UCF men’s golf returns to competition Monday at the Bearcat Invitational in Cincinnati after tying for fourth in its 2026-27 season opener. The tournament begins at 9 a.m. at Coldstream Country Club, where UCF will play 36 holes across the opening two rounds Monday before an 18-hole final round Tuesday, September 15.
The Bearcat Invitational is UCF’s fourth consecutive appearance at the event. Coldstream Country Club is a par-71 course measuring 7,279 yards, and the tournament field includes 17 teams.
UCF lineup for the Bearcat Invitational
UCF’s lineup consists entirely of coaches’ picks. Camden Goldknopf, Hans Risvaer, Brodie Cunningham, Jakub Hejlek, Ilan Dufrenoy and Zilin Gao will compete for UCF in Cincinnati.
- Camden Goldknopf
- Hans Risvaer
- Brodie Cunningham
- Jakub Hejlek
- Ilan Dufrenoy
- Zilin Gao
Goldknopf finished fifth individually at the Island Resort Intercollegiate at 10-under-par 206 after shooting three rounds under par. The finish was the best of his collegiate career. Cunningham made his UCF debut at the season opener, while Hejlek shot 2-under-par in the second round.
Bearcat Invitational field and schedule
UCF is scheduled to face Arkansas-Little Rock, Augusta, Cincinnati, Furman, Iowa State, Kentucky, Liberty, Louisville, Maryland, Memphis, Minnesota, Nebraska, Sam Houston, Tennessee-Chattanooga, TCU and Xavier. The opening two rounds are scheduled for Monday, September 14, followed by the final round Tuesday, September 15.
UCF tied for fourth at 12-under-par in the Island Resort Intercollegiate. UCF is a member of the Big 12 Conference.
World Golf Amateur Rankings
The source lists Zilin Gao at No. 730, Hans Risvaer at No. 905, Jakub Hejlek at No. 1,760, Ilan Dufrenoy at No. 1,893, Henry Dao at No. 2,012, Brodie Cunningham at No. 2,350, Edouard Philippe at No. 2,640 and Camden Goldknopf at No. 3,013. Joshua Stephens is listed as not available.
Source: Original report