(05-17-2023, 08:48 PM)winflop Wrote: I think it's actually really difficult to translate much about how they played at an easy course in Bear's Best compared to what they will do on a very challenging Grayhawk Talon course. Also, keep in mind that they have to finish in the top 8 in the first 54 holes of stroke play to qualify for match play, in which it really can be a bit of a crap shoot.
The rise of Ethan Ng this year is a very positive development, while Brown and Vilips' play has been on the disappointing side. All will need to play well to make the cut.
On a challenging course like Grayhawk, just playing par golf and keeping the big numbers down will be really important. Last year as I recall no team was under par, and the top teams were around +15 for the stroke play part. Par golf would probably get you into match play.
One last add. I look forward to the NCAA Golf Championship more than any other sports final game. I don't think there is a tougher format to get through in order to finally win the overall championship. Golf as a team game and in this format is so much fun to watch. I wonder what the rest of you think?