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Coach Brockbank Retires as Cougars Miss NCAA Cut
1 Jun
Summary
- BYU golf team failed to make the cut in the NCAA Championships.
- Star freshman Kihei Akina finished tied for seventh individually.
- Head coach Bruce Brockbank retires after 41 years with the program.
The BYU men's golf team's participation in the 2026 NCAA Championships concluded on Sunday, as they failed to make the cut to advance to the final round.
Despite a strong performance from freshman Kihei Akina, who finished tied for seventh individually at 6-under par, the Cougars' overall score of +9 placed them outside the top 15.
The team's performance was hindered by an 8-over round on Friday, which ultimately proved too costly. This marks a disappointing end to the season, especially as it is the final tournament for head coach Bruce Brockbank, who is retiring after a storied 41-year career with the program.
Auburn, ranked No. 1 nationally, leads the championship heading into the final round, followed by No. 3 Texas and No. 11 Vanderbilt. Other notable teams like Arizona State, featuring Utah golfers, also did not make the cut.
