FINAL RESULTS

BROOKLYN PARK, MINN.—Back-to-back MIAC Champions.

The Bethel University Royals captured the 2026 MIAC Men's Golf Championship with a three-round score of 883 (302, 290, 291, +19) at the Edinburgh USA Golf Course in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota on Saturday, October 10 - Monday, October 12. They finished with a 16-stroke cushion ahead of second-place Saint John's, who notched an 899 (313, 291, 295, +35).

The Royals now have four MIAC Men's Golf Titles; also winning championships in 2025-26, 2023-24, and 2014-15.

Sam Higaki (Carleton) won the 2026 MIAC Men's Golf Individual Championship with a 213 (70, 72, 71, -3).

Leading the Royals was freshman Sander Ohe, who was one stroke behind Higaki with a second-place score of 214 (71, 70, 73, -3). Fellow freshman Tyler Hoppe finished tied for fifth place with a 221 (78, 71, 72, +5). Zeke Roberts rounded out the trio of Royals to crack the tournament's top 10 with a 224 (72, 79, 73, +8), which put him in 10th place. 

Jesse Balc took 14th place with a 228 (85, 70, 73, +12) while Carson Hannestad's 238 (81, 81, 76, +22) was good enough for 34th place. 

Bethel will conclude their 2026 fall schedule at the Golfweek Fall Invitational, held at The Raven at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida on Saturday, October 17 - Tuesday, October 20.

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