Duke Ranked No. 6; Malixi Earns Preseason All-America Nod

DURHAM, N.C. – The Golf Channel released its preseason top 30 rankings Monday and its preseason All-American teams with Duke women’s golf being tabbed No. 6 overall as a team along with sophomore Rianne Malixi earning recognition. Malixi, who hails from Manila, Philippines, was one of 10 members of the Golf Channel Preseason First Team All-America team. She returns to Durham for a second season after collecting one of the best rookie seasons in Duke history. She carded a 70.61 stroke average, one victory, five top-five finishes, 18 rounds of even or under par, 10 rounds in the 60s and…