Carter Loflin files lawsuit against NCAA for fifth year at Georgia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 6:19 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Carter Loflin, a recent semifinalist in the U.S. Amateur, is suing the NCAA for a fifth year of eligibility to return to the Georgia golf team. Loflin's attorney claims that the NCAA's rules unfairly restrict his ability to compete and earn potential income. Georgia golf has a roster spot available if the court permits his return. The lawsuit comes amid a broader context of disputes over NCAA eligibility rules impacting other athletes from the 2022 class. A preliminary injunction in a Colorado case allowed some athletes to seek a fifth year, although it was later stayed on appeal. Georgia golf's season opener is scheduled for Sunday in Tennessee.
- •Loflin seeks a temporary restraining order against the NCAA.
- •The NCAA's new eligibility model denies a fifth year to 2022 athletes.
- •Georgia has a roster spot for Loflin if he is granted eligibility.
- •Other athletes, including JaCorey Thomas, are also pursuing lawsuits.
- •Georgia golf opens its season on Sunday at a tournament in Tennessee.
- 6:19 PMYahoo Sports — Georgia golfer Carter Loflin sues NCAA seeking to return to Bulldogs
"Carter Loflin, the US Amateur semifinalist from Georgia golf, is suing the NCAA for a 5th year of eligibility. He wants to return to Bulldogs.
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