Preston Stout leads NCAA Championship as he approaches Masters invite
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:44 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Preston Stout of Oklahoma State is leading the NCAA Championship in Carlsbad, California, with a score of 11 under par heading into the final round. Stout has achieved five victories this spring, including a dominating win over Viktor Hovland in mid-April, which he credits for his current form. He opened the championship with a 1-over 73, but has since shot 12 under over the last 36 holes, including a third-round score of 65. Stout's performance has put him on the brink of receiving an invitation to next year's Masters Tournament. Filip Jakubcik, William Jennings, and Will Hartman are tied for second place, just one shot behind Stout as the competition heads into the final day.
- •Preston Stout leads the NCAA Championship with an 11 under par.
- •He shot a third-round 65, tying for second-best score in program history.
- •Stout defeated Viktor Hovland in April, boosting his confidence.
- •Filip Jakubcik, William Jennings, and Will Hartman are tied for second place.
- •The final round is scheduled for Monday.
- 6:44 AMYahoo Sports — How Preston Stout took down the field at La Costa to win Oklahoma State's 10th NCAA medal
- 3:26 AMESPN Golf — Oklahoma State's Stout wins NCAA golf title
- 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — Preston Stout of Oklahoma State wins NCAA golf title, gets spots in U.S. Open and Masters
- 10:51 PMYahoo Sports — He dominated Viktor Hovland, now Preston Stout on cusp of NCAA title, Masters invite
"Considering who Stout beat a few weeks ago, battling his peers at the collegiate level has been nothing for the Oklahoma State junior, who has won five times this spring and is leading through three rounds of the NCAA Championship.
"Preston Stout of Oklahoma State won the NCAA individual title on Monday, shooting a final-round 69 at La Costa for a one-shot victory over Alabama's William Jennings.
"Preston Stout of Oklahoma State won the NCAA individual title on Monday, shooting a final-round 69 at La Costa for a one-shot victory over Alabama’s William Jennings.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 6:44 AMHow Preston Stout took down the field at La Costa to win Oklahoma State's 10th NCAA medal
The Oklahoma State junior held off a late charge from Alabama's William Jennings to win the NCAA individual title Monday at Omni La Costa.
- ESPN GolfJun 2, 2026, 3:26 AMOklahoma State's Stout wins NCAA golf title
Preston Stout of Oklahoma State won the NCAA individual title on Monday, shooting a final-round 69 at La Costa for a one-shot victory over Alabama's William Jennings.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 2:27 AMPreston Stout of Oklahoma State wins NCAA golf title, gets spots in U.S. Open and Masters
Preston Stout of Oklahoma State won the NCAA individual title on Monday, shooting a final-round 69 at La Costa for a one-shot victory over Alabama’s William Jennings.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 10:51 PMHe dominated Viktor Hovland, now Preston Stout on cusp of NCAA title, Masters invite
Considering who Stout beat a few weeks ago, battling his peers at the collegiate level has been nothing for the Oklahoma State junior, who has won five times this spring and is leading through three rounds of the NCAA Championship.
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