University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Golf
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Golf
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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).
-
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.
-
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.
-
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).
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Illinois announces top freshman athletes for 2023-24
The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) has announced its 2023-24 Freshman of the Year award winners. Max Herendeen from the golf team and Elizabeth Ndudi from track & field have been recognized as the top male and female Illini athletes in their first collegiate season. The selection was made through a vote by Illinois head coaches and DIA executive staff.
-
Illini golfers set to compete in U.S. Open
The University of Illinois men's golf program will be prominently featured at the 124th U.S. Open. Alumni Thomas Detry and Brian Campbell, along with rising senior Jackson Buchanan, are set to compete at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina this week.
-
Illinois golf team earns multiple spots on GCAA PING All-America lists
Four golfers from the University of Illinois have been recognized by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) in its 2024 Division I PING All-America selections. Freshman Max Herendeen and junior Jackson Buchanan were named to the second and third teams, respectively, while fifth-year senior Tyler Goecke and sophomore Ryan Voois received honorable mentions.
-
Mike Small receives Midwest Region Coach of Year honor
Fighting Illini men's golf head coach Mike Small has been named the 2024 Golf Pride Grips Midwest Region Coach of the Year for NCAA Division I by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). This marks the 13th time Small has received this regional coach of the year honor.
-
Former Illini golfers take part in various professional events
Six former University of Illinois golfers are participating in various professional golf events this week. Head coach Mike Small is joining his former teammate Steve Stricker on the PGA TOUR Champions.