The reigning U.S. Novice runner-up has discovered his new residence.
Noah Kent, the Iowa sophomore who misplaced to Arizona State’s Josele Ballester final August at Hazeltine, introduced on Saturday that he plans to switch to Florida. Kent entered the switch portal earlier this month and may have two years of eligibility remaining when he formally joins the Gators subsequent fall.
NCAA guidelines prohibit Kent, who logged 4 top-13 finishes in as many begins this fall for the No. 76 Hawkeyes, from competing for his new workforce this spring. He can nonetheless play for Iowa this spring.
Kent is at the moment ranked No. 69 within the nationwide collegiate golf rankings and No. 197 within the World Novice Golf Rating. He additionally not too long ago attended the 16-man U.S. Walker Cup observe session.
Kent’s arrival is a lift for Florida, which received the NCAA workforce title two years in the past and is ranked No. 14 within the nation after the autumn. Nonetheless, it additionally creates a crowded roster, particularly contemplating impending roster limitations which can be anticipated to kick in subsequent fall. The SEC has mentioned it can cap its packages’ rosters at eight gamers, that means the Gators, who had seven returners plus three signings previous to Kent’s dedication, may have some powerful choices to make.
