MIAC RELEASE

ARDEN HILLS, MINN.—Bethel University junior Carson Hannestad was named October 6 MAIC Men's Golf Athlete of the Week. This is the fourth-straight week a Royal has been named MIAC Player of the Week after Zeke Roberts on September 29, Sander Ohe on September 22, and Sander Ohe/Tyler Hoppe on September 15.

October 6 MIAC Men's Golf Athlete of the Week
Carson Hannestad (Bethel)

Carson Hannestad represented the Royals "B" Team with a first-place score of 208 (72-66-70, -9) at the Twin Cities Classic, hosted by Gustavus, on October 3-5 at The Elk River Golf Club, Le Sueur Country Club, and Minnesota Valley Country Club. Hannestad's 208 is a Bethel school record, and one stroke shy of the MIAC record of 207 achieved on two occasions. His single-round score of 66 in round two is two strokes shy of a Bethel record.

Hannestad has a 73.3 average over 10 rounds in 2026-27.

The Royals will compete at the 2026 MIAC Men's Golf Championship on Saturday, October 10 - Monday, October 12 at the Edinburgh USA Golf Course in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.