The NCAA Division I men’s golf regionals get underway Monday at six sites across the country.
A total of 81 teams and 45 individuals not on those teams will be vying for a shot at making the 2024 NCAA Championships, set to begin May 24 at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California. The top five teams and top individual not on one of those teams will advance to the national championship. The match-play final to decide a champion is set for Wednesday, May 29.
Regionals include three days of play totaling 54 holes. Florida is the defending national champion, and former Florida standout Fred Biondi captured medalist honors last year.
Here’s a breakdown of the six regional sites, including a look at the top teams, players and those dark-horse teams looking to play spoiler.
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Texas men’s golf won the 2024 Big 12 Conference title. (Photo: Texas Athletics)
Site: University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, Texas
Teams
- Tennessee
- Arkansas
- Texas
- Georgia
- Wake Forest
- Notre Dame
- UNC Greensboro
- BYU
- Utah
- San Jose State
- Grand Canyon
- Arkansas State
- Kansas City
Individuals
- Gustav Frimodt, TCU
- Luke Gutschewski, Iowa State
- Hunter Bott, UTSA
- Cooper Schultz, Kansas State
- Kobe Valociek, Virginia Tech
- Joseph Sullivan, Florida Gulf Coast
- Erik Jansson, Jacksonville State
- Justin Biwer, Colorado
- Alexandre Vandermoten, Jacksonville
- Peicheng Chen, St. John’s
Individuals to watch
- Bryce Lewis, Gr., Tennessee: Although he doesn’t have a win this year, Lewis has been pivotal for the Volunteers since Caleb Surratt turned professional earlier this year. He’s a big reason why Tennessee was able to earn a top seed.
- Gustav Frimodt, Sr., TCU: A medalist at the Big 12 Championship, Frimodt is playing as an individual but has a strong chance to earn a spot at nationals if he continues his strong play.
- Jacob Skov Oleson, Gr., Arkansas: The Razorbacks’ top player hasn’t finished worse than T-15 in his past nine stroke-play starts, including a T-11 at the SEC Championship. Perhaps he will break through here for his first win this year.
Favorite to win? Texas. The Longhorns captured the Big 12 Championship last month and looked like a different team doing so. Texas has the victory, two runner-up finishes and a third this spring. Add in playing at home, the young but experienced Longhorns should be in prime position for a regional title.
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