OU, OSU Golfers Named Ben Hogan Award Semifinalists

Ryder Cowan, Ethan Fang, and Preston Stout among 10 standouts recognized

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:31pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented college golf tournament, with overlapping planes of green fairways, sand traps, and players swinging their clubs, conveying the competitive energy and skill of the semifinalists.Three Oklahoma golfers earn prestigious Ben Hogan Award semifinalist recognition, highlighting the state's strong collegiate golf programs.Fort Worth Today

Three Oklahoma golfers - Ryder Cowan of the University of Oklahoma and Ethan Fang and Preston Stout of Oklahoma State University - were named semifinalists for the prestigious 2026 Ben Hogan Award, which honors the top men's college golfer in the country.

Why it matters

The Ben Hogan Award is one of the most prestigious individual honors in college golf, recognizing excellence in competition, academics, and character. Having three semifinalists from Oklahoma schools highlights the strength of the state's collegiate golf programs and the caliber of talent produced.

The details

The 10 semifinalists were announced by the Ben Hogan Award selection committee. Cowan, Fang, and Stout were selected alongside standout golfers from schools across the country based on their performances over the past 12 months.

  • The semifinalists were announced on April 17, 2026.

The players

Ryder Cowan

A golfer at the University of Oklahoma.

Ethan Fang

A golfer at Oklahoma State University.

Preston Stout

A golfer at Oklahoma State University.

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What’s next

The Ben Hogan Award finalists will be announced on May 1, 2026, and the winner will be honored at a ceremony on May 22, 2026.

The takeaway

The selection of three Oklahoma golfers as Ben Hogan Award semifinalists showcases the exceptional talent and depth of the state's collegiate golf programs, which continue to produce some of the top players in the country.