Illinois men's golf team announces 2026 schedule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 7:16 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
GolfThe University of Illinois men's golf team revealed its schedule for the upcoming season, announced by head coach Mike Small on August 8. The season opens with the Sahalee Players Championship in Washington and includes notable events like the OFCC/Fighting Illini Invitational and the Fighting Illini Spring Collegiate at Atkins Golf Club. Small expressed excitement for the challenging lineup that aims to prepare the team for postseason play, culminating in the Big Ten Championship in April and NCAA regional competition in May.
- •Season starts with Sahalee Players Championship in September.
- •Illinois will host the 20th OFCC/Fighting Illini Invitational.
- •Fighting Illini Spring Collegiate is set at Atkins Golf Club.
- •The Big Ten Championship will occur in April.
- •NCAA regional play is scheduled for May.
- 7:16 PMYahoo Sports — LOCAL ROUNDUP: Illinois men's golf announces schedule
"CHAMPAIGN — University of Illinois head golf coach and Danville native Mike Small announced the schedule for the team on Thursday. “Each year we strive to put together a schedule that really challenges the team – both mentally and physically – as we grow and prepare for the postseason, and I’m very excited about this year’s tournament lineup,” Small said. “We will consistently compete on ...
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