15 Teams Advance After Cut at 2026 NCAA Men's Golf Championship

Following an intense day of competition at the NCAA Men's Golf Championship held at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, the field has been narrowed from 30 to 15 teams. After 54 holes of stroke play, Auburn leads the pack, boasting a score of 22 under par, three strokes ahead of Texas. Defending champions, Oklahoma State, sit in third place tied with Vanderbilt at 9 under.

As the tournament heads into its final round, the eight teams with the best scores will advance to match play, which kicks off on Tuesday morning. Among the standout teams is Auburn, ranked No. 1 nationally, which is on track to reach match play for the third consecutive year. Key players for the Tigers include Josiah Gilbert, currently tied for fourth, and Jackson Koivun, tied for ninth.

Texas, the host team with a 19 under score, is also in a strong position, featuring four players in the top 30, including Tommy Morrison, who shares ninth place. Vanderbilt, despite a challenging round of 3 over par, remains comfortably within the cut line, with freshman Will Hartman leading the team at 10 under.

Oklahoma State's junior Preston Stout has taken the individual lead at 11 under, while UCLA and Arizona both find themselves tied at 8 under, looking to secure their spots in match play. North Carolina and Duke are also in contention, although they face pressure to perform well in the final round.

Other notable teams advancing include Oklahoma, Virginia, and Florida, all striving for a chance at match play. The stakes are high as teams prepare for Monday's final round, where every stroke counts toward their ultimate goal of championship glory.