Silvis, Illinois — Blue Mountain Christian sophomore Cobey Riddle finished tied for 15th individually at the 2026 NAIA Men’s Golf National Championship on Friday at TPC at Deere Run, the school’s athletics department said.
The NAIA national meet gathers top golfers from member institutions across the country to compete for individual and team honors. Riddle’s top-15 finish places him among the leading competitors at a tournament that tests players on a championship-level course.
Blue Mountain Christian fields a golf program that competes in NAIA events against regional and national opponents. Riddle, a sophomore, provided a strong individual showing that highlights his development and could bolster the program’s profile going forward.
TPC at Deere Run is a championship course in Silvis that has hosted major collegiate and professional events, offering a challenging test for players. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
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