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When it comes to being NCAA regional material, Stanford checks several boxes.
The Cardinal certainly pass the eye test, boasting a deep team led by seniors Brandon Wu and Isaiah Salinda. They are ranked 31st by Golfstat, well clear of what is typically the at-large cutoff in the low- to mid-60s. And at this point in the season, they have played the toughest schedule in the country.
But because of one regulation, Stanford’s postseason hopes – and a few other top-50 teams for that matter – could be in danger.