Rasmus Ditzinger clinched the 2026 MAAC Championship, carding a final-round 70 to secure the McLeod Trophy at Disney's Magnolia Golf Course. Ditzinger is the third Stag to win this title in four years, finishing the tournament at 212 (-4). Fairfield University Men's Golf placed fourth among 11 teams, led by Ditzinger, who was the only player to finish all rounds at par or better. Tadgh Burke's strong performance propelled him into a tie for 13th, while the team posted an 8-over 296. Iona took the championship with a total score of 868 (+4).

By the Numbers
  • Ditzinger completed the 54-hole tournament with a score of 212 (-4).
  • Fairfield finished fourth, 10 shots ahead of fifth-place Mount St. Mary's.
  • Iona won the championship with a score of 868 (+4).
State of Play
  • Ditzinger qualifies for the 2026 NCAA Regional as the MAAC individual champion.
  • The Stags are making their third NCAA Regional appearance in four years.
What's Next

On May 6, Ditzinger will find out his NCAA Regional destination, with the tournament scheduled for May 18-20. This competitive environment could set the stage for another potential strong showing from Fairfield Men's Golf.

Bottom Line

Ditzinger's victory marks a significant achievement for Fairfield Men's Golf, solidifying their competitive presence in NCAA play and continuing a promising tradition of excellence in the program.