Golf in 2017: Five things that would be cool to see in the new year

Growing the coverage of collegiate golf, exposing it to more sports fans

There aren’t too many things more exciting than college sports. The incredible, otherworldly plays, the buzzer beaters in the NCAA basketball tournament, and amazing stadiums filled with excited college students and alumni.

This goes back to growing team golf a bit. Not a fan of another new team format in professional golf? Then why not watch/follow some collegiate golf action?

The cool thing about college golf is that it’s team golf almost all of the time, and there a ton of teams to cheer for. Maybe you want to root for your alma mater, or perhaps your local college.

There’s also a terrific source for all of your college golf needs. GolfStat.com has a ton of team stats, and individual numbers for the top NCAA schools in the country, all the way to the top NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) teams in the land (go College of DuPage Chaps).

Another great thing that college golf has going for it is, Golf Channel’s coverage of it. To be on TV means these kids will play their very best and I hope that the coverage continues to spread wider over time.

Because, as college sports fans, we’re already attached to our schools through sports such as football and basketball. We can take that same passion, and apply it to golf.

Since college golf wasn’t getting too much coverage until now, it was harder to follow. But, with growing TV coverage, and a place like GolfStat presenting us with detailed stats, college golf is on the rise, and next thing you know, people will have their schools featured on their next pack of golf balls.

Trust me, I should know (see tweet for more information). Illinois Media School, class of 2013.