15 Golfers Named to 2026 Haskins Award Watch List

The Haskins Award, presented by Stifel, honors the men's college golf Player of the Year as selected by players, coaches, and media. The Postseason Watch List features 15 golfers including top-ranked Jackson Koivun (Auburn) and Preston Stout (Oklahoma State), both with multiple tournament wins this season. Other notable players include Christiaan Maas (Texas), William Sides (SMU), and Harry Takis (San Diego State). Each watch list is unique and independent of previous selections. fish-roadgame.com

Among the freshmen, Kihei Akina (BYU) stands out with two wins and nine top-10 finishes. Seniors Frankie Harris (South Carolina) and Ben James (Virginia) have also shown strong performances with multiple wins and consistent top finishes. The winner will be determined by votes from college golfers, coaches, and media members.