ORLANDO, Fla. - The University of Dayton men's golf team finished in sixth place at the 2026 Atlantic 10 Championship Wednesday. The Flyers were led by junior Breckin Taylor and freshman T.J. Kreusch who tied for ninth place. The three-day tournament was held at Evermore Resort and the course was played at par 72 and 7,068 yards.

Richmond claimed top team honors with a score of 296-281-273=850 (-14), earning the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Regional, and the Spiders' Lucas Rizo-Patron was crowned conference champion with his score of 68-69-66=203 (-13). Dayton took sixth place out of 12 teams with a score of 293-288-292=873 (+9).

DAYTON'S RESULTS
t-9th  T.J. Kreusch  73-69-73=215 (-1)
t-9th  Breckin Taylor  73-69-73=215 (-1)
t-18th  Luke Kahle  72-74-73=219 (+3)
t-33rd  Jacob Garland  75-76-73=224 (+8)
54th  Victor Caliguri  85-81-80=246 (+30)

KEY STATS
3.17 - as a team, the Flyers averaged a score of 3.17 on par-three holes, second-lowest among the field
🦅 -  two players carded an eagle during the tournament: Jacob Garland and Luke Kahle - Kahle had two
14 - Kreusch birdied a total of 14 holes, tied for third most among the field

THANK YOU, SENIORS!
The University of Dayton athletics department would like to thank departing senior team members Victor Caliguri and Jacob Garland for their dedication and commitment to both their academic and athletic efforts during their time as a Flyer. Best wishes on your future endeavors! #FlyerFamily

THANK YOU, COACH HOAGLAND!
In October, Gip Hoagland announced his plan to retire at the end of the season following 17 years as head coach and a total of 18 years with the men's golf program. The department of athletics cannot thank coach Hoagland enough for his investment in and dedication to Dayton golf. A Dayton alum ('93) and Class A PGA Professional who serves as head golf professional at NCR Country Club, Hoagland has been instrumental in elevating the Flyers into one of the top programs in the Atlantic 10 and the region. A proud Flyer, Hoagland leaves behind a legacy of excellence, integrity, and mentorship.

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