NCAA Division II Men’s Golf Championship: Final Leaderboard, Highlights & Analysis
5/23/2025 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff
see also: NCAA Division II Golf Championship, Boulder Creek Golf Club
West Florida claimed the 2025 NCAA Division II Men’s Championship in a dramatic playoff over Colorado Christian
📝 What You Need to Know
- 2025 Team Champion: West Florida — defeated Colorado Christian in a playoff after 2.5–2.5 tie
- Historic Win: First title since 2008, third in program history under Coach Steve Fell
- Individual Champion: Hunter Smith (North Georgia), 6-under over 54 holes
- Top Seeds from Stroke Play: Colorado Christian (-8), West Florida (E), Missouri S&T (+6)
- Key Moment: Fabian Wennerlof clinches playoff hole for West Florida
- Location: PGA National Resort, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
🏌️ West Florida Wins 2025 NCAA Division II Men’s Golf Championship
The 2025 NCAA Division II Men’s Golf Championship delivered peak collegiate drama at PGA National Resort. From an opening field of 80 teams, two heavyweights — Colorado Christian and West Florida — emerged to face off in a national title match that ended in a 2.5–2.5 deadlock. But when the pressure peaked, it was West Florida who prevailed, winning a sudden-death playoff to claim their third national championship — and first in 17 years.
🥇 Individual Glory: Hunter Smith Seizes the Spotlight
Hunter Smith of North Georgia etched his name in DII history by winning the individual title at 6-under-par (71–67–72). The junior’s steady play and fearless putting down the stretch gave him a one-shot victory — the biggest individual win of his career.
📊 Stroke Play Recap: Cougars Lead the Way
Colorado Christian lived up to its No. 1 ranking, taking medalist honors at 8-under. Their 280 final round was the best of the week. West Florida, Missouri S&T, and North Georgia also stood out, while Oklahoma Christian surged on the final day to sneak into the bracket.
Top 8 Stroke Play Teams Advancing to Match Play
- 1. Colorado Christian – 8-under
- 2. West Florida – Even
- 3. Missouri S&T – +6
- 4T. Florida Southern – +6
- 4T. North Georgia – +6
- 6. Wingate – +7
- 7. St. Mary’s (TX) – +10
- 8. Oklahoma Christian – +11
🎯 Match Play Madness
In match play, West Florida steamrolled St. Mary’s (TX) 5–0, while Colorado Christian defeated Oklahoma Christian with surgical consistency. Wingate and North Georgia joined the semifinals with strong showings.
🏁 Quarterfinals
- Colorado Christian def. Oklahoma Christian, 3.5–1.5
- West Florida def. St. Mary’s (TX), 5–0
- Wingate def. Missouri S&T, 4–1
- North Georgia def. Florida Southern, 3–2
🏆 Semifinals
- Colorado Christian def. North Georgia, 4–1
- West Florida def. Wingate, 3.5–1.5
⚔️ Championship Match: A Tie, Then Triumph
The championship showdown between Colorado Christian and West Florida was as close as it gets. Each team took two wins, and one match ended all square — resulting in a 2.5–2.5 tie that sent the championship to a playoff hole.
🔄 Final Match-by-Match Breakdown
- Fabian Wennerlof (UWF) def. Xavier Bighaus (CCU), 1UP
- Sungyeop Cho (CCU) def. Eddie Lee (UWF), 2UP
- Sangha Park (CCU) def. Per Ekelund (UWF), 5UP
- Adam Duncan (CCU) tied TJ Thompson (UWF)
- Peyton Jones (CCU) def. Cooper Tendick (UWF), 4UP
With momentum riding high on both benches, it was Fabian Wennerlof who emerged as the hero. He delivered the winning playoff hole — a fitting conclusion to a championship week filled with tension, talent, and unforgettable moments.
West Florida now joins the elite ranks of three-time national champions, with titles in 2001, 2008, and now 2025.
About the NCAA Division II Championship
The National Championship of championship of NCAA Division II men's college golf teams. From its inception through 2010, it was a 72-hole stroke play team competition, with an additional award for the lowest scoring individual competitor. The team fo...
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