00:00 – Matthew Kress Ranked No. 23 in PGA TOUR University Class of 2026 Preseason Rankings
02:23 – Ben James Tops PGA TOUR University Preseason Rankings for Class of 2026
05:41 – Meet Frankie Harris: #12 in PGA TOUR U Preseason Rankings
1. Matthew Kress Ranked No. 23 in PGA TOUR University Class of 2026 Preseason Rankings
Florida Gators men’s golfer Matthew Kress begins the 2025-26 college golf season ranked No. 23 in the prestigious PGA TOUR University Class of 2026 Preseason Rankings.
Discover how Kress’s stellar junior season—including All-American honors, a standout NCAA Championships performance, and a top finish at NCAA Regionals—led to his national recognition. With this ranking, Florida continues a tradition of excellence with back-to-back preseason honorees.
Learn what this means for Kress’s path towards a professional career, updates on the PGA TOUR University program, and who else made the top ranks this year. Stay tuned for expert insights and future updates about Florida Gators golf and top college players to watch!
2. Ben James Tops PGA TOUR University Preseason Rankings for Class of 2026
Virginia’s Ben James leads the PGA TOUR University Class of 2026 preseason rankings ahead of the 2025-26 college golf season. The three-time All-American holds six collegiate wins and helped UVA to a runner-up finish at the 2025 NCAA Championship. Currently No. 2 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, James has nine PGA TOUR starts including two U.S. Opens.
Texas stars Christiaan Maas (No. 2) and Tommy Morrison (No. 4) join Ole Miss’ NCAA champion Michael La Sasso (No. 3) in the top 5. Discover how PGA TOUR University rankings work and what benefits top-ranked players receive, including PGA TOUR membership for the No. 1 finisher.
Featured players:
– Ben James (Virginia)
– Christiaan Maas (Texas)
– Michael La Sasso (Ole Miss)
– Tommy Morrison (Texas)
– Jase Summy (Oklahoma)
Three Virginia Cavaliers appear in the top 25, while Ole Miss leads all schools with four ranked players. Learn about the international diversity in this class with players from seven countries.
3. Meet Frankie Harris: #12 in PGA TOUR U Preseason Rankings
Learn about Frankie Harris, the rising redshirt senior golfer from South Carolina, ranked No. 12 in the PGA TOUR University Preseason Rankings for the Class of 2026. Discover his achievements, stats, and future goals in this inspiring video.
Matthew Crest, ranked number 23 in PGA Tour University class of 2026 preseason rankings. Did you know that Florida men’s golfer Matthew Crest has been ranked number 23 in the PGA Tour University class of 2026 preseason rankings? This achievement marks the second consecutive season where a Florida golfer has been featured in the preseason release. Since the program’s inception in 2020, the Gators have seen four players make it to the final rankings. With Ian Gilligan securing an impressive number four spot and earning cornferry tour status for the current season, Crest had a remarkable junior campaign, receiving Ping All-American honors. His stellar performance included finishing T9 at the NCAA National Championships with a score of three under thanks to three consecutive rounds underpar. Notably, he was part of the all tournament team. Quest also stood out at the NCAA regionals, achieving a runner-up performance at 11 under. Despite a challenging fall season with no finish better than T45, Chris bounced back in the spring with three consecutive T9 finishes and an impressive stroke average of 71.9, ranking fourth on the team. Graduating with Sumakumy honors and a bachelor’s degree in economics this spring, Crest showcased his talent with a team best 11under tournament score and a notable round of 65, tied for the lowest on the team. In postseason match play, he secured significant victories against Texas A&M and Texas. PGA Tour University collaborates with the World Amateur Golf Ranking, W AGR, to evaluate players based on their collegiate performance over the last two years. The ranking period for the class of 2026 began in week 23 of 2024 and will conclude on June 1st, 2026 after the final round of stroke play at the 2026 NCAA Championship. The top ranked player in the final PGA Tour University ranking next June will earn PGA Tour membership, while others in the top 25 will secure various tour memberships from exemptions. The rankings are crucial for players aiming to make their mark in professional golf. What are your thoughts on the impacts of collegiate rankings on a golfer’s professional career? Share your opinions below. Ben James tops PGA Tour University preseason rankings for class of 2026. Get ready to witness the rise of a U golf superstar. Virginia’s Ben James has stormed to the top of the PGA Tour University class of 2026 preseason ranking, setting the stage for an electrifying college golf season. But here’s where it gets even more exciting. James isn’t alone in the spotlight. Texas’s Christian Moss and oh Mrs. Michael Lasaso are hot on his heels with a total of 16 schools and seven countries represented in this global talent pool. And this is the part most people miss. The top 25 players aren’t just competing for bragging rights. They’re vying for life-changing opportunities like PGA Tour membership and exemptions into prestigious tournaments. The PGA Tour University in partnership with the World Amateur Golf Ranking, W AGR, evaluates players based on their last two years of collegiate performance. This includes NCAA Division 1 team competitions, official PGA Tour events, and select DP World Tour tournaments. The ranking period for the class of 2026 kicked off in week 23, 2024 and will conclude on June 1st, 2026 after the final round of stroke play at the 2026 NCAA championship. The stakes, the number one player earns a PGA Tour card, while numbers 2 to 10 secure Cornferry Tour membership and numbers 11 to 25 gain exempt status for PGA Tour America segment 2 in 2026. Talk about high rewards. But here’s where it gets controversial. With such high stakes, is the pressure on these young athletes too much? Are we pushing him too hard, too fast? Let’s dive into the profiles of the top contenders, and you decide. Number one, Ben James, Virginia. A three-time ping all-America first team honory. James has six victories in 35 collegiate starts and helped the Cavaliers finish as national runner-up in 2025. Currently number two in Wagr, he’s represented the US twice at the Arnold Palmer Cup and will compete in his second Walker Cup in September. With nine PGA Tour starts, including the last two US Opens, James is no stranger to the big state. Number two, Christian Moss, Texas. Hailing from Ptoria, South Africa, Mos led the Longhorns with 18 rounds in the 60s, then eight top 10 finishes in 2024 2025, including a win at the Palma Valley Invitational. Ranked number seven in Wagr, he’s made four cuts in 7 DP World Tour starts with a fourth place finish at the Investic South African Open Championship. But is his international experience enough to edge out the competition? Number three, Michael Lasasso, Miss the reigning NCAA individual champion, Lasassaso became just the second player from Miss to claim his title. With three victories and a program record scoring average of 69.48 in his junior season, he’s a force to be reckoned with. Currently at number eight in Wagr, he’s making his fifth PGA Tour start of the summer at the 3M Open and will join James on the US Walker Cup team. But can he maintain his momentum against such fierce competition? Number four, Tommy Morrison, Texas. Morrison posted 10 top 20 finishes in his junior season, including his first collegiate win at the a Mercy. Meet Frankie Harris, number 12 in PGA Tour Use Rankings. Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a topranked collegiate golfer? Picture this. A rising red shirt senior, Frankie Harris, fresh off an all-American season, is now ranked number 12 in the PGA Tour University preseason rankings for the class of 2026. It’s an impressive feat, especially considering he helped lead the South Carolina Gamecocks back to the NCAA championship for the first time since 2019. But here’s where it gets controversial. Harris’s journey to this ranking is nothing short of remarkable. He’s one of only 13 players from the Southeastern Conference SEC on the top 25 PGA Tour U preseason list. This Boca Raton native’s performance in the 2024-25 season was nothing short of stellar. He became the first all-American under head coach Rod Bradley and led the Gamecogs to the NCAA championship, finishing T2 second at the NCAA Breton regional. His scoring average of 70.97 and five top five finishes in 10 strokeplay starts or nothing short of impressive. But what’s even more intriguing is Harris’s potential to join the elite club of players who have finished in the top 25 of PGA Tour U. With nine career top five finishes, currently ranking key seventh most in program history. He’s on track to make history. And this is the part most people miss. As we delve deeper, questions arise. How does PGA Tour University’s ranking system compare to other collegiate golf rankings? And what does this ranking mean for Harris’s future in professional golf? It’s a topic that’s bound to spark differing opinions. So, what do you think? Will Harris make it to the top 25? And what does this mean for the future of collegiate golf? Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments below.