DI, DII golf approves playing changes

Charlotte, NC - Following the 2022 NJCAA Convention held in Birmingham, AL, from April 11-15, the NJCAA Board of Regents passed a number of amendments to enhance the national championship experience.  The following changes were made for DI, DII men's golf, and DI women's golf.

Division I, II Men's, and Division I Women's Golf

The NJCAA Division I Men's, Division II Men's, and Division I Women's Golf Committees each approved proposals to permit student-athletes to utilize cell phones while on the course for live scoring.  This proposal will take effect immediately and be permissible for the 2022 championships.  

Division I Men's Golf

The NJCAA Division I Men's Golf Committee approved a proposal to reduce the number of automatic national championship qualifiers in each district from 50% to 40%.  This change will allow for at-large qualifiers to be selected for national championship participation.  This proposal will take effect beginning with the 2024 season.