Nine for '19: Compelling storylines for the college-golf season

With a new college golf season approaching, we present our “Nine for ‘19” series. In the countdown to the first major weekend of college competition, we take a look at the nine best storylines for the fall. Consider this your primer for one of our favorite parts of the game.

No. 9: What the summer says about college golf
For Pepperdine's men, tournament reps should carry over for a strong season. USC's women are in a similar boat.
No. 8: College tournaments to watch in the fall
We highlight 10 fall tournaments where the top teams are playing. It’s a good way to see how the game’s best stacks up this year.
No. 7: Under new leadership
There wasn’t considerable turnover among head college coaches over the summer, but some new assignments are worth noting.
No. 6: Reloading and filling the void
It's an old story in college golf: Players grow up, graduate and make room for the next stars. Stanford is living that this fall.
No. 5: Impact players in the women's game
One player can’t win a team championship, but an infusion of talent can certainly shape a team’s season.
No. 4: Impact players in men's college golf
The incoming class of 2023 looks strong in men's college golf. Here are the headliners.
No. 3: In college golf, match play matters
A player who understands the nuances of match play, and how to play it, is an asset to any college team.
No. 2: Mid-majors, underdogs and D2 powerhouses
If there’s one thing to know for this season, it’s that there’s high-caliber golf in more places than just the Pac 12 and the SEC.
No. 1: How do you replace Fassi? Kupcho? Wolff
The 2018-19 season had some individual star power. The question now is, who steps up to fill those slots? We have some ideas.

PRESEASON POLLS

With full squad intact, USC checks in atop WGCA preseason poll
Expect big things from the Trojan 2.0 squad this season – college coaches do.
College golf is approaching, and here's what the coaches expect
Take a look at the Bushnell/Golfweek Preseason Coaches Poll to see how coaches think college golf will stack up this year.