The fall college season is heating up — and so are two of its brightest stars. Ole Miss senior Cameron Tankersley and Arkansas senior John Daly II both made significant moves in the latest PGA TOUR University Ranking after standout performances in early fall competition.
Tankersley climbs into the top 15 after victory at The Honors Course
Fresh off a co-medalist finish at The Invitational at The Honors Course, Tankersley jumped five spots to No. 13. The Ole Miss senior continues to deliver strong results, including a string of top-10 finishes that highlight his consistency across high-caliber fields. His trajectory puts him in position to challenge for a top-10 PGA TOUR U finish — a threshold that grants Korn Ferry Tour status after the NCAA Championship.
Daly’s momentum builds with another win for Arkansas
Arkansas senior John Daly II has enjoyed a breakout stretch of golf in 2025, capped by a commanding victory at the Blessings Collegiate Invitational that vaulted him 19 places to No. 31 in this week’s PGA TOUR U rankings. The Clearwater, Fla. native and 2025 Southern Amateur Champion has added consistent performances at events like the Palmas del Mar Collegiate and Lewis Chitengwa Memorial to his resume.
Daly II, a Ben Hogan Award finalist and 2025 U.S. Amateur quarterfinalist, has evolved from promising recruit to proven collegiate leader for the Razorbacks. His power off the tee and refined short game have helped Arkansas stay competitive in the SEC and beyond.
Inside the numbers: John Daly II’s recent results
| Event | Finish | Points |
|---|---|---|
| The Blessings Collegiate Invitational (2025) | 1 | 16.325 |
| The Bearcat Invitational | 2 | 11.803 |
| The Carmel Cup | T19 | 7.424 |
| Lewis Chitengwa Memorial | T8 | 8.736 |
| Palmas del Mar Collegiate | T4 | 6.945 |
Ranking snapshot (Week 39 / 2025)
| Rank | Change | Player | University | Avg. Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | ▲5 | Cameron Tankersley | Ole Miss | 935.5806 |
| 17 | ▲2 | Tom Fischer | Ole Miss | 885.8342 |
| 21 | ▼1 | Cohen Trolio | Ole Miss | 852.8185 |
| 31 | ▲19 | John Daly II | Arkansas | 757.5533 |
How PGA TOUR University works
PGA TOUR University, in partnership with the World Amateur Golf Ranking® (WAGR®), evaluates NCAA Division I players based on performance in eligible collegiate and select professional events across a rolling two-year period. At the conclusion of stroke play at the NCAA D-I Men’s National Championship, the top 25 eligible players earn status on tours under the PGA TOUR umbrella.
