| 9-Time National Champion |
 Ray Head Coach Ft. Dodge, IA |
 Binaghi Freshman Milan, Italy |
 Jirovski Freshman Grundy Ctr, IA |
 Roman Freshman Verona, Italy |
 CuiSophomore Atherton, CA |
 Stearns Sophomore Tustin, CA |
 Leng Junior San Diego, CA |
 Zou Junior Transfer Woodlands, TX |
 Gao Senior Alpharetta, GA |
 Rubenstein Asst. Coach Sheffield, England |
 Merrill Asst. Coach Pleasanton, CA |
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Daniel Zou The Woodlands, Texas |
At Rice University, as a sophomore, was American All-Conference, participated in all 12 team tournaments, second on the team in stroke average (71.49), rounds of par or better (21), and rounds in the 60's (8). Tied for fifth at the American Championship finishing 11-under ... closed the tournament with a bogey-free eight-under 64, the second lowest round in school history. | July World Amateur Ranking and record - ranked #394 |
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Giovanni Binaghi Milan, Italy |
"Giovanni brings a winning pedigree, tremendous physical talent and natural leadership to our program and we are thrilled to welcome him to the Cardinal family," coach Ray said. Ranked 42 in the June European Golf Ranking. 4/23/26 - he won the Italian International Amateur Championship with rounds of 68-65-66-67. 4/15/26 - he finished 4th in the Nations Cup in Spain with rounds of 68-74-67-72 | July '26 World Amateur Golf Ranking and Record - ranked 312th. Nov. 2025 ranked 3rd in U18 in Italy. |
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Carlo Roman Verona, Italy |
"Carlo combines exceptional talent with infectious energy and has established himself as one of Europe's premier amateur players" said Coach Ray. Carlo ranked 29th in the June European Golf Rankings. 5/26/26 | he finished 4th in the Italian Amateur Championship with rounds of 69-67-62-71 | July '26 World Amateur Golf Ranking and Record - ranked 853th. Nov. 2025 ranked 2nd in U18 in Italy. |
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Judd Jirovski Grundy Center, Iowa |
"Judd epitomizes what it means to be both an elite athlete and a natural team leader and we are eager to see him make his mark on the program," said Ray. Grundy Center High School senior Judd Jirovsky has quite the athletic resume: A state football champion at quarterback, an all-stater in baseball, state champion golfer, and an outstanding basketball and track athlete. | 5/25/26 1:51 Video Interview & Article. | Judd is a two-time Iowa state golf champion. |
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| 8.6.26 Next up: Wyndham Championship - McNealy, Rodgers & Vilips competing | |||||||||||
| PGA Tour | DP World Players |
PGA Tour Event Current or Last |
Score | Place | Event $ |
2026 Win |
2026 Top 10 |
2026 $ |
FedEX Rank |
OWGR Rank | Career $ |
Best Recent Finish |
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| Michael Thorbjornsen '24 Joined PGA tour 2024 |
7.31.26 Rocket Classic |
69-64-66-63 | 1st | $1,800,000 | 1 | 2 | $3,697,161 | 38 | 40 | $7,265,409 | 1st 8.26 Rocket Classic |
| Karl Vilips '24 Joined PGA tour 2024 |
7.31.26 Rocket Classic |
69-67-68-75 | T65 | $21,300 | 0 | 0 | $631,942 | 128 | 197 | $2,110,970 | Won '25 Puerto Rico Open |
| Patrick Rodgers '14 Joined PGA tour 2015 |
7.31.26 Rocket Classic |
77 Withdrew | CUT | $0 | 0 | 1 | $2,295,890 | 53 | 84 | $20,757,608 | 3rd '26 Sony Open |
| Maverick McNealy '17 Joined PGA tour 2020 |
7.31.26 Rocket Classic |
71-72 | CUT | $0 | 0 | 1 | $2,949,917 | 47 |
39 | $23,465,292 | Won '24 RSM Classic |
| * Brandon Wu '19 2025- DP World Tour |
6.18.26 US Open |
78-69-CUT | CUT | $0 | 0 | 0 |
2026 $39,690 Korn Ferry |
703 | $5,109,984 PGA Tour |
* 2024 PGA won $750,748 | Lost PGA tour card in 2025 | |
| Isaiah Salinda '19 Joined PGA tour 2025 |
3.26.26 Houston Open |
72-70 | CUT | $0 | 0 | 0 | $90,648 | 180 | 292 | $1,882,977 | 3rd '25 Mexico Open |
| Joseph Bramlett '10 Joined PGA tour 2011 |
3.26.26 Korn-Ferry Club Car |
67-66-69 | 6th | $34,500 | 0 | 0 | 2026 $121,631 KF |
39 Korn Ferry | 317 | $4,599,520 | 3rd '25 Puerto Rico Open |
| Tiger Woods '96 Joined PGA tour 1996 |
Inactive due to Injury |
- | - | - | - | - | Inactive due to Injury | - | - | $120,999,166 | 15 Majors and 82 tour Wins |
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