[d4cohn]

One trend I've noticed recently is that very few national championships are hosted out West these days, and I do think it makes a difference to have home geographic turf advantage, especially for sports played outside. 

Regarding this point (definitely true up through this championship), but the next 3 years Finals for both men's and women's golf will all be in Scottsdale, Arizona. So geographically, the Pac-12 will have the advantage over the other Power 5 conferences moving forward.

[d4cohn]

One trend I've noticed recently is that very few national championships are hosted out West these days, and I do think it makes a difference to have home geographic turf advantage, especially for sports played outside. 

Regarding this point (definitely true up through this championship), but the next 3 years Finals for both men's and women's golf will all be in Scottsdale, Arizona. So geographically, the Pac-12 will have the advantage over the other Power 5 conferences moving forward.