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Pepperdine Golf Faces Tough Competition at Ben Hogan Invite

9/29/2025

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Summary

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Pepperdine, No. 20, will compete in the Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational in Fort Worth, against 13 top-25 teams.
Mahanth Chirravuri leads Pepperdine, No. 10 in PGA TOUR University rankings.
Brady Siravo is No. 24, making Pepperdine the only non-Power 4 school with two top-25 players.
Six returners from last year's 12th-place NCAA squad, including Carson Kim of Georgia Tech.

History

Historical Context

In 2012, the NCAA revised regulations to enhance competition for non-Power 5 schools in collegiate athletics, allowing institutions like Pepperdine University to gain visibility. This shift enabled golfers such as Mahanth Chirravuri and Brady Siravo to rank in the top 25 of the PGA TOUR University standings, reflecting the increasing competitiveness of non-Power 5 programs in golf.

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Story summary

Pepperdine, No. 20, will compete in the Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational in Fort Worth, against 13 top-25 teams.
Mahanth Chirravuri leads Pepperdine, No. 10 in PGA TOUR University rankings.
Brady Siravo is No. 24, making Pepperdine the only non-Power 4 school with two top-25 players.
Six returners from last year's 12th-place NCAA squad, including Carson Kim of Georgia Tech.

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