California men's golf has secured an at-large bid for the 2026 NCAA Columbus Regional, marking their fourth consecutive appearance in this postseason event and the 27th in program history. The Bears, who are seeded eighth among 13 teams, will compete at the Scarlett Course, Ohio State University Golf Club, from May 18-20. The top five teams and the lowest individual not on an advancing team from each regional will qualify for the NCAA Championships in Carlsbad, set for May 23-28.

By the Numbers
  • Cal has made 26 NCAA Regional appearances since 1990.
  • The team is currently ranked 48th nationally and recently placed 12th at the ACC Championship.
State of Play
  • Cal's current postseason streak is tied for the second-longest in program history.
  • Sophomore Ziqin Zhou recently won the individual championship at the ACC, the first Cal golfer to do so since 2019.
What's Next

Tee times, pairings, and additional details regarding the Columbus Regional will be released closer to the event date, allowing the team to finalize preparations for the competition.

Bottom Line

With a solid postseason track record, Cal is poised for a strong showing in the regional, especially with momentum from Zhou's recent individual win. The Bears' performance will be crucial for their advancement to the NCAA Championships.