STANFORD, Calif. -- Stanford makes its 20th consecutive post-season appearance next week at the NCAA Pacific Regional at The Reserve at Spanos Park in Stockton, California, hosted by the University of Pacific.
The third-seeded Cardinal is seeking its third straight regional crown and sixth overall, previously winning in 1996, 2010, 2015, 2016 and 2017. In 10 of the last 13 years, Stanford has advanced to the NCAA Championships.
"There will likely be some low scoring if the wind doesn't blow or if the rough isn't up, but we'll see what it gives us and go from there," said Conrad Ray, the Knowles Family Director of Men's Golf. "The Regional is always a test no matter where you play or what type of season you've had. We are trying to win the golf tournament just like any other and create as much positive momentum as we can."
Stanford, ranked 13th, is one of 13 teams vying for five spots in the NCAA Championships, May 24-30 at Karsten Creek Golf Club in Stillwater, Oklahoma. There are five other NCAA regional qualifiers.
The Cardinal finished the regular season with several strong performances against stellar competition, placing third at The Goodwin, sixth at the Western Intercollegiate and fourth at the Pac-12 Championships. Stanford has produced five top five finishes.
This year, a new substitution rule can be used at the regionals and NCAA Championships. Head coaches will be allowed to replace a player prior to any round due to a physical ailment or poor play.
"We have good depth, so we will likely bring an extra player," Ray said. "Most of the time it will be based on injury or if someone is struggling, knowing the goal is to advance."
Monday-Wednesday, May 14-16
The Reserve at Spanos Park • Stockton, Calif.
The Tournament
• NCAA Pacific Regional Championship
• Live Results • GoStanford.com
The Field
• 13 teams and 10 individuals
• The team field includes No. 1 LSU. No. 2 Alabama, No. 3 Stanford, No. 4 USC, No. 5 Oregon, No. 6 TCU, No. 7 Colorado, No. 8 Kansas, No. 9 Kennesaw State, No. 10 Iowa State, No. 11 North Carolina-Greensboro, No. 12 UC Irvine and No. 13 North Dakota State.
The Format
• The event spans three days and features 54 holes of stroke play. Team scores will consist of the cumulative total of its four best scores out of five per round. The low five teams and top individual not a member of an advancing team qualify for the NCAA Championships, May 24-30 at Karsten Creek Golf Club in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Tee Times
• Stanford begins first round play on Monday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:14 a.m. PT on the first tee with LSU and Alabama. Second and third round pairings will be determined by team scores, with times running from 7:30 a.m. PT to 10:04 a.m. PT.
Cardinal Contingent
• Stanford will be represented by senior Jeffrey Swegle, senior Franklin Huang, junior Brandon Wu, sophomore David Snyder and junior Isaiah Salinda. Sophomore Henry Shimp is the alternate.
• Franklin Huang won individual honors at the 2016 NCAA Tucson Regional in Marana, Arizona.
The Lowdown
• Stanford is participating in the NCAA Regionals for the 20th consecutive year. The Cardinal has captured two straight regional crowns and six overall.
• In 2017, the Cardinal shared the NCAA Stanford Regional title with Baylor at Stanford Golf Course. Brandon Wu and Franklin Huang tied for fourth individually, and Isaiah Salinda finished 20th.
The Course
The Reserve at Spanos Park opened in 1999 and was designed by Andy Raugust. It measures 7,239 yards from the championship tees and plays to a par-72. The course is located on a mostly flat, 360-acre site that includes seven lakes, natural wetlands and working farmland. The bent grass greens are small and quick, made even more challenging when the wind blows.
The Coverage • Live results will be available throughout the event at GoStanford.com, with updates available on Twitter (@StanfordMgolf), Facebook (StanfordMgolf) and Instagram (@StanfordMgolf).