Karl Stenson commits to play golf at University of Florida
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Karl Stenson, the 16-year-old son of major champion Henrik Stenson, announced his verbal commitment to the University of Florida on Friday. A rising junior at Circle Christian School in Orlando, Florida, Stenson is currently ranked 15th in the Class of 2028 and holds the 118th position in the Universal Golf Ranking. His recent competition experience includes several amateur and junior events held in Sweden and Spain over the summer. He joins a Gators golf program that enters the 2026-27 season ranked No. 1 in the Golf Channel preseason team rankings. Stenson follows in the footsteps of Luke Poulter, another son of a former European Ryder Cup player currently on the roster. The commitment bolsters the Gators' talent pipeline as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.
- •Karl Stenson committed to the University of Florida on Friday.
- •Stenson is ranked 15th in the Class of 2028.
- •The University of Florida is ranked No. 1 in the Golf Channel preseason rankings.
- •He is the son of professional golfer Henrik Stenson.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Karl Stenson Commits to Florida Following Father’s Legacy
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Florida earns commitment from son of major champion, Ryder Cup standout
- 9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Son of major champion commits to top-ranked Florida
"Henrik Stenson's son Karl Stenson has verbally committed to the University of Florida, joining a Gators team that ranks third in the nation.
"Karl Stenson, rising junior at Circle Christian School in Orlando, Florida, announced his verbal to the Gators on Friday.
"Karl Stenson, the son of Henrik Stenson, has committed to play college golf for the Florida Gators.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 11:00 AMKarl Stenson Commits to Florida Following Father’s Legacy
Henrik Stenson's son Karl Stenson has verbally committed to the University of Florida, joining a Gators team that ranks third in the nation.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 3:30 PMFlorida earns commitment from son of major champion, Ryder Cup standout
Karl Stenson, the son of Henrik Stenson, has committed to play college golf for the Florida Gators.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 9:18 PMSon of major champion commits to top-ranked Florida
Karl Stenson, rising junior at Circle Christian School in Orlando, Florida, announced his verbal to the Gators on Friday.
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