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The British Amateur kicks off next week with strong Illini representation - Max, Dane, Ethan, Freddie and Stijn Egging (class of 2027) are all in the field. Play starts Monday with two days of stroke play, top 64 advance to match play (same format as the U.S. Amateur)...

Nick Hardy has qualified for the U.S. Open! Grabbed one of the five available slots at the Springfield qualifier to join ADC in Shinnecock Hills next week. Unfortunately that was our only highlight today, unless Ryan works his way up the leaderboard in Sacramento. Max was the next closest at...

Tomorrow is the "longest day of golf" and we have plenty of Illini competing for a spot in the U.S. Open. Follow the results here: Results Canada: Ethan Wilson California: Ryan Voois Maryland: Trey Marrion Westerville Ohio: Brian Campbell Springfield Ohio: Nick Hardy, Dylan Meyer, Max...

Apparently it happened weeks ago, but I just saw it today: Joseph Buttress is transferring to Loyola Marymount. Best of luck to Joseph!

Good article on D.A. Points, who played his first KFT tournament in nearly a year, missing the cut. D.A. will be eligible for the Champions tour in 2027. Link

It's official - congrats to Ryan!

Potgeiter failed to make the cut, which is more of a challenge for individuals as well as members of teams outside the top 15. He was in the top 10 at one point, but a rough Sunday sunk him to the 30s. Not sure how they score it for PGA University rankings, but looking like Ryan might hang on to...

Looks like the Belgian-Illini pipeline is still going strong: Arthur, who is part of the class of '27, ultimately finished T68. Detry (T53) and Besard (MC) also competed in their home country's open.

Lots of Illini playing this weekend: PGA Tour - CJ Cup Byron Nelson: ADC, Nick Hardy, Jackson Buchanan KFT Tour - Visit Knoxville Open: Michael Feagles, Luke Guthrie PGA Americas - Ecuador Open: Piercen Hunt DP World Tour - Soudal Open (Belgium) - Thomas Detry, Matthis Besard, Arthur...

Consistency has been the one thing that has eluded this squad, and unfortunately that showed today. Very reminiscent of last year's NCAA Championship: in decent shape through round 2, bottom completely fell out in round 3. Congrats to Ryan on a solid four years in the O&B. Not the way he wanted...

Adrien is in! ADC will play in his second U.S. Open (first as a pro) next month after qualifying in Dallas. Also, Thomas Detry made a 4-for-1 playoff in UK, but failed to pick up the spot (or the two alternate spots). Detry's still can play his way in; he would need to get inside the top 60...

That's the season in a nutshell. Hopefully they come on strong tomorrow! Max had eight birdies, but also had a double bogey and triple bogey that kept him off the top of the leaderboard. Trey had a sold day as well. Plenty of golf left, need to get to the top five!

Very good point. Here is what was posted at this time last year (2025 strength of schedule based on 2024 records): 1. New York Giants .574 (166-123) T-2. Chicago Bears .571 (165-124) T-2. Detroit Lions .571 (165-124) 4. Philadelphia Eagles .561 (162-127) After the season ended, the Bears had...

Local qualifying for the U.S. Open is complete, with eight current and former Illini advancing to final qualifying, joining five already exempt. Final qualifying begins Monday with two sites. Note: Detry is currently ranked 61st in the world rankings, so if he climbs into the top 60 this...

Bears 2026 Schedule: Week 1: Sunday, Sept. 13, at Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m. ET Week 2: Sunday, Sept. 20, vs. Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m. ET Week 3: Monday, Sept. 28, vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 8:15 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN Week 4: Sunday, Oct. 4, vs. New York Jets, 1 p.m. ET Week 5: Sunday, Oct. 11, at...