KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (April 5, 2026) – Howard University men's golf heads down to North Carolina for the Irish Creek Collegiate, hosted by Appalachian State University. The two-day tournament (April 6-7) will take place at The Club at Irish Creek (par-71, 7,009 yards).
 
HISTORY
 
Last year, 16 teams competed in the Irish Creek Collegiate, a 54-hole tournament, where Howard tied for 12^th place. Marquette won the tournament while Old Dominion took second place.
 
This would be Howard's second year participating in the tournament.
 
TOURNAMENT PREVIEW
 
The Club at Irish Creek is a private course in Kannapolis, N.C. This course features 7,099 yards, par-71 with a 74.3 rating and 137 slope.
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
On March 26-28, HU competed in The Goodwin, hosted by the Stanford Cardinals, ending the tournament 28-over par (868).
 
Junior Francisco Perez shot 8-over par (218) while sophomore Michael Perusse (Pearland, Texas) finished 9-over par (219).
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
Following this tournament, the Bison will be competing the NEC Championships (April 24-26) in Elliott City, Md.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.