The University of Memphis men’s golf team is making waves as they head to the NCAA Regionals for the first time since 2019. They’ve snagged the No. 10 seed in the Columbus Regional, hosted at The Ohio State University’s Scarlet Course. The tournament runs from May 18 to May 20, and teams are eager to secure their spots at the NCAA Championships in California.
This is a big moment for the Tigers, marking their third NCAA Tournament appearance under head coach Blake Smart. They last made it in 2019 when they claimed the American Conference Championship.
The team’s journey this season has been impressive. They not only took first place at the Quail Valley Collegiate Invitational and the Memphis Intercollegiate, but they also showcased their skill with four top-three finishes.
Leading the charge are Diego Lourenco and Yixiang Wang, both earning All-Conference honors for the second straight year. Lourenco made history by winning the American Conference individual title—he’s the first Tiger to do so since Memphis joined the league. Meanwhile, Wang secured a personal win at the Steelwood Collegiate.
As for the competition, here’s a look at the teams in the Columbus Regional, ranked by seed:
- Florida
- Arizona State
- Stanford
- Long Beach State
- Florida State
- Utah
- South Carolina
- California
- South Florida
- Memphis
- Oregon
- Illinois State
- Wright State
Several individuals will also compete, with top seeds including Riccardo Fantinelli from Princeton and Ryan Shellberg from Iowa.
In the past few years, college golf has seen a rise in competitiveness, largely driven by young talent and advanced training techniques. According to a recent study, universities are investing more in their golf programs, which could lead to even higher performance levels in future competitions.
For fans eager to keep up with the Tigers, you can find updates at GoTigersGo.com and on social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
The Tigers’ journey into the NCAA Regionals is a testament to hard work and talent, and fans are excited to see where this season will take them.
