, September 5, 2025
News Summary
The St. John’s Red Storm men’s golf team is embarking on a comprehensive schedule featuring 11 tournaments across nine states. The season will launch with four fall events, followed by a rigorous spring lineup including participation in prestigious competitions like the Augusta Haskins Award Invitational. Coach Phil Wildermuth, now in his fourth year, aims to blend experience with new talent, providing players ample opportunities for growth through diverse challenges on the course.
New York City — St. John’s Men’s Golf Unveils an Ambitious 2025-26 Road Map
Hold onto your caps: the St. John’s Red Storm men’s golf team is heading out on the road in a big way next season. Coach Phil Wildermuth pulled back the curtain on the 2025-26 slate on September 5, 2025, and the schedule reads like a coast-to-coast tour — 11 tournaments across nine different states. Expect firm lines on leaderboards, long travel van stories, and some real chances to build momentum.
Fast start in the fall — four events to get the gears turning
The campaign kicks off quickly with four fall stops. The season opener is the Metropolis Intercollegiate in White Plains, N.Y., hosted by Columbia on September 8-9. Late September brings the three-day UConn Invitation at GreatHorse in Hampden, Mass., a place where the Red Storm left a mark last year by finishing third — and one of the team’s players came away with medalist honors.
October moves into Midwest and local turf. On October 20-21 the team heads to Cincinnati for the Xavier Invitational at Maketewah Country Club, an event St. John’s last played in 2023 where they finished a solid fifth. The fall slate wraps up on October 27-28 with the long-standing Wykagyl Invitational in New Rochelle, N.Y., hosted by Iona — always a competitive close to the fall portion of the year.
Spring sprint — seven tournaments, including Augusta and a Masters practice round
When winter fades, the Red Storm pick up the pace with seven spring dates. The first spring stop is a West Coast jump: the Bill Cullum Invitational at The Saticoy Club in Somis, Calif., on February 2-3, 2026, hosted by Cal State-Northbridge. From there it’s back to the Gulf for the Gulf Coast Collegiate in New Orleans on February 21-22.
March keeps the travel tight with back-to-back events in North Carolina: the Babygrande Donald Ross Collegiate on March 9-11, followed the next week by the ECU Intercollegiate on March 16-17. April serves up a major moment: the Red Storm have qualified for the prestigious Augusta Haskins Award Invitational in Augusta, Ga., on April 4-5, 2026, after winning the GolfWeek Invitational last season. That qualification brings an extra perk — all participating teams will have the opportunity to attend a practice round at The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, a rare and priceless experience for college players.
Spring wraps with stops in the northeast: the Rutherford Intercollegiate at the Penn State Blue Course in University Park, Pa., on April 18-19, and then a return to Riverton Pointe Golf Club for the 2026 BIG EAST Men’s Golf Championships from May 2-4. That conference finale is the kind of event where season-long work pays off and postseason paths start to clarify.
Behind the bench and who’s on the bag
Coach Phil Wildermuth enters his fourth season at the helm. During his time so far, he’s guided an individual to qualify for three straight NCAA Regional appearances, a sign of the program’s upward trajectory. The roster for 2025-26 blends experience and youth: four returners from last season’s squad come back to provide stability, and three freshmen arrive to add depth and fresh talent.
What this schedule means
This itinerary sends the Red Storm to a wide mix of venues and setups — public and private clubs, big-name invitational fields, and conference championship conditions. The mix of three-day invitational formats, mid-season tests, and a chance to swing at Augusta make this a season designed to sharpen both individuals and the team. Travel will be a factor, but the layout also creates clear opportunities to build momentum and chase postseason bids.
FAQ
How many tournaments are on the 2025-26 schedule?
The team will play in 11 tournaments throughout the season.
When does the season begin?
The season opens with the Metropolis Intercollegiate in White Plains, N.Y., on September 8-9, 2025.
Are there any big events to watch for?
Yes. The team qualified for the Augusta Haskins Award Invitational on April 4-5, 2026, and participating teams have access to a practice round at Augusta National.
Who is the head coach and what’s his track record?
Head Coach Phil Wildermuth is entering his fourth year and has had a player qualify for three straight NCAA Regionals under his leadership.
What roster changes happened in the offseason?
The squad returns four golfers from last year and adds three freshmen to the roster for 2025-26.
Quick Schedule Table
Dates | Event | Location | Host / Notes |
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Sept 8-9, 2025 | Metropolis Intercollegiate | White Plains, N.Y. | Hosted by Columbia |
Late Sept, 2025 | UConn Invitation (3 days) | GreatHorse, Hampden, Mass. | St. John’s finished 3rd last year; Peicheng Chen was medalist |
Oct 20-21, 2025 | Xavier Invitational | Maketewah Country Club, Cincinnati, Ohio | Last attended in 2023 (5th) |
Oct 27-28, 2025 | Wykagyl Invitational | New Rochelle, N.Y. | Hosted by Iona |
Feb 2-3, 2026 | Bill Cullum Invitational | The Saticoy Club, Somis, Calif. | Hosted by Cal State-Northbridge |
Feb 21-22, 2026 | Gulf Coast Collegiate | New Orleans, La. | Mid-spring invite |
March 9-11, 2026 | Babygrande Donald Ross Collegiate | North Carolina | First of two NC events |
March 16-17, 2026 | ECU Intercollegiate | North Carolina | Back-to-back stretch |
April 4-5, 2026 | Augusta Haskins Award Invitational | Augusta, Ga. | Qualified after winning GolfWeek Invitational; Masters practice round opportunity |
April 18-19, 2026 | Rutherford Intercollegiate | Penn State Blue Course, University Park, Pa. | Spring regional-style test |
May 2-4, 2026 | BIG EAST Men’s Golf Championships | Riverton Pointe Golf Club | Conference championship |
Season outlook in one line: a packed travel calendar, meaningful tests at big venues, and enough upside to make this a year to watch for Red Storm fans and college golf followers who love drama and development. Expect players to grow through travel, tougher fields, and the rare treat of an Augusta tune-up.
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