Gavin McCormick from Cal State San Marcos clinched the CCAA individual title, leading the men鈥檚 golf team to a third-place finish at the 2026 CCAA Men's Golf Championships in Stockton, California. The team scored 6-over 870, just two strokes behind tie-winners Chico State and Cal State San Bernardino. McCormick鈥檚 impressive performance included a total of 14 birdies and final rounds of even-par, finishing at 4-under 212. Liam Weaver also notable, tying for fifth at even-par 216, alongside strong contributions from other teammates.

By the Numbers
  • McCormick's score: 4-under par 212 (68-72-72)
  • Team score: 6-over 870 (288-290-292)
State of Play
  • CSUSM placed third out of 7 teams in the championship.
  • The team totaled 45 birdies, ranking second in the field for birdies made.
What's Next

The Cougars will learn their NCAA West/South Central Regional Championships fate on April 26, potentially returning to Stockton from May 7-9 if selected.

Bottom Line

McCormick鈥檚 title marks a significant achievement for CSUSM, with expectations high as they look to qualify for the NCAA championships, building on their recent success.