A look back at some of our favorite players in college, before they hit the professional ranks.
A look back at some of our favorite players in college, before they hit the professional ranks.
Natalie Gulbis attended the University of Arizona for one year (2000-2001) before deciding to turn pro in July 2001.
Rickie Fowler attended Oklahoma State University from 2007-2009 and turned pro in 2009.
Peter Uihlein (bottom left) attended Oklahoma State University from 2008-2011. Rickie Fowler (second from bottom left) was on the team from 2007-2009.
Phil Mickelson attended Arizona State University from 1988-1992.
Phil and Amy met at Arizona State University, where she was a cheerleader.
Tiger Woods attended Stanford University for two seasons (1994-1996). At age 20 in 1996, he won the NCAA individual golf championship before turning pro later that year. (Getty Images)
Tiger Woods attended Stanford University for two seasons (1994-1996). At age 20 in 1996, he won the NCAA individual golf championship before turning pro later that year. (Getty Images)
Graeme McDowell attended the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1999-2002. He won the Scandanavian Masters in just his fourth start on the European Tour.
Dustin Johnson attended Coastal Carolina University from 2003-2007.
Jason Dufner was a walk-on at Auburn University and won three times in college, between 1996-2000.
Annika Sorenstam attended the University of Arizona for two years (1991 and 1992). She was the first freshman to ever win the individual NCAA title.
Russell Henley attended the University of Georgia from 2007-2011. Henley won his first start as PGA Tour member at the Sony Open in 2013.
Kyle Stanley attended Clemson university from 2006-2009. As a freshman at Clemson, he established 18 individual scoring records.
Clockwise from top left: Nick Watney (Fresno State), Scott Piercy (San Diego State), Billy Horschel (Florida), Ryan Moore (UNLV), Keegan Bradley (St. Johns), Webb Simpson (Wake Forest), Matt Kuchar (Georgia Tech), David Duval (Georgia Tech)