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Illinois Coach Urges Senior Golfer to Rebuild Confidence

5/11/2025

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Illinois head coach Mike Small is worried about senior golfer Jackson Buchanan, who is feeling the weight of expectations in his last collegiate season. After a tough Big Ten Championship, Buchanan is determined to refocus and rebuild his confidence as he heads into the NCAA regional at Atkins Golf Club, where he hopes his knowledge of the course will give him an edge.

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Illinois head coach Mike Small is worried about senior golfer Jackson Buchanan, who is feeling the weight of expectations in his last collegiate season. After a tough Big Ten Championship, Buchanan is determined to refocus and rebuild his confidence as he heads into the NCAA regional at Atkins Golf Club, where he hopes his knowledge of the course will give him an edge.