The University of Louisville men's golf team, ranked No. 35, is gearing up for the ACC Championship at Shark's Tooth Golf Club in Florida, starting April 23. Securing the No. 10 seed, Louisville will compete against teams like SMU and NC State in the first round. Stroke play begins at 10:12 a.m. EST, with the top eight teams advancing to match play over the weekend. The competition features five top-25 ranked teams, including No. 2 Virginia and No. 11 North Carolina. Louisville aims to leverage its strong season performance, having earned two second-place finishes and seven top-five finishes.

By the Numbers
  • Louisville shot even par with scores of 283-292-289 for a total of 864 this season.
  • Cooper Claycomb is ranked No. 102 nationally with a team-best stroke average of 71.55.
State of Play
  • ACC Championship to run from April 23-27 with a total of 15 teams competing.
  • Match play starts Sunday with quarterfinal and semifinal rounds scheduled for 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Eastern.
What's Next

The team will look to perform strongly in the stroke play rounds, aiming to secure a spot in the top eight for the match play phase. Success in this championship could elevate Louisville's national ranking ahead of future tournaments.

Bottom Line

Louisville's strong season and competitive lineup position them as dark horses in this highly challenging ACC Championship, and a deep run could significantly bolster their momentum for future play.