North Alabama Men’s Golf Team Heads to The Prestige Tournament
La Quinta, Calif. (February 15, 2026) – The University of North Alabama men’s golf team is set to compete at The Prestige tournament starting Monday, February 16, at the renowned PGA West – Norman Course in La Quinta, California. This event promises to be highly competitive given the stellar lineup of teams participating.
Tournament Overview
Event: The Prestige
Host: UC Davis
Location: PGA West – Norman Course, La Quinta, California
Format:
- February 16: 18 Holes
- February 17: 18 Holes
- February 18: 18 Holes
For real-time updates, check out the live stats here.
Recent Performance
In their last tournament at the Seabest Invitational, held at Atlantic Beach Country Club in Florida, the Lions finished in 12th place. Senior golfer Sebastian Bengtsson led the team, tying for 20th place overall. He recorded an under-par score on the front nine and made a significant birdie at the ninth hole.
A Premier Event
The Prestige tournament is not just any golf competition; it is an elite, invitation-only NCAA Division I golf tournament known for attracting top-ranked teams. This season, 17 out of the 24 participating teams are ranked in the top 100 nationally, with nine within the top 50. Notably, among these power programs are some of the elite schools in collegiate golf.
Detailed Tournament Schedule
The tournament kicks off at 8:45 a.m. PT / 10:45 a.m. CT on Monday. Players will begin their rounds on the first and 10th holes in intervals of 11 minutes. The event will unfold over three days where competitors will navigate the par-71, 7,185-yard course.
Competing Schools
The tournament features a formidable field of 24 teams. Among the 13 Power Five institutions are:
- No. 15 Texas Tech
- No. 25 Wake Forest
- No. 28 Stanford
- No. 34 Clemson
- No. 45 Northwestern
- No. 46 Colorado
Other ranked teams include:
- No. 44 Little Rock
- No. 48 San Diego
- No. 52 UNCW
- No. 90 Princeton
Additionally, other notable participants are Gonzaga, Yale, Colorado State, Lipscomb, UC Davis, and Nevada, ensuring a challenging environment for all competitors.
Last Year’s Recap
In the 2025 edition of The Prestige, San Diego took home both the team and individual titles, shooting an impressive 29-under-par, significantly outpacing second-place Texas Tech by 16 strokes. Their standout player, Ryan Abuan, clinched the individual honor with an 11-under accumulation over three rounds.
North Alabama’s Starting Lineup
The University of North Alabama has finalized its team roster for the event as follows:
- Andrew Ferworn – Jr. – Houston, Texas – 3:55 p.m. CT (Hole 10)
- Sebastian Bengtsson – Sr. – Helsingborg, Sweden – 4:06 p.m. CT (Hole 10)
- Arthur Estas – Fr. – Kortenberg, Belgium – 4:17 p.m. CT (Hole 10)
- Jedd Brady – Fr. – Brisbane, Australia – 4:28 p.m. CT (Hole 10)
- Xing Luo – Sr. – Katy, Texas – 4:39 p.m. CT (Hole 10)
Upcoming Matches
Following The Prestige, the Lions will travel to the Seminole Intercollegiate at the Seminole Legacy Golf Club in Tallahassee, Florida, scheduled for March 15.
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This tournament represents a pivotal opportunity for the University of North Alabama men’s golf team to showcase their skills and compete against some of the best collegiate teams in the nation.
