At Jason Floyd Golf Academy, we aim to create a pathway for our students and help them prepare for College golf by understanding how the regular college season works and the team aspect of college golf. At the start of the year, each student was drafted into a team, with three teams in the Elite Conference and three in the Junior Conference. The top two teams from each conference advanced to the Final Four. Below is a breakdown of how the College Series concluded.
Semi final
9-Hole Match Play – San Roque Golf & Resort
UCLA vs Alabama
Alabama secured a 3–2 victory, led by strong performances from Olek Zawistowski, who won 4 & 3, and Makar Savych, who delivered a dominant 5 & 4 win. UCLA’s only victory came from Alessio Brunella, who defeated Ryan Killorn 3 & 2.
Arizona vs Texas
This was an intense contest, with all five matches decided on the final green. For Arizona, Jamie Van Tol and Maria Khristenko each edged their matches, winning 1 up. Texas responded through Ewan Widor and Harry Riley, who also claimed 1 up victories, leaving the match tied and forcing a playoff.
Coaches selected one player each, with the first hole at San Roque Golf & Resort chosen as the playoff stage. Maria Khristenko held her nerve, sinking a 25-foot birdie putt to defeat Ewan Widor and secure Arizona’s place in the final.
Final
9-Hole Match Play – San Roque Old Course
Arizona vs Alabama
Arizona delivered a dominant performance in the final, making up for last year’s narrow defeat. Milo Kaussen, Maria Khristenko, Jamie Van Tol, and Joel Bracegirdle each won their match play contests against Alabama, setting the tone early.
Team captain Thomas De Klerk halved his match by winning the final hole, sealing 4.5–0.5 victory.
Arizona were crowned champions, finishing the final unbeaten.
Arizona State University Crowned 2025/26 Champions
Arizona State University made history as the first Elite Conference team to lift the trophy.
Congratulations to the entire Arizona squad for their outstanding performance throughout the season and for securing their place in the final. Credit goes to all 70 competitors who represented their college teams and contributed to making this a historic season.
College Series Individual Order of Merit
Maria Khristenko is the Individual Order of Merit winner of 2025–2026 College Series with 68 points! Followed closely behind by Philip Lüders and Jamie Van Tol with 62 points. Final standings are based on regular-season net stroke play events, with points awarded based on finishing position within each conference and accumulated across the academic year.
A great way to end and reflect on a fantastic 2025/26 season – we now look ahead to the 2026/27 College Series.
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