ORLANDO - Coming off a three-week break, the UCF men’s golf team looks ahead to the Florida Atlantic Invitational at the PGA National Resort in West Palm Beach, Florida. This will be UCF’s last tournament of the fall season before the winter break.
Of the many courses surrounding the PGA National Resort, the competitors will have the privilege of taking on the famed Panther National course. Designed by Jack Nicklaus and Justin Thomas, Panther is known for its steep elevation changes extending up to 8,000 total yards. As a par-72 championship course,
The Knights' last outing on the Island at the West Bay Collegiate Invitational resulted in a sixth-place finish with a total 14-under-par score. The third day of the tournament proved to be the most successful for the Black and Gold, with four golfers finishing at or under par. Both Hans Risvaer and Chase Haygood led the comeback, showing resilience as the Knights rallied through the back nine to close the gap on the leaderboard.
Historically, the Knights have performed well in Boca Raton, with a fifth-place finish last year to round out their fall campaign. The Knights take on 16 teams, including in-state foes South Florida and No. 10-ranked Florida. They hope to build on the momentum of their last two tournaments, finishing strong in the fall to ensure a smooth transition into 2026.
The qualifying requirement for this tournament was five under par for the five rounds of qualifying. The six coaches picks are determined by all the data points attached below.
The lineup will be as listed below…
- Hans Risvaer (Coaches Pick)
- Chase Haygood (Coaches Pick)
- Clemente Silva (Coaches Pick)
- Jakub Hejlek (Coaches Pick)
- Lucas Dutartre (Coaches Pick)
- Camden Goldknopf (Coaches Pick, Individual)