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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: 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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