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Defending champ Nova among 80 in D-II tourney

Nova Southeastern will defend its title against 79 other teams in this year's NCAA Division II men's golf championship. Eight regionals will take place at four sites.

Balicki: Frittelli provides Hollywood ending

You couldn't have drawn Sunday's finale at the NCAA Championship - where Dylan Frittelli drained a 30-footer for birdie to lead Texas to the title - any better, even if you were a Hollywood screenwriter, says Ron Balicki.

Ringler: NCAA finale highlighted by 'moments'

First, it was Bobby Wyatt. Then, Jordan Spieth. Finally, Dylan Frittelli put an exclamation point on a day that won't soon be forgotten, says Lance Ringler.

How it happened: Texas wins NCAA title

Dylan Frittelli makes a birdie on the 18th hole to help the Texas Longhorns win their first national title since 1972. See how it happened with our running blog!

Ringler: Keep Liberty on your radar

Liberty may have missed making the match-play portion of the NCAA Championship by one shot, but the Flames are ambitious and look forward to success in the future. Lance Ringler.

Alabama vs. Texas: Our staff predictions

The NCAA final between Texas and Alabama promises to be a battle of epic proportions. Our college experts break down whom they think will win each match, and subsequently which team will win it all.

Scouting report for Texas-Alabama finale

Match play was supposed to spice the NCAA Championship up. Officials could have never expected this: No. 1 vs. No. 2. An extensive scouting report on both squads, courtesy of Lance Ringler.

Balicki: NCAA final pits No. 1 vs. No. 2

For the first time since the format was changed to stroke/match play in 2009, the NCAA Championship final will pit the nation's No. 1 team (Texas) against No. 2 (Alabama) . . . Who could ask for anything more exciting than that? Ron Balicki.

Lavner: Unlikely heroes lead ’Bama into NCAA final

Unlikely heroes Hunter Hamrick and No. 5 man Scott Strohmeyer stepped up for second-ranked Alabama, leading the Tide into what figures to be an epic NCAA final against top-ranked Texas.

Martin: Venezuela's Vegas carries Texas to win

Texas' Julio Vegas is following in his older brother's footsteps as a successful Venezuelan transplant golfer. One thing Julio could have on Jhonattan? An NCAA title after leading the 'Horns to the finals.

Scores: Day 2 of match play at NCAAs

Check out scores from the second day of match play at the 2012 NCAA Men's Golf Championship.

NCAA Tracker: Alabama, Texas advance

In two tightly contested battles, top-seeded Alabama and top-ranked Texas advanced to Sunday's NCAA title match. See how it all unfolded . . .

Scores: Match Play at NCAA Men's Championship

Check out the scores from Day 1 of match play at the 2012 NCAA Men's Championship.

Balicki: Texas backs up lofty credentials

Texas had to make a Thursday run to even make match play. Now the Longhorns are two matches away from their first title sine 1972 says Ron Balicki.

Martin: Cal's Stalter comes through for Bears

Cal's Joel Stalter had plenty of experience with match play, which is why he was put into the final pairing on Friday. That move proved to be golden for the Bears.

Ringler: Wong's comeback leads Ducks past UCLA

Oregon's Eugene Wong was down two holes with nine to play, and he wouldn't have it any other way - eventually clinching the Ducks' win over UCLA with a birdie at No. 18.

NCAAs: Alabama, Cal, Texas advance; UCLA out

Alabama knocks off Kent State, 3.5-1.5, while Cal holds off San Diego State, 3-2, to set up their NCAA semifinal match. Meanwhile, Oregon stunned UCLA and will face Texas.

Lavner: Strohmeyer the difference for Alabama

Alabama's victory over Kent State came down to a guy who blends into the background on most weeks. On Friday, Scott Strohmeyer made sure he didn't miss out on putting his stamp on the NCAAs.

NCAA Tracker: Follow Day 1 of match play

Kent State secured the final spot in match play on Friday morning, but was defeated in the first round by top-seeded Alabama. Follow all the matches with our running blog!

NCAAs: Staff predictions for match play

Sure, Alabama is the top seed. Texas was No. 1 all season. But it is UCLA that a pair of our college experts think that will be hoisting the NCAA trophy come Sunday.

Photos: NCAA Men's Regionals, Tallahassee

Check out images from the NCAA Tallahassee Regional at Golden Eagle Country Club.

NCAA Championship: The last hour of emotion

Check out images from the last hour of roller coaster emotions at Riviera Country Club for Alabama and Texas during the 2012 National Championship.

NCAA Men's Championship: Match play, final

Check out images of the NCAA Championship final between Alabama and Texas, held Sunday at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif.

NCAA Men's Championship: Match Play, Day 2

Check out images from Saturday's semifinal matches at the 2012 NCAA Men's Championship at Rivera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif.

NCAA Men's Championship: Round 3

Check out images from Day 3 at the NCAA Men's Championship at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif.

The Riviera Country Club: Hole No. 10

Golfweek's Tracy Wilcox put together a collection of images from hole No. 10 at Riviera Country Club, which often is called the best short par 4 in golf. It's been costly so far for players at the NCAA Championship.