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Florida Gators Duo Lead Calusa Cup After Round 1
Parker Sands and Jack Turner shoot 68 (-4) to tie for individual lead
Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:36am
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The No. 3 ranked Florida men's golf team is tied for the lead after the opening round of the Calusa Cup tournament in Naples, Florida. Parker Sands and Jack Turner both shot 68 (-4) to share the individual lead, helping Florida post a team score of 283 (-5) and tie Eastern Michigan and Louisville for the top spot.
Why it matters
The Calusa Cup is an important regular season finale for many top college golf programs, with teams looking to build momentum heading into the postseason. Florida's strong start positions them well to potentially capture the team title and have their top players contend for the individual championship.
The details
In the opening round played at Calusa Pines Golf Club, Florida's Parker Sands and Jack Turner both carded 68s (-4) to share the individual lead. As a team, the Gators shot 283 (-5) to tie Eastern Michigan and Louisville for the top spot. Round two of the three-day tournament will continue on Monday, followed by the final round on Tuesday.
- The Calusa Cup tournament began on Sunday, April 6, 2026.
- Round two will take place on Monday, April 7, 2026.
- The final round is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
The players
Parker Sands
A Florida Gators golfer playing in the No. 1 spot this tournament.
Jack Turner
A Florida Gators golfer who shot 68 (-4) in the opening round to tie for the individual lead.
Florida Gators
The No. 3 ranked men's golf team competing in the Calusa Cup tournament.
Eastern Michigan
A men's golf team tied with Florida and Louisville for the lead after the opening round.
Louisville
A men's golf team tied with Florida and Eastern Michigan for the lead after the opening round.
What’s next
Round two of the Calusa Cup will continue on Monday, April 7, 2026, followed by the final round on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
The takeaway
Florida's strong start at the Calusa Cup, led by the performances of Parker Sands and Jack Turner, positions the Gators well to potentially capture the team title and have their top players contend for the individual championship in this important regular season finale.
