NCAA makes 4 key changes to its college golf rankings parameters

The NCAA has introduced four major changes to its college golf rankings for the 2024-25 season. These changes were made after receiving feedback from various groups, including consistent members across NCAA Divisions I, II and III, as well as representatives from NAIA and NJCAA programs.

According to the report, the NCAA has modified the ranking criteria for the season. The first change is that the points scale will be adjusted to allow for a gradual and regular distribution of points during events.

The weight given to match play, medal match play and dual match completion will be reduced, along with the weight for competition against out-of-division opponents. There will also be stricter limitations to minimize the impact of unusual results.

The existing ranking system, developed by Mark Broadie, has been a subject of debate as it was based on head-to-head stroke differentials. This approach has been somewhat confusing for coaches, who have used a head-to-head ranking system for over 30 years.

These changes will take effect when the new rankings are released on Wednesday, October 16.

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NCAA Golf 2024-25 season's schedule explored

Here's a look at the notable upcoming events in the NCAA Golf 2024-25 season:

October

• October 18-20: Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate, Alpharetta, Georgia
• October 19-21: Fallen Oak Collegiate, Saucier, Mississippi
• October 20-22: Williams Cup, Wilmington, North Carolina
• October 21-23: Jackson T. Stephens Cup, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• October 26-27: Steelwood Collegiate, Loxley, Alabama
• October 28-30: East Lake Cup, Atlanta

January

• January 27-29: Southwestern Invitational, Westlake Village, California

February

• February 6-8: Amer Ari Invitational, Waikoloa, Hawaii
• February 10-12: Puerto Rico Classic, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
• February 13-15: John A. Burns Intercollegiate, Lihue, Hawaii
• February 15-16: Gators Invitational, Gainesville, Florida
• February 17-19: Watersound Invitational, Panama City, Florida
• February 17-19: The Prestige, La Quinta, California

March

• March 2-4: Cabo Collegiate, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
• March 2-4: Southern Highlands Collegiate, Las Vegas
• March 8-10: John Hayt Invitational, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
• March 10-11: Seminole Intercollegiate, Tallahassee, Florida
• March 16-18: General Hackler Championship, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• March 17-18: Pauma Valley Invitational, Pauma Valley, California
• March 21-23: Schenkel Invitational, Statesboro, Georgia
• March 24-25: Valspar Collegiate, Palm City, Florida
• March 31-April 1: Memphis Intercollegiate, Cordova, Tennessee
• March 31-April 1: Maridoe Invitational, Carrollton, Texas

April

• April 4-6: Mason Rudolph Championship, Franklin, Tennessee
• April 5-6: Augusta Haskins Award Invitational, Augusta, Georgia
• April 6-8: Calusa Cup, Naples, Florida
• April 11-12: ASU Thunderbird Collegiate, Tempe, Arizona
• April 14-15: Mossy Oak Invitational, West Point, Mississippi
• April 14-15: Ford Invitational, Savannah, Ga.
• April 14-15: Lewis Chitengwa Invitational, Charlottesville, Virginia
• April 14-16: Mountaineer Invitational, Bridgeport, West Virginia
• April 19-20: Boilermaker Invitational, West Lafayette, Indiana