Max just birdied 9. Looks pumped up. They are broadcasting the back 9 on the big ten network channel.
Illini Golf 2025-2026
Just not good enough especially on the par 5s. Disappointing to get 2nd (probably) for 3 years in a row now. UCLAs 5th guy mostly sucked but you only count 4. Illini need more consistent guys going low not having so much depth but rarely that anyone has put together even 2 or 3 good rounds
Not over yet. Four strokes back. Players on holes 13-17.
Now 3 back.
SuperMetroid
- Evanston
We are all tied up
SuperMetroid
- Evanston
Ugh that Voois miss there on 17 was a killer.
Great rounds for Ryan and Trey even with small mistakes max had high highs but low lows but hopefully he can carry that to the tournament. Need 1-2 more guys to be just a bit better.
Great comeback effort. Maybe some team chemistry is developing for the NCAAs.
FlyNavy
- Los Angeles
Illini are heading to Athens, GA for NCAA Regionals, where they will be the second-seed under #1-ranked Auburn. All regionals tee off on May 18th, top five advance to the National Championship.
https://www.ncaa.com/news/golf-men/...-2026-ncaa-division-i-mens-golf-championships
Athens Regional
1. Auburn
2. Illinois
3. Vanderbilt
4. BYU
5. Georgia (host)
6. Louisville
7. Kansas
8. Northwestern
9. College of Charleston
10. Rice
11. Southern Mississippi
12. Harvard
13. Howard
https://www.ncaa.com/news/golf-men/...-2026-ncaa-division-i-mens-golf-championships
Athens Regional
1. Auburn
2. Illinois
3. Vanderbilt
4. BYU
5. Georgia (host)
6. Louisville
7. Kansas
8. Northwestern
9. College of Charleston
10. Rice
11. Southern Mississippi
12. Harvard
13. Howard
Congrats to Trey, Max, Ryan, Dane, Freddie and Ethan on their awards yesterday. Disclaimer: If I missed anyone it is because I haven't seen the post yet. Well done all.
Home stretch. Find those low scores and let the birdies drop!
Home stretch. Find those low scores and let the birdies drop!
FlyNavy
- Los Angeles
Posts are up on X. I'll summarize instead of copying the links:
All B1G First Team: Max, Ryan, Trey, Dane (all but Dane were unanimous selections)
All B1G Second Team: Freddie
Sportsmanship Award: Ethan
Congrats to all!
Was it last year or the year before that it was really within our grasp, but we tried to matchup best vs best in ncaa match play, rather than being more strategic? Such a bummer.
2X2L
- Metaluna
2024. Illinois won stroke play by 16 shots; lost quarterfinal match play 3-1 to Georgia Tech.
As a fan of all things Illini, but new to following Golf, how can I watch the matches, especially the postseason coming up here? I’ve mostly been following along with that Scoreboard (?) website each tournament, but would love to tune in on a stream or broadcast when I can to watch the Boys in Orange & Blue! I-L-L!
That was it, they had a great shot to win match play with different match-ups that made more sense.
That said, what Mike Small has done with the program is beyond incredible, almost unbelievable for any program, let alone a northern program in Illinois. I hope they can win it all once before he retires.
2X2L
- Metaluna
As I've said, Illinois is the golf power of the north, no doubt, thanks to Coach Small. But Illini traditionally seem to start slow in tournaments lately, perenially. Maybe a match-play mentality is needed instead of a free-wheeling stroke play, golf-outing type thing. But what the heck do I know as a garden-variety common duffer? Mike Small is the man; I will never second guess him. I don't expect him to retire any time soon. Again, what do I know? Nada. Go Illini!
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