Dayton senior Victor Caliguri has built one of the strongest upward career trajectories in the Atlantic Ten through consistent scoring gains, dependable ball striking, and a steady rise from freshman contributor to team leader. The Cincinnati native began his college career at Eastern Michigan before transferring to Dayton, where his scoring average climbed each season. He posted a career low round of sixty four at the Moraine Intercollegiate, qualified for the United States Amateur, and led the Flyers this fall with an average just above seventy one.
Caliguri has become one of the conference’s most improved players and enters his final semester positioned to contend for an Atlantic Ten title while pursuing his first collegiate win.
Career Highlights
Atlantic Ten Under Armour Golfer of the Week (October 2025)
Qualified for the United States Amateur with a three under 68 at Ohio State’s Scarlet Course
Career scoring average of 72.68 across forty one collegiate rounds
Three top ten finishes in fall 2025, including a runner up at the Moraine Intercollegiate
Career low round of 64 at the 2025 Moraine Intercollegiate
Former Eastern Michigan golfer with measurable scoring improvement each season
Collegiate Results Snapshot
2025 to 2026 Senior Season
Fifteen fall rounds with a team leading 71.27 average
Runner up at the Moraine Intercollegiate
Career low sixty four at Moraine
Three top ten finishes across five events
Atlantic Ten Golfer of the Week recognition
Ranked among the most improved players in the conference
2024 to 2025 Junior Season
Twenty six rounds across nine events
Team leading 73.50 scoring average
Eight rounds of par or better
Season low 67 at the Marshall Joe Feaganes Invitational
Qualified for the United States Amateur
Competed in the Atlantic Ten Championship lineup
Before Dayton: Eastern Michigan
Eight events as a freshman
Scoring average of 77.17
Career low round of 70 at the Marshall Feaganes Invitational
High School Career: Elder High School
Third place at the 2021 OHSAA state championship at Ohio State Scarlet
All GCL South First Team in 2019 and 2021
District champion in 2021
Team captain and team most valuable player
National Honor Society member
Interview Highlights with CGN
Path into golf and early development
Caliguri began playing before kindergarten, introduced to the game by his father. He quickly embraced golf and moved to competitive instruction by sixth grade. Elder High School provided a strong foundation, with postseason success, leadership roles, and a competitive team environment that prepared him for college golf.
Recruiting process and transition to college golf
His recruitment began with extensive outreach to programs, eventually leading to an opportunity at Eastern Michigan under coach Bruce Cunningham. After a coaching change, Caliguri entered the transfer process and ultimately moved to Dayton. Adjusting to college golf required managing travel, qualifying, and a demanding schedule, but he welcomed the structure and competitive rhythm.
Growth at Dayton
Caliguri earned a starting role immediately and responded with a team leading scoring average as a junior. His improvement continued into the fall of his senior year, where he delivered three top ten results and recorded the best round of his college career at the Moraine Intercollegiate.
United States Amateur experience
Qualifying for the United States Amateur represented a major milestone. He advanced by closing his qualifier with late birdies and embraced the atmosphere at The Olympic Club. The experience reinforced the value of routine, discipline, and trust in preparation during high pressure moments.
Scoring breakthrough and competitive mindset
His sixty four at Moraine came from strong driving, consistent approach play, and improved mid range putting. He emphasizes sticking to routine under pressure and allowing preparation to guide decision making during pivotal stretches.
Team environment and senior season outlook
Caliguri returned this fall with confidence after playing the United States Amateur and leading Dayton the previous year. He aims to capture his first collegiate win in his final semester and hopes to help Dayton secure an Atlantic Ten title, a meaningful goal as his coach approaches retirement.
Professional aspirations
Caliguri intends to pursue professional golf after college and views his Division One experience as preparation for that path.
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