Tigers Cement Dynasty Status as Auburn Overpowers Bruins 4-1 to Win 2026 NCAA Men's Golf Championship
CARLSBAD, Calif. | Auburn men's golf has officially established itself as the gold standard in collegiate golf.
The top-ranked Tigers captured their second NCAA Men's Golf Championship in three seasons Wednesday, defeating No. 23 UCLA 4-1 in the championship match at Omni La Costa Resort's North Course. The victory further solidifies Auburn's emergence as a national powerhouse and adds another chapter to one of the most successful eras in program history.
Led by head coach Nick Clinard, Auburn never trailed in the title match, methodically pulling away on the back nine before securing the championship in dominant fashion.
"It brings tears to my eyes. I love them so much and I love Auburn and our program. I'm very grateful," Clinard said after the victory. "Our guys just kept doing what they're doing. We played some really good golf this week right from the start in the first round."
The championship marks Auburn's second national title after winning its first NCAA crown in 2024 on the same course. The Tigers' latest triumph further underscores the remarkable consistency and depth that have turned Auburn into one of college golf's elite programs.

