June 24-29, 1939: The Intercollegiate Golf Championships of the United States are first conducted by the NCAA (after sponsorship by the U.S. Golf Association beginning in 1887). Vincent D’Antoni of Tulane wins the individual title, and Stanford wins the team title.

On June 29 1939

June 24-29, 1939: The Intercollegiate Golf Championships of the United States are first conducted by the NCAA (after sponsorship by the U.S. Golf Association beginning in 1887). Vincent D’Antoni of Tulane wins the individual title, and Stanford wins the team title.

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Sources: “In the Arena: The NCAA’s First Century” by Joseph N. Crowley, NCAA News and Champion magazine archives, the NCAA Media Center, and NCAA record books 

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