The IUP men’s golf team is heading to the 2024 NCAA DII National Championships in Winter Garden, Florida. They secured their spot by finishing fourth at the Atlantic/East Regional. Action begins on May 21 with practice rounds scheduled for May 20 at Orange County National Golf Club. Key players include Guillermo Salazar, Alex Swinnerton, and Shaun Fedor. The top eight teams from the 54-hole stroke play will advance to head-to-head medal play beginning May 25.

By the Numbers
  • IUP is making its 35th overall appearance in the NCAA National Tournament.
  • Top individual performances include Guillermo Salazar’s Tied-6th finish at the Atlantic/East Regionals.
  • Coach Dan Braun has led the team to four PSAC titles and two NCAA Nationals appearances since 2019.
Yes, But

While IUP boasts strong individual players like Swinnerton and Fedor, the team finished 17th overall in last year's NCAA Nationals. This year, they need to improve their consistency across all players to make a bigger impact.

State of Play
  • The tournament will feature 54 holes of stroke play from May 21-25.
  • IUP tees off at 7:30 a.m. on May 21, paired with Grand Valley State and West Florida.
  • Coach Braun’s lineup includes two nationals debutants, Gerue and Vinge.
What's Next

If IUP finishes in the top eight teams after the initial 54 holes, they will qualify for head-to-head medal play. The quarterfinal matchups will be determined based on the team’s final stroke play ranking.

Bottom Line

For IUP to make a significant impact at nationals, they need to leverage their experienced players' strengths and ensure consistent performances across the board, especially from newcomers Gerue and Vinge.