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Evans Finishes No. 20 in PGA TOUR University Ranking
6/3/2026 2:41:00 PM | Men's Golf
Evans Earns PGA TOUR Americas Membership Through PGA TOUR University
CARLSBAD, Calif. – Duke men's golf senior Ethan Evans finished No. 20 in the final PGA TOUR University Ranking, earning membership on PGA TOUR Americas for the remainder of the 2026 season, as announced by the PGA TOUR following the conclusion of stroke play at the NCAA Championship.
By finishing among the top 25 players in the rankings, Evans also secured an exemption into Second Stage of PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry. Players ranked Nos. 11-25 receive PGA TOUR Americas membership for the remainder of the 2026 season, beginning with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Wichita Open presented by Syndeo on June 25-28.
A native of Mercer Island, Washington, Evans capped a standout senior campaign by tying for 10th place at the NCAA Championship with a 7-under-par 281. The finish marked the best individual performance by a Blue Devil at the NCAA Championship since Ryan Blaum tied for 10th in 2006.
Evans also rewrote Duke's NCAA Championship record book, posting a 72-hole score of 7-under-par 281 to eclipse the program's previous record in relation to par by three strokes. He was one of only five golfers in the NCAA Championship field to card under-par rounds in all four rounds of competition.
Throughout his senior season, Evans recorded five top-10 finishes, including three top-five showings and one tournament victory. He tied for first place at the ACC Championship with an 8-under-par 208, matching the third-lowest 54-hole score in Duke ACC Championship history and producing the program's best individual finish at the conference championship since 2005. His second-round 6-under-par 66 was Duke's lowest round at the ACC Championship since 2019 and made him just the seventh Blue Devil to shoot 6-under or better at the event.
Evans also delivered one of the strongest performances of his collegiate career at The Bryson Invitational. After opening with a 69 in the second round, he closed the tournament with a career-matching 7-under-par 65 to finish tied for second place at 12-under-par 204.
During postseason play, Evans continued his stellar form with a final-round 3-under-par 69 at the NCAA Marana Regional, helping lead Duke to the NCAA Championship while finishing tied for 22nd individually at 4-under-par 212.
Over four seasons with the Blue Devils, Evans established himself among the most accomplished golfers in program history. He concluded his career ranked eighth in Duke history with a 72.18 stroke average, second with 36 rounds in the 60s, third with 59 under-par rounds, second with 75 rounds of par or better, and tied for fifth with 10 career top-five finishes.
His senior season also ranks among the best in school history. Evans' 71.00 stroke average stands fifth on Duke's single-season chart, while his 26 rounds of par or better rank third, his 21 under-par rounds rank third and his 13 rounds in the 60s are tied for fourth.
Evans arrived at Duke as the top-ranked junior golfer in the state of Washington according to Junior Golf Scoreboard and leaves Durham as one of the premier players in program history.
About PGA TOUR University
Introduced in 2020, PGA TOUR University identifies the best players in collegiate golf and provides membership opportunities on PGA TOUR-affiliated tours. PGA TOUR University alumni have won more than 50 professional events, and 24 alumni earned PGA TOUR membership for the 2026 season. Â
In partnership with the World Amateur Golf Ranking® (WAGR®), PGA TOUR University ranks players based on the last two years of their collegiate careers. Eligible Tournaments include NCAA Division I men's team competitions, official PGA TOUR tournaments and select DP World Tour events. The Ranking Period for the Class of 2026 began Week 23/2024 and concludes June 1, 2026, following the final round of stroke play at the NCAA D-I Men's National Championship.
Upon the conclusion of the collegiate golf season, the No. 1 player in the final PGA TOUR University Ranking earns PGA TOUR membership. Players Nos. 2-10 earn Korn Ferry Tour membership, and players finishing 11th through 25th earn exempt membership on PGA TOUR Americas. Additionally, a junior or senior who wins the Division-II Jack Nicklaus Award (National Player of the Year) will earn exempt membership on PGA TOUR Americas upon the conclusion of his collegiate career.
For more information on Duke men's golf, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching @DukeMGOLF.
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By finishing among the top 25 players in the rankings, Evans also secured an exemption into Second Stage of PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry. Players ranked Nos. 11-25 receive PGA TOUR Americas membership for the remainder of the 2026 season, beginning with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Wichita Open presented by Syndeo on June 25-28.
A native of Mercer Island, Washington, Evans capped a standout senior campaign by tying for 10th place at the NCAA Championship with a 7-under-par 281. The finish marked the best individual performance by a Blue Devil at the NCAA Championship since Ryan Blaum tied for 10th in 2006.
Evans also rewrote Duke's NCAA Championship record book, posting a 72-hole score of 7-under-par 281 to eclipse the program's previous record in relation to par by three strokes. He was one of only five golfers in the NCAA Championship field to card under-par rounds in all four rounds of competition.
Throughout his senior season, Evans recorded five top-10 finishes, including three top-five showings and one tournament victory. He tied for first place at the ACC Championship with an 8-under-par 208, matching the third-lowest 54-hole score in Duke ACC Championship history and producing the program's best individual finish at the conference championship since 2005. His second-round 6-under-par 66 was Duke's lowest round at the ACC Championship since 2019 and made him just the seventh Blue Devil to shoot 6-under or better at the event.
Evans also delivered one of the strongest performances of his collegiate career at The Bryson Invitational. After opening with a 69 in the second round, he closed the tournament with a career-matching 7-under-par 65 to finish tied for second place at 12-under-par 204.
During postseason play, Evans continued his stellar form with a final-round 3-under-par 69 at the NCAA Marana Regional, helping lead Duke to the NCAA Championship while finishing tied for 22nd individually at 4-under-par 212.
Over four seasons with the Blue Devils, Evans established himself among the most accomplished golfers in program history. He concluded his career ranked eighth in Duke history with a 72.18 stroke average, second with 36 rounds in the 60s, third with 59 under-par rounds, second with 75 rounds of par or better, and tied for fifth with 10 career top-five finishes.
His senior season also ranks among the best in school history. Evans' 71.00 stroke average stands fifth on Duke's single-season chart, while his 26 rounds of par or better rank third, his 21 under-par rounds rank third and his 13 rounds in the 60s are tied for fourth.
Evans arrived at Duke as the top-ranked junior golfer in the state of Washington according to Junior Golf Scoreboard and leaves Durham as one of the premier players in program history.
About PGA TOUR University
Introduced in 2020, PGA TOUR University identifies the best players in collegiate golf and provides membership opportunities on PGA TOUR-affiliated tours. PGA TOUR University alumni have won more than 50 professional events, and 24 alumni earned PGA TOUR membership for the 2026 season. Â
In partnership with the World Amateur Golf Ranking® (WAGR®), PGA TOUR University ranks players based on the last two years of their collegiate careers. Eligible Tournaments include NCAA Division I men's team competitions, official PGA TOUR tournaments and select DP World Tour events. The Ranking Period for the Class of 2026 began Week 23/2024 and concludes June 1, 2026, following the final round of stroke play at the NCAA D-I Men's National Championship.
Upon the conclusion of the collegiate golf season, the No. 1 player in the final PGA TOUR University Ranking earns PGA TOUR membership. Players Nos. 2-10 earn Korn Ferry Tour membership, and players finishing 11th through 25th earn exempt membership on PGA TOUR Americas. Additionally, a junior or senior who wins the Division-II Jack Nicklaus Award (National Player of the Year) will earn exempt membership on PGA TOUR Americas upon the conclusion of his collegiate career.
For more information on Duke men's golf, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching @DukeMGOLF.
#GoDuke
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