loaded squad a few years ago that just never quite got it done. This season, coach Bruce Heppler brings back all five starters and with another shot at Grayhawk and the NCAA Championship…
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