Golfweek Names Top Men’s Players and Classes for College Golf’s Class of 2026 Signing Day
The early signing period for the Class of 2026 has officially opened, with standout junior golfers across the country finalizing commitments to top Division I programs. Under new NCAA guidelines, student-athletes now sign grant-in-aid agreements in place of the former national letter of intent system.
Top 25 Players
Golfweek’s latest Class of 2026 rankings highlight the depth of talent joining college golf next fall. Georgia’s Mason Howell leads the list, followed by Vanderbilt signee Luke Colton and Tennessee commit Tyler Watts. Rounding out the top five are Virginia’s Hugo Le Goff and Vanderbilt’s Tyler Mawhinney.
Other notable names include Hamilton Coleman (Georgia), Oscar Couilleau (Arizona State), Pennson Badgett (Tennessee), Bailey Sutter (Alabama), and John Doyle (LSU). Programs such as North Carolina, Pepperdine, and Arkansas each secured multiple recruits among the top 25, underscoring the balance of elite talent across the Power Five landscape.
Top 10 Recruiting Classes
Vanderbilt headlines the class rankings with commitments from Colton and Mawhinney, forming one of the nation’s most complete duos. Georgia follows closely behind with Mason Howell, Hamilton Coleman, and Drew Woolworth leading a deep group. Tennessee, Alabama, and North Carolina round out the top five, each landing multiple blue-chip recruits.
Arizona State, Virginia, Pepperdine, Arkansas, and Oklahoma complete the top ten, adding international depth and proven junior champions to their 2026 lineups.
The 2026 class continues to elevate the competitive standard of men’s college golf, setting the stage for another strong cycle of talent entering the NCAA ranks.
Sources
Golfweek Article
NCAA Signing Day Overview
NCSA Golf Recruiting Calendar
