CGN Player Highlight: Xavier Bighaus – Colorado Christian University

Xavier Bighaus: A Standout at Colorado Christian

Xavier Bighaus, a senior from Melissa, Texas, has emerged as one of the premier players in NCAA Division II golf while competing for Colorado Christian University. According to Clippd, Bighaus is currently ranked as the No. 5 men’s Division II golfer in the country.

Player Profile

Collegiate Career at Colorado Christian University

Freshman Year (2021–22)

Bighaus competed in 11 events, playing 32 total rounds. He recorded 2,363 strokes, averaging 74 strokes per round. Notable performances included a top-five finish at the RMAC Championship and a top-ten finish at the Writz at Mile High Tournament.

Sophomore Year (2022–23)

He participated in every event throughout the season and finished the year with a statement performance at the RMAC Championship, capturing the individual title with a dominant second-round score of 65.

Junior Year (2023–24)

Bighaus opened the season with a win at the Writz at Mile High Tournament, shooting rounds of 75, 68, and 69. He placed in the top 15 in every event and played a pivotal role in helping Colorado Christian earn its second appearance at the NCAA National Championships — ultimately helping lead the Cougars to their first-ever national title.

Senior Year (2024–25)

In his senior season, Bighaus has once again placed in the top 15 in every tournament so far. Highlights include:

• 1st Place – WWU Invitational (Scores: 70, 65, 68)
  
  

• 1st Place – All-Star Southwest Airlines Showcase, where he finished 11-under-par to set a course record
  
  

With his final collegiate spring season underway, all eyes are on Xavier to see if he can save his best for last.

Honors and Accolades

• Ping All-Region Team (2023)
  
  

• DII Ping First Team All-Region (2024)
  
  

• First Team RMAC All-Conference (2024)
  
  

NCAA National Champion (2024)