Golf

Fighting for their ninth NCAA title, ASU women's golf heads west for championships

ASU women's golf returns to the NCAA Championships after a runner-up regional finish.

By Alan Deutschendorf | May 8, 2025

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No. 5 ASU men’s golf sweeps Thunderbird Collegiate

No. 5 Sun Devil men's golf swept the ASU Thunderbird Collegiate over the weekend as sophomore Fifa Laopakdee won the individual title after shooting 12-under.

By Ethan Holtzinger | April 13, 2025

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Ability360 keeps all ages and abilities active through pickleball

Ability360, a center for independent living in Arizona, hosts adaptive pickleball events that make it possible for all ages and abilities to compete recreationally. 

By Ethan Holtzinger | March 17, 2025

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The WM Phoenix Open is a PGA tournament with culture like no other

While it's a PGA Tour golf tournament, the WM Phoenix Open is a spectacle like no other that makes space for all types of fans.

By Henry Smardo | February 10, 2025

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Peer Wernicke adjusts to life as a Sun Devil

Freshman Peer Wernicke had a successful fall despite his home being half-way across the world. His teammates and his mindset helped fuel his success.

By Jack Janes | October 29, 2024

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Redshirt to red hot: How Patience Rhodes found her stride

ASU women's golf redshirt sophomore Patience Rhodes is using the lessons she learned from her redshirt year to fuel her hot start to the new season.

By Jack Janes | October 15, 2024

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ASU men's golf prepares for Big 12 match play

Sun Devils men's golf will play its first Big 12 event next week in Hockley, Texas, and rely on star power and impressive underclassmen for success.

By Jack Janes | October 3, 2024

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The Sun Devils leave the 2024 Paris Olympics with nine medals

The Paris Olympics consisted of 24 Sun Devil athletes with the top represented in men's swim, women's water polo and golf. 

By Lauren Nuñez | August 30, 2024

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ASU hires Graham Rossini as new athletic director

ASU has hired Graham Rossini, the former executive senior associate athletic director and chief business officer, as its new athletic director six months after Ray Anderson's resignation.

By Jack Barron and Walker Smith | May 23, 2024

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ASU comes from behind to win last Pac-12 Men's Golf Championship

The ASU men's golf team won its 13th and final Pac-12 Championship thanks to the team's veteran players.

By Giovanni Barberio | April 29, 2024

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Preston Summerhays repeats as individual champion at the Thunderbird Collegiate

The Sun Devils win their fourth tournament of the season at home, with junior Preston Summerhays winning the Thunderbird Collegiate title for the second year in a row.

By Giovanni Barberio | April 15, 2024

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ASU golf uses sports psychology to improve athlete's mental health

ASU and the NCAA have given greater attention to student-athletes struggling with mental health. Freshman Connor Williams discusses his struggle with confidence and how he improved his mental edge.

By Giovanni Barberio | April 11, 2024

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ASU women’s golf makes history in Hawaii

The program shattered multiple records, while senior Ashley Menne brought home an individual title.

By Aaron Schmidt | March 21, 2024

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ASU golfers benefit from PGA presence, mentorship

ASU's golf team benefits from the mentorship and presence of former Sun Devils who now play in the PGA tour.

By Giovanni Barberio | March 21, 2024

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ASU golf remains fourth in the nation despite tragic loss in February

ASU men's golf pulled out a win in Cabo after a disappointing loss in Vegas to secure its No. 4 ranking.

By Giovanni Barberio | March 19, 2024

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Wenyi Ding is on an all-time run in his first season as a Sun Devil golfer

Wenyi Ding has played in only two tournaments and is now the top Sun Devil in the World Amateur Golf Rankings. 

By Giovanni Barberio | February 20, 2024

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Josele Ballester's journey from an Olympian upbringing to ASU golf

ASU golfer Josele Ballester was born into the hands of Olympians and has made golf his life's calling despite neither of his parents playing the sport professionally.

By Jack Barron | February 19, 2024

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Meet the Golfer: How Patience Rhodes' resilience paved her return from injury

Apart from the 2021 No. 1 ranked Sun Devil women's golf recruiting class, Patience Rhodes has dealt with adversity throughout her collegiate career, forcing her to redshirt.

By Aaron Schmidt | February 8, 2024

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National Championship or bust for ASU men’s golf

The two-time national champions only had two top-ten appearances in 11 years before Matt Thurmond became head coach of the squad. 

By Giovanni Barberio | January 30, 2024

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Strong underclassmen look to break records for ASU men's golf

After Michael Mjaaseth and Luke Potter made ASU history last year with the lowest scoring averages as freshmen, four current freshmen look to write their names above the two sophomores.

By Giovanni Barberio | January 29, 2024

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