Wilhelm Ryding of South Florida men's golf has been recognized on the PING Southeast All-Region Team for the first time in his career. He also received the American Conference Men's Golf Player of the Year award and was a unanimous All-Conference selection for the second consecutive season. Ryding’s strong performance this season included a ranking of No. 53 in NCAA men’s golf and a leading 70.09 stroke average, second-best in program history. He achieved seven top 10 finishes and led the team with 119 birdies and three eagles. Ryding narrowly missed qualifying for the NCAA Championships, finishing sixth at the Columbus Regional.

By the Numbers
  • 70.09 stroke average, second-best in USF men's golf history.
  • 13 rounds scored in the 60s and 26 rounds at par or better.
  • 3-time American Men's Golf Player of the Week.
  • Ranked No. 53 in NCAA player rankings.
State of Play
  • Ryding led the Bulls with a total of 32 rounds this season.
  • He finished second in two major tournaments: the Gators Invitational and Calusa Cup.
  • USF men's golf has historically performed well, winning 19 conference titles.
What's Next

With his recent accolades, Ryding could strengthen his position for future tournaments and possibly eye professional opportunities, especially with his consistent performance and high rankings. The anticipation grows for how the Bulls perform in subsequent seasons under Coach Steve Bradley.

Bottom Line

Wilhelm Ryding's achievements underscore his potential within the sport and highlight the USF men's golf program's continued legacy of excellence, setting the stage for future success both at the collegiate and professional levels.