CARMEL, Ind. – The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) Men’s Golf teams competed in week one of the 2026-27 season.
Around the League:
HCAC Men’s Golf Schedule
Athlete of the Week:
Seth Hickerson (Flemingsburg, Ky.) Transylvania University | Sophomore - Seth Hickerson had a strong opening performance at the Transylvania Invitational on the top-100 course. Hickerson led the charge with a 5-under-par 67, moving nine spots up the individual leaderboard to finish 13th at 3-under for the tournament. Hickerson carded seven birdies during his final round, going out in 33 before coming home in 34.
Notable Performances:
- Carter Wooddell (Sidney, Ohio) Anderson University | Sophomore - Carter Wooddell claimed 10th place in the ONU Kickoff Classic with a round of 75 (+3) on the par-72 layout at Colonial Golfers Club.
- Benjamin Parsons (Brooksville, Ky.) Berea College | Sophomore - Benjamin Parsons shot even par with scores of (72-72) on both days of the Maggie Mountain Invitational to earn 11th place.
- Carson Brubaker (Shelby, Ohio) Bluffton University | Senior - Carson Brubaker kicked off 2026 with a 77 (+5) on Sunday and leading Bluffton was Carson Brubaker, who finished tied for 12th on the individual leaderboard at the Joe Campoli/NFL Kick Off Classic hosted by Ohio Northern at Colonial Golfers Club.
2026-27 Athlete of the Week Reports:
Week 1 (Week ending Sept. 6)