University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Golf
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Golf
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Illini golfers Buchanan and Campbell qualify for U.S. Open
Illinois men's golf rising senior Jackson Buchanan and former Fighting Illini Brian Campbell have secured their places in the upcoming U.S. Open. Both athletes advanced through local qualifying last month and succeeded in final qualifying on Monday, joining fellow Illini Thomas Detry in the 156-player field at the 124th edition of the tournament, scheduled for June 13-16 at Pinehurst No. 2 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
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Max Herendeen named to GCAA All-Freshman Team
Fighting Illini men's golfer Max Herendeen has been recognized as one of the top five first-year players nationally by being named to the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) All-Freshman Team.
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Illini men's golf team falls to Georgia Tech in NCAA quarterfinals
The Fighting Illini men's golf team concluded their season in the NCAA quarterfinals, losing to Georgia Tech with a score of 3-1. The match took place at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa's North Course in Carlsbad, California.
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Illinois men's golf advances to NCAA Championship match play
The Fighting Illini men's golf team has advanced to the match play stage at the 2024 NCAA Golf Championship, with strong performances from Tyler Goecke and Max Herendeen. The team scored a total of 1146 (-6) over four rounds, securing first place by a significant 16-stroke margin.
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Illinois leads after third round at NCAA Men's Golf Championship
The Illinois men's golf team has advanced to the fourth round of the NCAA Men's Golf Championship, taking the lead at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa. The team recorded a 6-under 282 in Round 3, surpassing Virginia and placing themselves at the top of the leaderboard as competition narrows to 15 teams and nine individuals for Monday's final stroke play.
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Illini men's golf secures second place after strong NCAA championship round
The Fighting Illini men's golf team delivered a strong performance in the second round of the NCAA Championship at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, California. The team recorded a score of 1-under 287 on Saturday, placing them in second position on the leaderboard. They are three shots behind Virginia, the current leader after 36 holes.
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Four Illinois golfers earn GCAA PING all-midwest region honors
Four members of the University of Illinois men's golf team have been recognized by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). Jackson Buchanan, Timmy Crawford, Max Herendeen, and Ryan Voois were named to the 2024 Division I PING All-Midwest Region team. The announcement was made as the team prepared for Round 2 of the NCAA Championship at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California.