University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Golf
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Golf
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Fighting Illini men’s golf team opens season at Folds of Honor Collegiate
The Fighting Illini men's golf program, ranked No. 9 in the preseason Bushnell/Golfweek Division I Coaches Poll, will commence the 2024-25 season from Monday to Wednesday, Sept. 9-11, at the Folds of Honor Collegiate. The event is co-hosted by Folds of Honor, Michigan State, Florida State, the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA), and HNS Sports Group at American Dunes Golf Club in Grand Haven, Michigan.
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Illini golfers earn preseason accolades ahead of new season
Fighting Illini men's golf senior Jackson Buchanan and sophomore Max Herendeen have garnered significant preseason recognitions as the team prepares for the 2024-25 season opener at the Folds of Honor Collegiate.
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University of Illinois announces complete men's golf schedule for 2024-25
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – University of Illinois men's golf head coach Mike Small announced the program's complete schedule on Tuesday, adding six spring events to the team's previously announced fall slate leading up to the 2025 postseason.
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Illini ranked No. 9 in preseason Bushnell/Golfweek Division I coaches poll
The Fighting Illini men's golf team will begin the 2024-25 season ranked No. 9 in the Preseason Bushnell/Golfweek Division I Coaches Poll, as announced Friday by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).
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Illini announce men's golf fall schedule
University of Illinois men's golf head coach Mike Small announced the program's fall schedule on Thursday.
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Former Illini golfers continue professional journeys across major tours
Thomas Detry continues his FedEx Cup Playoff push at the BMW Championship, headlining a group of five former Illini in action this week across the PGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, DP World Tour, and PGA Tour Americas.
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Jackson Buchanan advances to semifinals at U.S. Amateur
CHASKA, MINN. – Fighting Illini men's golf rising senior Jackson Buchanan, the reigning Big Ten Player of the Year, has advanced to the semifinals at the 124th U.S. Amateur at Hazeltine National Golf Club. He is one of the final four competitors vying for the prestigious Havemeyer Trophy.
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Illini alumni excel across major golf tours
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Thomas Detry enters the postseason race on the PGA TOUR, while former Illini teammate Brian Campbell heads into this week's Korn Ferry Tour event having officially secured his PGA TOUR Card for the 2025 season.
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Jackson Buchanan ranks sixth among preseason top golfers
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Fighting Illini men's golf rising senior Jackson Buchanan, the reigning Big Ten Golfer of the Year, is ranked sixth in the preseason PGA TOUR University Class of 2025, released Wednesday (July 31).
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Illini earn GCAA Outstanding Team Academic Award
The Fighting Illini men's golf program has been recognized by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) for its academic achievements. The organization announced its 2023-24 Outstanding Team Academic Awards on Tuesday, July 30.
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Illini golfers pursue medals and titles across multiple tours
Illinois men's golf alumni Thomas Detry and Adrien Dumont de Chassart, both representing Belgium, are set to compete for Olympic gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The men's golf competition will commence on Thursday at Le Golf National, located southwest of Paris.
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Buchanan and Voois named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars
Two Fighting Illini men's golfers, Jackson Buchanan and Ryan Voois, were honored as NCAA Division I Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars. The announcement was made Thursday by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).
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Illini alumni compete across major golf tours during Week 30 of 2024 season
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Week 30 of the 2024 golf season features six former University of Illinois golfers competing across various professional tours, including the PGA TOUR, Korn Ferry Tour, PGA TOUR Americas, and LIV Golf League.
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Jackson Buchanan receives CSC academic all-america recognition
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Fighting Illini men's golfer Jackson Buchanan has been named to the 2023-24 Academic All-America Men's At-Large Third Team by the College Sports Communicators (CSC) as of Wednesday, July 17.
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Former Illini golfers compete across various professional tours
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Nick Hardy is set to tee off in Truckee, Calif., where he will headline the week for former Illini golfers at the Barracuda Championship.
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Illinois golfers set for busy week across multiple tours
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – With the PGA TOUR and DP World Tour co-sanctioning events this week, Thomas Detry returns to Europe for the Genesis Scottish Open, while Matthis Besard will compete stateside at the ISCO Championship alongside Adrien Dumont de Chassart and Nick Hardy.
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Illini golfers to compete in John Deere Classic and upcoming Olympics
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Fighting Illini men's golf program will be well represented when the PGA TOUR tees off this week at its annual stop at the John Deere Classic held at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois.
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Two Illini golfers named to CSC academic all-district list
Fighting Illini men's golfers Jackson Buchanan and Ryan Voois have been named to the College Sport Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District At-Large list, as announced by the association on Tuesday, June 25.
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Illini golfers set to compete across multiple tours this week
Fighting Illini golf fans will have the opportunity to see current and former Illini golfers in action this week as the Korn Ferry Tour makes its annual stop in Springfield for the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS. Four Illini are participating in the central Illinois event, with six additional alumni slated to compete across various tours, including the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, PGA Tour Champions, and PGA Tour Americas.
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Illini golfers excel across multiple tours and prepare for Olympic participation
Thomas Detry, a former University of Illinois golfer, is making headlines on the PGA Tour. After a commendable performance at the U.S. Open, Detry has achieved a career-high ranking of 48th in the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR). His recent T4 finish at the PGA Championship and T14 at the U.S. Open have also placed him 22nd in the FedEx Cup standings.