Kelvin Hernandez of UNC Greensboro secured first place at the 2026 Southern Conference Championships, held at Solina Country Club, South Carolina. This victory grants him an automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Regionals and marks the first time in program history that UNCG has won the player title in consecutive years. The UNCG team finished fourth overall with a score of nine-over-par (861), while Chattanooga took first with five-under-par (847). Hernandez's performance included a new course record of 65, contributing to his impressive nine-under-par (204) total score.

By the Numbers
  • Hernandez finished the tournament nine-under-par (204) with scores of 67-72-65.
  • The UNCG team totaled nine-over-par (861) across three rounds (289-290-282).
State of Play
  • UNCG led the field with five eagles and a par five average of 4.65.
  • Hernandez's final round score of 65 set a new course record.
What's Next

Hernandez will participate in the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship selection show airing on the Golf Channel on May 6 at 2:00 p.m., where he will learn about his next competition.

Bottom Line

Hernandez's consecutive titles highlight the growing prowess of UNCG's golf program, promising exciting prospects for the NCAA Regionals ahead.