Ah, too late to edit and add one more...
2016 Illini Golf - Road to the Championship
illinifaninwi
- DeForest, Wisconsin
Beautiful article. The press for this program continues to be stellar. I really hope this is the year they win it all.
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Against the long odds (north), Small has built the model program. Talented golfers, great kids, strong family ties, academic excellence....doesn't get much better than this. Now just need a national title to put on the shelf. 
I'm sure the course is set up tougher for the web.com guys, but interesting to note that the 2 low Illini players' scores from that final round would be tied for 2nd place right now. 
Thursday morning on the Golf Channel. I'm guessing we'll be the top seed at the regional in Kohler.
Yep, that's where they're playing. Top 5 teams from the regional move on to the finals in Eugene, Oregon. Shouldn't be a problem there, the real fun is @ the finals.
FeelYourPaign
- So Cal
Here are the 13 teams that are entered in Kohler.
[Conferences] in brackets indicate automatic qualifiers.
Believe they are playing Black Wolf run, a terrific course. 7,100 yards
Seeds Teams
1. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign [Big Ten Conference]
2. Florida State University
3. University of Florida
4. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
5. Baylor University
6. Pennsylvania State University
7. University of Memphis
8. Kent State University [Mid-American Conference]
9. University of California, Los Angeles
10. East Tennessee State University [Southern Conference]
11. Campbell University
12. University of Idaho [Big Sky Conference]
13. South Dakota State University [The Summit League]
[Conferences] in brackets indicate automatic qualifiers.
Believe they are playing Black Wolf run, a terrific course. 7,100 yards
Seeds Teams
1. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign [Big Ten Conference]
2. Florida State University
3. University of Florida
4. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
5. Baylor University
6. Pennsylvania State University
7. University of Memphis
8. Kent State University [Mid-American Conference]
9. University of California, Los Angeles
10. East Tennessee State University [Southern Conference]
11. Campbell University
12. University of Idaho [Big Sky Conference]
13. South Dakota State University [The Summit League]
danielb927
Orange Krush Class of 2013
- Rochester, MN
When does the regional start?
FeelYourPaign
- So Cal
This round is basically 8 or 9 teams trying to be in the top 5 to move on to the national finals. The small schools aren't going to be competitive here, i.e. Campbell or SDSU. It's only 54 holes so the important part is to just take care of business and not shoot yourself in the foot. Of course Coach Small has a different perspective, he wants the team to try and win it. Having that mentality is a big part of his coaching philosophy. But we fans can view it a little differently.
Pairings for tomorrow morning:
From Golfweek:
FeelYourPaign
- So Cal
Hoping for a big week for Charlie.
Followed him in LA at the Northern Trust and he and his family were wonderful people
Followed him in LA at the Northern Trust and he and his family were wonderful people
The meadow course at Blackwood run is so nice! Let's hope the Illini tear the course up.
danielb927
Orange Krush Class of 2013
- Rochester, MN
Thanks for the link, WVC! Looks like the guys got off to a bit of a rough start.
Yeah, the goal the first day is just to avoid digging a deep hole and putting pressure on yourself. So no real worries so far. I expect them to finish Tu/Wed strong.
danielb927
Orange Krush Class of 2013
- Rochester, MN
Nice finish by Dylan Meyer, 3 under for the last 5 holes to go -2 for the day.
Where in Idaho do they learn to play golf and how are they in 1st???
I looked at Idaho's results from this season, this is an amazing run for them. Probably won't last of course....
icengineer
- Southern Illinois
Nice to see us making our way back up near the top.
danielb927
Orange Krush Class of 2013
- Rochester, MN
I had forgotten how fast the team scores can change in this format. Not unusual at all to see a 3-4 stroke swing if you wait 10 minutes to refresh the score. Good to see us starting off the day strong!