One month left until the start of the 2009-10 college campaign and with a little more knowledge of what to expect as the season draws near, here is an updated "early" top 10 projection
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1. Oklahoma State
Rickie Fowler's early jump to the pros is offset by the depth of the Cowboy lineup.
2. Washington
Nick Taylor is backing up his strong junior season with the Huskies with arguably the best summer amateur season of any golfer.
3. Stanford
The play from sophomore-to-be David Chung, the North & South champion, the fall-off in Sihwan Kim's play of late.
4. Arizona State
Foreign depth is inconsistent at times, but when it's playing well it's going to be tough to beat.
5. Texas A&M
Haven't heard much from Cameron Peck this summer but don't be surprised for him to play lights out right from his arrival in College Station.
6. Alabama
Bud Cauley isn't likely to have sophomore slump.
7. Georgia
The Bulldogs are the squad most harmed by losses to graduation (Adam Mitchell, Brian Harman). Then again, that's what we were saying two years ago with Brendon Todd and Chris Kirk leaving and UGa remained a national power.
8. Illinois
Does Coach Mike Small, having won a second PGA of America Professional National Championship title, have any eligibility remaining?
9. Florida
Lots of fresh blood coming in, with Tyson Alexander expected to offer senior spark.
10. Duke
Great recruiting class coming in will help coach Jamie Green prove why he was the right choice for the Blue Devils in replacing O.D. Vincent.
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1. Arizona State
Love the depth. Jennifer Johnson's addition allows for the lose to graduation of Azahara Munoz and Jennifer Osborn to sting a little less.
2. USC
Jennifer Song has gotten over NCAA Championship slip up with her WAPL victory and low amateur honors at U.S. Women's Open
3. UCLA
Sydnee Michaels looks to have worked through her spring swing overhaul and Tiffany Lua looks like a starter in an already packed line up.
4. Denver
While losing in the final at the WAPL and Girls' Junior, Kimberly Kim's game seems to have turned a corner with her advancing that far. Senior Stephanie Sherlock might be most underrated player in all of college golf.
5. Auburn
Cydney Clanton is having solid summer and Candace Schepperle could contend for player of the year.
6. Wake Forest
Incoming freshman Michelle Shin is having solid summer after earning berth in the U.S. Women's Open.
7. Purdue
Boilermakers have players ready for primetime in Maude Aimee LaBlanc and Junthima Gulyanamitta.
8. Oklahoma State
Lose a lot of experience in seniors Pernilla Lindberg and Karin Kinnerud but rookies Victoria Park and Jane Rah should help fill the gap.
9. Pepperdine
The Waves have lots of players who can go low, which is always a plus.
10. Virginia
Whitney Neuhauser and Calle Nielson have had successful summers and freshman-to-be Brittany Altomare is one to watch.
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