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Lance Ringler

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Lance Ringler joined Golfweek in 1999 and covers college golf, as well as manages the Golfweek/Sagarin Rankings. After graduating from Iowa State in 1995, Ringler caddied on the PGA Tour for Craig Bowden in 1997 and served as an assistant golf coach at the University of Idaho and Iowa State. Ringler referees high school basketball during the winter and, when he has free time, enjoys returning e-mails.
 
• Favorite golf memory: As a caddie, making the turn on Sunday with a share of the lead at the Quad Cities Open
• First car: 1973 red Impala
• Dream foursome: Bill Glasson, Mike Kemper, Jeff Harrington and me
• Describe your perfect day: Basketball in the morning, golf in the afternoon, watching my niece Shea play basketball in the evening, hanging out with my son Landon while eating a great dinner fixed by my wife Missy

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N.C. State, Colorado finally get to the Dance

Our Lance Ringler says that N.C. State and Colorado finally got to the "Big Dance" in 2012, and have built teams that could make return trips.

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Ringler: Tide's collapse will create a tense Friday

Alabama had a chance to put this one away on Thursday but couldn't make it happen. Now, the likes of USC and Purdue are within striking distance. It's going to be a great Friday in Franklin, Tenn.

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Women's regional tee sheets need an adjustment

Today, 72 women’s college golf teams will play a practice round at one of three regional sites, each in hopes of being one of the 24 total teams that will earn a ticket to the NCAA Championship.

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Ranking possible Arizona coach candidates

When the Arizona Wildcats’ season comes to an end, the 34-year coaching career for Rick LaRose will draw to a close. If Arizona wishes to get back to where LaRose once had the team, it needs an elite name as a head coach.

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AJGA's pace-of-play focus will help college game

The AJGA takes pace of play very seriously. As the nation's top juniors are being trained to play faster, hopefully that will be carried over to the collegiate level.

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Coaches will determine lineup for NCAA match-play

This year’s NCAA championship will mark the fourth anniversary of the addition of match play. And this year, at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, there will be another change.

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Weekly top 5: Augusta is so last week

Sure it's Masters week, but where college golf is concerned, the most excitement took place last week in Augusta, Ga. Lance Ringler

Weekly Top 5: A women's .500 rule?

Once again, talk of the .500 rule enters women's golf circles.

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College top 5: Entertaining thoughts of postseason

So what if postseason is still a couple of months away? Lance Ringler's head already is filled with talk of magic numbers, match-play brackets and the race for Player of the Year.

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N.C. State, Colorado finally get to the Dance

Our Lance Ringler says that N.C. State and Colorado finally got to the "Big Dance" in 2012, and have built teams that could make return trips.

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Ringler: Tide's collapse will create a tense Friday

Alabama had a chance to put this one away on Thursday but couldn't make it happen. Now, the likes of USC and Purdue are within striking distance. It's going to be a great Friday in Franklin, Tenn.

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Ringler: Legends Club ranks high among venues

Due to its welcoming atmosphere, and well-maintained, gallery-friendly course, the Vanderbilt Legends Club ranks high on the 'Ringler Championship Feel Test' chart. Lance Ringler

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5 Things: Vanderbilt's Alex back in contention

5 Things: Vanderbilt's Marina Alex plays herself back into contention for the individual title, while Alabama will need to avoid its recent front-runner demons.

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5 Things: Different year, same ol' teams

5 Things: Is it realistic to think anyone can challenge the likes of UCLA or Alabama? Meanwhile, a couple of newbies held solid in the first round of the NCAA Championship thanks to veteran leadership.

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A look at the NCAA Women's Championship field

Who is the favorite headed into this week's NCAA Women's Championship? Our resident expert Lance Ringler breaks down the field.

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Postseason upsets could begin long before Riviera

The most dramatic upsets generally happen at the NCAA Championship, but that doesn't mean regionals won't produce drama, too. Lance Ringler breaks down each of six regional sites.

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Junior Invitational sports 'PGA Tour atmosphere'

Lance Ringler: The Junior Invitational at Sage Valley brings a 'PGA Tour atmosphere' and 26 of the top 30 junior players to what is quickly being considered the premiere junior event in the country.

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AJGA's pace-of-play focus will help college game

The AJGA takes pace of play very seriously. As the nation's top juniors are being trained to play faster, hopefully that will be carried over to the collegiate level.

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Coaches will determine lineup for NCAA match-play

This year’s NCAA championship will mark the fourth anniversary of the addition of match play. And this year, at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, there will be another change.

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Weekly top 5: Augusta is so last week

Sure it's Masters week, but where college golf is concerned, the most excitement took place last week in Augusta, Ga. Lance Ringler

Weekly Top 5: A women's .500 rule?

Once again, talk of the .500 rule enters women's golf circles.

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College top 5: Entertaining thoughts of postseason

So what if postseason is still a couple of months away? Lance Ringler's head already is filled with talk of magic numbers, match-play brackets and the race for Player of the Year.

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