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It was another packed week of Division III golf, and we’re breaking down all of it!

On the women’s side, we take a look at the latest Women’s Coaches Poll and discuss where the top teams stand as the fall season continues to take shape. Then we recap the action from the Texas Legends Tournament, Williams Fall Invite, and September Showdown, highlighting the teams and players who are standing out.

On the men’s side, we dive into the newest Men’s Coaches Poll before working our way through a huge slate of tournament action. We cover the Minnesota Golf Classic, Kuhn Memorial Invitational, Rhodes Fall Invite, St. John’s Fall Invite, Bowdoin Invitational, Whitworth Fall Invitational, and MASCAC Golf Championship.

Finally, we spend some extra time on one of the biggest events of the fall — the NCAA Division III Fall Preview. We break down what happened at the Preview, the performances that stood out, and what the results could tell us as we look ahead to the rest of the season and, eventually, the NCAA Championship.

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It’s been another busy week in D3 golf, and we have a packed episode!

We kick things off with an extensive breakdown of the Gate City Invite, diving into the team and individual results, key takeaways, and everything you need to know from one of the week’s biggest events.

From there, we take you around the country to recap the action from:

• SAA Fall Classic (Women)
• D3 Classic (Women)
• Polar Bear Shootout (Women)
• Transylvania Fall Classic (Women)
• The Toftrees (Men)
• Wrigglesworth Blugold Invitational (Men)
• UAA Championship (Men & Women)
• CA State Intercollegiate (Men & Women)

Then we turn our attention to another huge week ahead in Division III golf. On the men’s side, our next MAJOR is here: the NCAA DIII Fall Preview! We break down the field and preview what will be one of the most important tournaments of the fall season.

We also look ahead to Carleton’s September Showdown, the St. John’s Invitational, and the Rhodes Invitational.

There’s a lot happening across D3 golf—and we’re covering it all! We hope you enjoy this episode!

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In this episode we are checking in on the opening weeks of the season and breaking down some of the biggest results from around the country. We recap the Greystone Fall Invitational, TedBarclay Invitational, Lynn Schweizer Invitational, the Transylvania Fall Invite, and the Spartan Double Gun, highlighting the teams and players making early statements.

We also look ahead at the upcoming tournaments on the fall schedule. The Gate City Invite is a highly anticipated matchup with a deep field that could give us an early glimpse at the national picture.

We hope you enjoy this episode! Follow along with D3 Golf Guys all season for results, rankings, tournament previews, and everything happening in D3 Golf!

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Season 7 is officially underway! In our first episode, we preview the biggest tournaments on the fall schedule for both the men’s and women’s seasons. We also take a deep dive into the rosters of the top men’s and women’s programs. Who is returning? Who has transferred? Which teams have added more talent?

The fields are looking deeper than ever, and the road to Nationals starts NOW!

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In this episode, we go through the results of Women's Nationals and celebrate Emory University claiming their second consecutive National Championship and third in the last five years, cementing their status as the premier program in DIII Women's Golf.

Carnegie Mellon couldn't quite catch Emory. It was their second straight runner-up finish, an impressive display of consistency. The Tartans have now finished in the top five in all seven of their NCAA championship appearances, including a national title in 2024.

On the individual side, Carter Sichol from Carleton College was the story of the tournament. Sichol shot -5 (283) across four rounds — including a closing two-under 70 on Friday — to win the individual title by one stroke. Entering the final round in second place, she birdied four holes on the back nine to surge to the top. The drama came on the final hole: Carnegie Mellon's Emma Wong needed a birdie from six feet to force a tie, but the putt didn't fall, sealing Sichol's historic win.

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In this episode we recap Men’s Nationals and then quickly switch gears to preview the Women’s National Tournament.

Men’s Nationals
This tournament delivered plenty of excitement, highlighted by a playoff between Rochester and Transylvania to determine the final team to make the cut. Transylvania ultimately came out on top and advanced to the final two rounds. In the fourth round, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps fired an incredible 15-under-par round, vaulting from a tie for fourth after Round 3 into a tie for first place. CMS eventually faced Illinois Wesleyan in a playoff, where they captured the National Championship trophy. Individually, Sebi Aliaga (CMS) claimed the national title with a tournament total of -10.

Women’s Nationals
Hosted by Claremont-Mudd-ScrippsMay 19-22 at Desert Willow Golf Course - Palm Desert, CATeam and individual champions will be determined after 72 holes Field is comprised of 34 teams and 6 individuals not on one of those teams After 36 holes of competition, the field will be cut to the top 15 teams and top six individuals not on one of those teamsWe hope you enjoy this episode!

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In this episode, we break down the projected automatic qualifiers for the Women’s National Championship and examine which teams are in the best position to earn one of the 8 coveted at-large bids. From there, we take a closer look at how those team selections impact who gets the 6 extra spots that will go to Individual Qualifiers.

Women’s Nationals Selections will be announced Monday, May 11, and the National Tournament at Desert Willow will be held on May 19-22. Lots of great golf ahead, and we can’t wait to see which team will take home the Women’s D3 Golf National Championship Title this year!

We also touch on Men's Nationals and the tee times as their tournament kicks off Tuesday of this week.

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In this episode, we break down the projected automatic qualifiers for the National Tournament on the men’s side and dive into which teams are most likely to secure coveted at-large bids. With that information, we take a close look at how those selections shape the path for individual players hoping to punch their ticket to Nationals.

We also unpack some of the ranking inconsistencies, including how a team can upset the top-ranked program in the country to win a conference championship, only to drop in the standings afterwards.

Men’s Nationals Selections will be announced Monday, May 4, and the National Tournament at Mission Inn is May 12-15. Lots of great golf ahead, and we can’t wait to see which team will take home the National Championship Title this year!
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In this episode of the D3 Golf Guys podcast, we dive into March Madness—D3 golf style. There’s no shortage of results to break down, and we cover a ton of tournaments in this podcast!!

We start with the Space City Classic, then circle back to catch up on the Women’s results from the Savannah Invitational. From there, we review the results of the Tiger Invite before taking a deep dive into the loaded field at the Jekyll Island Collegiate.

We wrap things up by examining the latest rankings and what they mean as the race to Nationals starts to take shape. We hope you enjoy this episode! ⛳️

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In this episode, we break down results from several key tournaments across Division 3 golf, including the Westbrook Invitational and the Music City Shootout. We also dive into the results from the Men’s Savannah Invitational, highlighting the standout teams and individual performances that could shake up the national landscape.
We then take a closer look at the latest Men’s Coaches Poll and compare it to the Scoreboard rankings, discussing where the two align—and where they don’t. Finally, we look ahead to what’s next, previewing the Tiger Invitational at Forest Creek and the Women’s Savannah Invitational and the teams to watch as the spring season continues to heat up. We hope you enjoy this episode.

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In this episode, we break down the KEY RESULTS from an exciting week in Division III golf. We begin at the Centre College Classic, where WashU delivered a statement win over No. 2 ranked Carnegie Mellon.
We also spotlight Emory’s impressive showing at the Division I Space City Classic, highlighted by a 5th place team finish, and a T-1 finish for Zimo Li. From there, we recap the results of SCIAC #1 for both the men’s and women’s teams.
To wrap things up, we take a look at the first Women’s Coaches Poll of the spring season and preview the upcoming Men’s Savannah Invitational happening this week.
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In this episode we preview some of the major SPRING TOURNAMENTS that are happening soon!

February 21-22: CENTRE COLLEGE CLASSIC at Pinehurst (W)

March 2-3: SAVANNAH INVITE (M)

March 9-10: SAVANNAH INVITE (W) and TIGER INVITE at Forest Creek (M)

March 20-22: JEKYLL ISLAND COLLEGIATE (M&W)

March 21-22: GREAT LAKES INTERCOLLEGIATE (M&W)

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In this episode we start off by previewing the tournaments that kick off the SPRING SEASON! We look at both the West Coast Invite and the West Coast Classic.

Next we have a conversation with Piedmont University senior Erin Donovan. Her resume speaks for itself:

-NCAA Individual Qualifier (24,25)
-USA South Player of the Year (24,25)
-USA South Champion 2024
-WGCA All-Region (23,24,25)
-WGCA All- American 2nd Team (24)
-WGCA All-American First Team (25)
-USA South Rookie of the Year 2023
-USA South First Team all conference (23, 24, 25)
-USA South All Tournament Team (23, 24, 25)
-Rookie of the week 8x
-Player of the Week 20x Career
-9 time low medalist
-USA South Academic Team (24, 25)
-WGCA Academic All American (24, 25)

Erin reflects on her journey to Piedmont and her experience as a student-athlete there. She shares what it’s like to compete at Nationals as an individual qualifier, highlighting the unique pressures that the Individual Qualifiers face. Erin also discusses how the women’s game has evolved during her time in college and offers insight into how the Piedmont women’s team is shaping up for the upcoming season.

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In this episode, we sit down with the founder of Makes Manufacturing, Sammy Majka, to talk about his path from Division III golf to the workshop, the art and science of putter design, and why direct collaboration between golfer and maker truly matters.

After college, Sammy began his career in sales before leaving corporate America to pursue machining. He spent years precision-milling aerospace parts, honing the skills and attention to detail that would later define his work in golf. Eventually, he invested in his own CNC milling machine and began designing putters—giving rise to Makes Manufacturing, a brand built to deliver tour-level precision and genuine customization for everyday golfers.

Sammy’s journey into golf is just as unconventional. A former hockey captain at Gustavus, he never played high school golf and focused entirely on hockey until an unfortunate injury and a college golf class changed everything. As his coach, Scott Moe, recalls, one swing was enough to stop him in his tracks. Sammy was added to the roster on the spot, shot a 71 (-1) in his very first collegiate tournament, and quickly earned a spot in the team’s top five. No one worked harder or spent more time at the facility.

If you’re looking for a custom putter—and the rare experience of working directly with the person machining it—Makes Manufacturing is where craftsmanship and passion meet. Check them out!!

Visit Sammy’s Website: https://sammymakes.com

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Dive into the heart of D3 golf as we break down the top 10 men’s and women’s Division III golf programs in the country right now. We look at perennial champions and rising stars, as well as their access to indoor facilities and the climate in which they’re located. We highlight what makes each program a standout! Whether you’re a golf fan, a D3 athlete, or a college coach, join us as we explore which D3 programs are the hottest in the country right now!! 🔥

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In this episode, we catch up with John Carroll University Head Men's Golf Coach Jeff Pawlowski. We talk about the Blue Streaks fall season that finds them ranked #32 in the current Scoreboard Rankings. We also talk about the Division III experience, as Jeff is a golf alumnus of John Carroll. We hope you enjoy the episode!!

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In this episode we discuss how things are shaping up for Nationals now that we are at the halfway point in the season. We break down the rankings and talk about who we think is in, who is on the bubble, and who is missing the cut on both the Men’s and Women’s sides, as things stand today. We hope you enjoy this episode!

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In this episode, we go through the final few tournament results of the fall and start to discuss the rankings. We go over the Little East and Colonial Women's Conference Championships, the first for both conferences. We also hit up some of the other tournaments from around the country. Including the Jeff Roope, Abilene Invitational, the Chick-fil-a Invitational (women only) and The Melee (men only). Lastly we touch on the O'Briant-Jensen Memorial tournament that had to deal with weather. We hope you enjoy this episode!!

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The Scoreboard/Clipp'd Rankings are finally here! In this episode, we go through the team rankings for both the men and women and discuss where teams stand and where teams need to be if they want to make it to Nationals. We take a deep dive into 2 of the major tournaments that took place this past week: the Tartan Invitational and the Golfweek October Classic. We will also look at who has earned an automatic qualifier to the National Championship tournaments for both men and women, as well as do our shout-outs for hole-in-ones and other amazing accomplishments in the D3 world! We hope you enjoy this episode!

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In this episode, we discuss the key Fall Conference Championship Tournaments and the teams who have punched their tickets to the National Championship Tournament. We also highlight several other key tournaments that could significantly impact the soon to be released Scoreboard Rankings. We hope you enjoy the episode!!

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