Oregon’s Krafft, Nebraska’s Sautron Named Big Ten Men’s Golfers of the Week
Ducks’ junior and Cornhuskers’ sophomore earn wins in season-opening events
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Oregon Ducks’ junior Aiden Krafft and Nebraska sophomore Rudy Sautron have been named the Big Ten Golfers of the Week, the first recognition of the 2024-25 season which teed off this month.
Golfers of the Week
Aiden Krafft, Oregon
Junior – Albuquerque, N.M. – Cibola High School
- Birdied two of his final four holes to earn his first collegiate title at the Sahalee Players Championship at Washington’s Sahalee Country Club.
- Posted a 4-under 212 (71-70-71) to win the event by one stroke.
- Tied for the tournament lead in Par-5 scoring average (4.33, -8), and ranked second in the field with 12 birdies.
- Is the first Oregon student-athlete to ever win a Big Ten Golfer of the Week honor.
Rudy Sautron, Nebraska
Sophomore – Reunion Island, France – Cameron University
- In the best debut by a Nebraska men’s golfer in history, captured medalist honors with a 5-under 208 (69-70-69) at the Gopher Invitational hosted at Windsong Farm in Independence, Minn.
- Made his first appearance for the Cornhuskers after transferring from NCAA Division II Cameron University in Oklahoma.
- Helped lead Nebraska to a Top-3 finish, their best team result since April 2021.
- Last Nebraska Golfer of the Week: Tanner Owen (4/3/19)
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ROSEMONT, Ill. – Maryland Terrapins junior Nicha Kanpai has been named the Big Ten Golfer of the Week, the first honor of the 2024-25 season which teed off this month.
Golfer of the Week
Nicha Kanpai, Maryland
Junior – Chiang Rai, Thailand – Chiang Rai International School – Major: Nutrition & Food Science
- Earned the second win of her Terrapins career with medalist honors at the Cougar Classic at the Yeaman’s Hall Golf Club in Charleston, S.C.
- Fired a 7-under 206 (70-70-66) to win the event by one stroke, her second win of 2024 (Chevron Collegiate; February).
- Tied her career low with a 5-under 66 in the final round to secure the victory.
- Kanpai was named to the 2024-25 Big Ten Preseason Players to Watch List, and earned Academic All-Big Ten and Second Team All-Big Ten honors last season.
- Last Maryland Golfer of the Week: Patricie Mackova (4/10/24)
2023-24 Big Ten Women’s Golfers of the Week
Sept. 12 – Nicha Kanpai, Maryland