Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate
Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate Men's College Golf Tournament
The Golf Club of Georgia - Creekside Course • Alpharetta, GA
Oct 22 — 24, 2026College • Men
Last year: Bryan Kim won at 65-69-71=205
NCAA Division I Championship
NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship
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2026 NCAA Men's Golf Championship: Live Coverage, Field & Daily Updates from La Costa
Auburn defeats UCLA at La Costa to capture its second NCAA men’s golf championship in three years.
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18 years on record · 2008–20262026 Results
WinnerPreston Stout73-67-65-69=274
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The NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship is the pinnacle of collegiate golf in the United States, held annually in late May or early June. The event brings together the nation's top 30 teams and six individual qualifiers, all of whom have advanced through a grueling regional qualifying process. Conference champions earn automatic regional berths, while a selection committee fills the remaining spots.
The championship begins with 72 holes of stroke play to determine the individual national champion. Following this, the top 8 teams advance to a match play bracket to compete for the team title — a format introduced in 2009 that added a dramatic head-to-head element to the final days of competition.
Some of the most decorated names in professional golf have competed in this event, including Jack Nicklaus, Hale Irwin, Tiger Woods, and Phil Mickelson. Winning the individual title now includes an added bonus: the champion receives an invitation to the following year’s Masters Tournament, provided they maintain amateur status.
The tournament dates back to 1897, originally run by the National Intercollegiate Golf Association. The NCAA began officially sponsoring the event in 1939. Over time, the championship has become not just a collegiate milestone, but also a launching pad for future PGA Tour stars.
After 72 holes of stroke play, the individual champion is crowned, and the low 8 teams advance to match play to determine the team champion.
Tournament Facts
FormatStroke Play
CategoryCollegeMen
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