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The Texas Longhorns won the title in 2024 at 13-under, the second lowest score in championship history
The 2025 Big 12 Men’s Golf Championship tees off this week at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma. With powerhouse programs and elite individual talent, the event promises to be a showcase of collegiate golf at its finest. Here’s a concise preview covering top-ranked teams, standout players, and a recap of last year’s championship.
TOP-RANKED TEAMS
The Big 12 boasts some of the nation's premier golf programs:
* Texas Longhorns: The defending champions return with a strong lineup, including sophomore Tommy Morrison, ranked No. 77 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), and Christiaan Maas, who boasts a team-best 71.09 scoring average.
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* Oklahoma Sooners: Consistently competitive, the Sooners are expected to contend for the title.
* Oklahoma State Cowboys: A perennial powerhouse, the Cowboys have a history of strong performances in the Big 12 Championship.
* BYU Cougars: In their Big 12 debut, the Cougars made a strong impression last year, leading after the first round.
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TOP INDIVIDUALS
Several standout golfers to watch include:
Tommy Morrison (Texas): With three top-10 finishes this season and a collegiate-low round of 64, Morrison is a key player for the Longhorns.
Peter Kim (BYU): As a freshman, Kim impressed by sharing the individual lead after the first round in 2024, showcasing his potential on the big stage.
Ty Gingerich (Cincinnati): Tied with Kim at 5-under after the first round last year, Gingerich demonstrated his ability to compete at a high level.
2024 RECAP
The 2024 Big 12 Men's Golf Championship was a thrilling competition held at Whispering Pines Golf Club in Trinity, Texas. The Texas Longhorns emerged victorious, posting a team score of 1,139 (-13), the second-lowest 72-hole score in Big 12 Championship history. Oklahoma finished second at 1,145 (-7), while Oklahoma State secured third place with a score of 1,150 (-2).
Check out AmateurGolf.com's story from last year for a detailed account of the 2024 championship, including individual performances.
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richardson, TX | 800 | 70-70-70-67=277 | |
| 2 | Escondido, CA | 500 | 70-66-73-70=279 | |
| 3 | , Norway | 400 | 69-72-70-69=280 | |
| 3 | , Germany | 400 | 70-71-68-71=280 | |
| 5 | , Spain | 400 | 68-71-70-72=281 |
72 hole men's collegiate championship of the Big 12 Conference. Team (best four scores out of five players each round) and individual competitions.
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