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The San Diego State Aztecs men’s golf team is set to embark on the 2025-26 season after a strong previous year, including a Mountain West Championship win and participation in the NCAA Tallahassee Regional. With notable players like Justin Hastings and Chanachon Chokprajakchat, the team seeks to secure a fifth consecutive Mountain West title before transitioning to the Pac-12. Upcoming tournaments include the Sahalee Players and the R.E. Lamkin Invitational, highlighting their competitive spirit and commitment to excellence in collegiate golf.
San Diego, CA – The San Diego State Aztecs men’s golf team is gearing up for the 2025-26 season following a remarkable season that saw them achieve significant success, including winning three tournaments and claiming their fourth consecutive Mountain West Championship. The team’s noteworthy performance brought them to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional, where they concluded the season tied for seventh out of 14 teams, just two spots shy of qualifying for the NCAA Championship.
Last season, the Aztecs recorded a total of ten top-10 finishes, showcasing their consistent performance throughout the year. Among their standout athletes, recent graduate Justin Hastings garnered attention by being named Mountain West Golfer of the Year while also serving as the low amateur in two of the three majors contested in 2025. Other notable players, such as Chanachon Chokprajakchat, also made significant contributions, particularly during the regional, where Hastings finished tied for 39th, while Takis and Kowack achieved a tie for 19th overall.
The Aztecs will open the upcoming season on September 6-7 at the Sahalee Players in Sammamish, Washington, followed by participation in the Wohali Classic in Utah and the Marquette Intercollegiate in Wisconsin. The spring season will get underway from January 26-28 at the Southwestern Invitational in Westlake Village, California. Notably, SDSU will host the R.E. Lamkin Invitational on March 9-10 at San Diego Country Club in Chula Vista, where they fielded an impressive victory last year by 16 strokes.
Looking ahead, the Aztecs aim to secure a fifth consecutive Mountain West title before making a transition to the Pac-12 in 2026. This goal will be pursued with determination, as the Mountain West Championship is scheduled for May 3-5 at Omni Tucson National in Tucson, Arizona. The NCAA Regionals will follow from May 18-20, leading to the NCAA Championship set for May 29-June 3 at Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California.
The previous season saw significant accomplishments for the program, highlighted by former Aztecs, J.J. Spaun and Xander Schauffele, who excelled at the professional level. Spaun won the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, while Schauffele claimed victory at both the PGA Championship and The Open. Together, they will represent Team USA at the upcoming Ryder Cup, exemplifying the program’s commitment to developing top-level talent.
At the NCAA Tallahassee Regional, the Aztecs finished with a total score of 3-over-par 867, tying with No. 27 Louisville and falling six shots short of progressing to the NCAA Championship. Despite this close finish, the team reflected a successful season overall, characterized by strong performances at the Western Intercollegiate and the Mountain West Championship.
The team’s forthcoming competition schedule includes a mix of demanding tournaments, such as the Pauma Valley Invitational, the Goodwin at Stanford, and the Western Intercollegiate in Santa Cruz. The Aztecs are focused on continuing their trajectory of success and competing at the highest levels in collegiate golf, with aspirations to build on their past achievements and further solidify their reputation.
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- SDSU Men’s Golf Announces 2025-26 Schedule
- Wikipedia: Mountain West Conference
- Former Aztec J.J. Spaun Wins the U.S. Open
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Golf
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