Even in smaller divisions, schools are creating programs. The Mocs have won 11 men s national championships, and as of last spring, they now boast a national title for the women, too. If you need a specific example of the expanding landscape of women s golf, consider Hana Kim. A native of Southern California, Kim didn t see geography as a problem. Instead, she views the blend of academics and athletics as her ticket to the best possible future she could create for herself.
Many collegiate golfers have aspirations to play at the professional level.
No longer does this mean they have to matriculate from a warm-weather institution. Becky Iverson, a Michigan State alum, is close to making her first Solheim Cup team. Heather Daly-Donofrio graduated from Yale in 1991 and later became coach of the program. Some players who may not make it to the pro level are using their college experiences to stay associated in some capacity with the game. The education, the people met along the way and the confidence gained by excelling at a sport and being a member of a team have contributed to many exciting careers in the golf field.