IJGA Alumnus Filip Jakubcik Finishes T4 at 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship
IJGA alumnus Filip Jakubcik wrapped up his college golf career with impressive play in the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California.
Representing the University of Arizona, Filip got off to a strong start with rounds of 68 and 66, leading going into the weekend. With level par rounds over the weekend, he finished at 10-under par for fourth place. Most importantly for him personally, this lifted him into fourth place in the PGA University Tour, securing his Korn Ferry card.
Filip’s Performance Earns Korn Ferry Tour Card
Filip’s strong start and steady weekend play delivered a career-highlight fourth-place finish. This result moved him to No. 4 in the PGA University Tour standings, earning him status on the Korn Ferry Tour as he begins his professional career.
Arizona Wildcats Reach National Semifinals
Filip’s strong play also helped Arizona make program history. The Wildcats advanced to the NCAA Match Play Championship for the first time in a couple of decades and continued their postseason run all the way to the national semifinals, beating a strong Vanderbilt in the quarterfinals. However, they ran out of steam in the semifinals, losing to UCLA, with Filip the only point earned for his team.
Other IJGA Alumni Excel at NCAA Championship
The NCAA Championship field also featured several other former IJGA student-athletes. Jack Turner led the University of Florida Gators into the quarterfinals, finishing tied for 14th at 6-under par. Fellow alumni Gerardo Gomez and John Daly II also earned spots in the national championship finals, representing Arkansas.
Filip Turns Pro with IJGA Bishops Gate as Home Base
With his collegiate career now complete, Filip has turned professional and has chosen to make the IJGA Bishops Gate campus his base while he builds his career on the Korn Ferry Tour over the remainder of the season.
Highlights in his amateur career included winning the European Amateur, which qualified him to play in The Open at Portrush. Filip leaves the amateur world behind him ranked No. 5 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR).
