Georgia Tech's golf team, ranked 21st, secured a tie for sixth place after two rounds at the 2026 ACC Championship, scoring a total of 577 (+1). Senior Hiroshi Tai led the team with a solid 2-under-par 70, elevating him to a tie for 17th individually. The competition is fierce with 15 teams aiming for the top eight spots to advance to match play, notably led by 18th-ranked Stanford, who posted the lowest round at 10-under-par. Georgia Tech has a strong historical performance in Florida events, having secured multiple championships in the past.

By the Numbers
  • Georgia Tech's two-round score: 577 (+1)
  • Hiroshi Tai's score: 70 (2-under-par), tied for 17th with an overall score of 143 (-1)
State of Play
  • No. 2 Virginia made a notable jump to second place after scoring 275 (-9) on Friday.
  • The final round of stroke play is set to begin at 8 a.m. CT on Saturday, with Georgia Tech teeing off at 8:22 a.m. CT.
What's Next

As the final stroke play round approaches, Georgia Tech aims to maintain or improve its position to secure a spot in the match play bracket, which will take place on Sunday. The upcoming performance will be crucial to determining their chances for the ACC title.

Bottom Line

Georgia Tech must harness its historical success in the ACC Championship and leverage strong individual performances in the final round to advance in the tournament. Their ability to perform under pressure will be key in competing against top-ranked teams.