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Preston Stout named preseason No. 1 in PGA Tour U Class of 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 11:30 PM

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Preston Stout named preseason No. 1 in PGA Tour U Class of 2027

Summary

Preston Stout, ranked as the No. 1 amateur golfer globally, has been designated the top player in the PGA Tour University Class of 2027 preseason rankings. Stout, a rising senior at Oklahoma State, recently won the 2026 NCAA Men's Golf individual championship and has an impressive track record with eight collegiate victories. This week, he will participate in the 3M Open, marking his sixth PGA Tour event this season. The ranking period for this class started in Week 23 of 2025 and will continue until May 31, 2027. Further rankings will be announced later as eligible players finalize their declarations.

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By the Numbers

•Stout has won three consecutive Big 12 Championship titles.
•He also claimed medalist honors at the 2025 U.S. Amateur.
•Stout will represent the U.S. in the Walker Cup in September.
•The PGA Tour U Class of 2027 ranking period concludes May 31, 2027.
•Stout has an exemption into the 2027 Masters if he remains an amateur.

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11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma State's Preston Stout named preseason No. 1 in PGA Tour U Class of 2027 ranking

What they're saying

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Preston Stout, the No. 1 amateur in the world, has been named the PGA Tour University No. 1 player in the Class of 2027 preseason ranking.
— Yahoo Sports

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