No. 15 Stanford men's golf team has advanced to the NCAA Championship Match Play Quarterfinals for the first time since 2019. The team finished the stroke play portion at 2-under after a strong 4-under performance in the final round, securing a spot through a four-team playoff. Dean Greyserman was pivotal, making the only birdie in the playoff and finishing tied for sixth individually, with his best round of 68. Alongside him, Ethan Gao, Jay Leng, and Nathan Wang contributed key performances to keep Stanford in contention. The Cardinal will face the No. 1-seed Auburn Tigers in the quarterfinals.

By the Numbers
  • Stanford finished stroke play at 2-under, tied for 12th before the playoff.
  • Dean Greyserman shot a 4-under 68, marking his third straight under-par round.
  • Three players (Greyserman, Gao, Leng) made critical birdies on the 18th hole during the playoff.
What's Next

The Stanford men's golf team will compete against Auburn Tigers in the Match Play Quarterfinals tomorrow morning. Teeing off at 7:40 a.m. PT, Nathan Wang will lead the Cardinal in their first match of this knockout round.

Bottom Line

Stanford's return to the match play quarterfinals underscores their resilience and skill, setting the stage for a challenging duel against a top-seeded opponent. Their ability to perform under pressure could be key to advancing further in the championship.