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2024 Pac-12 Men's Golf Championships Heading to Carefree's Desert Forest

by thesundevils.com
May 31, 2023

Since joining the Pac-12 in 1978-79, no program has won more men's golf league titles than Arizona State. Sun Devil Men's Golf will host the 2024 Pac-12 Men's Golf Championship at Desert Forest Golf Club April 26-28, the program has announced.

"We have a once-every-twelve-years opportunity to host the Pac-12 Championships," notes Sun Devil men's golf coach Matt Thurmond. "It's a very special event with a rich history and we think Desert Forest is the perfect place. It has an amazing natural desert feel and it is known to be very challenging. The relationship between Sun Devil Golf and Desert Forest goes back decades and it has always been a deep part of our program culture and experience. We can't wait to host the Pac-12 at Desert Forest in April 2024 and are sure that the other teams will enjoy it."

Sun Devil Athletics are no strangers to providing the finest experience for collegiate golfers. From 2021-23, Arizona State hosted six combined NCAA Championships for men's and women's golf. The events brought in nearly 500 different student-athletes and more than 80 colleges and universities over the three years, all in competition the for the highest honor in collegiate golf.

"On behalf of the membership of Desert Forest, we are truly excited to welcome all of the Pac-12 schools to our club in April, 2024 for the Pac-12 Men's Golf Championship," says Jeff Fog, President of Board of Directors at Desert Forest Golf Club. "Our mission is to provide excellence in golf. Having the opportunity to showcase some of the best collegiate players in the world aligns perfectly with our mission. With Arizona State University as the host school and partner, I am certain the 2024 Pac-12 Championship experience for all involved will be second to none."

The three-day, 6-count-5, 72-hole stroke play competition enters its 64th championship in 2024. In the 63 prior stagings of the Pac-12 Championships, the host has won 18 times, including Stanford in 2023 and Washington in 2022 at Aldarra Golf Club in Sammamish, Wash.

MOST PAC-10/12 TEAM TITLES SINCE 1979
(ASU and Arizona joined the Pac-10 in the 1978-79 athletic season)
ARIZONA STATE (12): 2008, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1993, 1990, 1989, 1981, 1979
USC (8): 2018, 2011, 2007, 2002, 2001, 1986, 1984, 1980
STANFORD (7): 2023, 2019, 2016, 2015, 2014, 1994, 1992
WASHINGTON (5): 2022, 2010, 2009, 2005, 1988
UCLA (5): 2006, 2003, 1985, 1983, 1982
ARIZONA (4): 2021, 2004, 1991, 1987
CALIFORNIA (2): 2013, 2012
OREGON (1): 2017

MOST PAC-10/12 INDIVIDUAL TITLES SINCE 1979
(ASU and Arizona joined the Pac-10 in the 1978-79 athletic season)
ARIZONA STATE (11): 2016, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1990, 1981 (t), 1980 (t), 1979 (T)
STANFORD (10): 2023, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2002, 1996, 1992, 1989, 1986, 1980 (t)
ARIZONA (9): 2021, 2008, 2004, 2001, 1994, 1993, 1991, 1987, 1984 (t)
USC (6): 2018, 2011, 2007, 1984 (t), 1983 (t), 1980 (t)
UCLA (5): 2006, 2003, 1985, 1983 (t), 1982
WASHINGTON (4): 2022, 2009, 2005, 1988
CALIFORNIA (4): 2019, 2013, 2010, 1995
OREGON (1): 2017

SUN DEVILS AS PAC-12 MEN'S GOLF INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS
Jon Rahm, 272 (2016)
Paul Casey, 265 (2000)
Paul Casey,  265 (1999)
Paul Casey,  283 (1998)
Scott Johnson, 283 (1997)
Phil Mickelson, 278 (1990)
Dan Forsman/Tony Grimes, 283 (1981 co-medalists)
Jim Bertoncino, 280 (1980 three tied for title)
Scott Watkins/Dan Croonquist, 277 (1979 co-medalists)

PAC-12 INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS (1979-PRESENT)
2023: Michael Thorbjornsen, STAN 265
2022: Noah Woolsey, WASH 276
2021: Brad Reeves, ARIZ 272 (won playoff)
2019: Collin Morikawa, CAL 272
2018: Justin Suh, USC 268
2017: Wyndham Clark, ORE 206 (three rounds due to weather)
2016: Jon Rahm, ASU 272
2015: Maverick McNealy, STAN 262
2014: Patrick Rodgers, STAN 281
2013: Max Homa, CAL 271
2012: Andrew Yun, STAN 275
2011: Martin Trainer, USC 275
2010: Eric Mina, CAL 268
2009: Darren Wallace, WASH 277
2008: Creighton Honeck, ARIZ 281
2007: Jamie Lovemark, USC 269
2006: Daniel Im, UCLA 277
2005: Erik Olson, WASH 276
2004: Henry Liaw, ARIZ 279
2003: John Merrick, UCLA 276
2002: Jim Seki, STAN 284
2001: Ricky Barnes, ARIZ 268
2000: Paul Casey, ASU 265
1999: Paul Casey, ASU 265
1998: Paul Casey, ASU 283
1997: Scott Johnson, ASU 278
1996: Tiger Woods, STAN 270
1995: Charlie Wi, CAL 279
1994: Jason Gore, ARIZ 287
1993: Jason Gore, ARIZ 284
1992: Christian Cevaer, STAN 276
1991: Manny Zerman, ARIZ 278
1990: Phil Mickelson, ASU 278
1989: Christian Cevaer, STAN 203
1988: O.D. Vincent, WASH 214
1987: Larry Silveira, ARIZ 289
1986: Don Walsworth, STAN 296
1985: Duffy Waldorf, UCLA 279
1984: Paul Nolen, ARIZ/Mike Blewett, USC 276
1983: Steve Pate, UCLA/Sam Randolph, USC 290
1982: Corey Pavin, UCLA 273
1981: Dan Forsman, ASU/Tony Grimes, ASU 283
1980: Jim Bertoncino, ASU/Jack Skilling, STAN/Craig Steinberg, USC 280
1979: Scott Watkins, ASU/Dan Croonquist, ASU 277

SUN TOP-5 FINISHES PAC-12 CHAMPIONSHIPS (2000-23)
1. Jon Rahm, 2016, 70-66-68-68=272 (-12)
1. Paul Casey, 2000, 66-65-67-67=265 (-23)
2. Jesper Kennegard, 2010, 63-66-67-73=269 (-15)
2. Niklas Lemke, 2007, 69-70-69-68=275 (-13)
2. Niklas Lemke, 2006, 278 (-6)
T2. Alejandro Canizares, 2004, 71-72-66-74=283 (-5)
T2. Chez Reavie, 2004, 69-70-70-74=283 (-5)
T2. Brady Stockton, 2003, 73-70-74-69=286 (-2)
T3. James Byrne, 2008, 71-72-67-73=283 (-1)
3. Pat Moore, 2005, 67-67-69-76=279 (-5)
3. Matt Jones, 2001, 70-65-69-69=273 (-11)
4. Josele Ballester, 2022, 68-70-72-72=282 (-2)
T4. Ryggs Johnston 2021, 67-66-71-72=276 (-12)
T4. Chun An Yu, 2021, 69-69-69-69=276 (-12)
T4. Alejandro Canizares, 2006, 282 (-2)
T4. Alejando Canizares, 2003, 72-71-76-69=288 (E)
5. Broc Johnson, 2015, 69-72-65-73=279 (-1) 
T5. Jonas Runnquist, 2000, 66-69-71-73=279 (-9)

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