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Meet Golf's 2026 Rising Stars Under 25
1/5/2026
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Story summary
- The 2026 breakout crop in golf includes ten under-25 players, led by Ben James, an amateur who leads college golf but lacks pro experience.
- Gordon Sargent has talent but faced a slump.
- Jackson Koivun is noted for his putting and may stay in college.
- Wenyi Ding, ranked 168, is a strong DP World Tour contender.
- Blades Brown and Adrien Dumont de Chassart show potential but must overcome inconsistencies.
