SAINT LEO, Fla. – The 14th-ranked Saint Leo men's golf team placed fifth at the 2026 NCAA South/Southeast Regional Preview, host by Saint Leo at Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club on Tuesday afternoon.

As a team, the Lions posted an overall score of 846 (-18) while they concluded the two-day event with a +4 in the final round.

Freshman Hunter Kinnear led the Green & Gold lineup he placed tied for third with an impressive 206 (-10) as his final day featured a trio of birdies in the final 18 holes. Sophomore Benjamin Morland finished in seventh with a 208 (-8).
Freshman Jack Mast finished in a share of 52nd with a 220 (+4) followed by senior Nicklas Illi and freshman Brett Shaw, who tied for 59th with a 222 (+6).

Freshman Paul Liang rounded out the Saint Leo lineup as he finished in a share of 70th as he carded a 227 (+11).

The Green & Gold had four golfers compete as individuals. Freshman Turner Hersey tied for 16th with a 210 (-6) followed by junior Micke Laurelli, who fired a 214 (-2). Sophomore Grant Sallengs tied for 67th with a 226 (+10). Junior Marshall Bath tied for 70th with a 227 (+11).

Saint Leo will return to the links on October 12 as it hosts the first day of the Copperhead Championship at Innisbrook Resort.