Ball State University Athletics
Johnston Named MAC Men's Golfer of the Week
October 02, 2026 | Men's Golf
CLEVELAND - - For his play at the 2026 Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational, Ball State sophomore golfer Luke Johnston has been named the Mid-American Conference Men's Golfer of the Week.
Johnston turned in a runner-up finish at the Delaware Country Club among the 96-player field, shooting -6 (204) to help the Ball State men's golf team to a second-place team effort. After shooting +1 (71) in Saturday's first round, Johnston tied the lowest round of his collegiate career later in the afternoon with a -6 (64).
Sunday's final round saw him shoot under par once again, as he finished the day at -1 (69). Over the course of the 54-hole event, Johnston led all players with a par 4 average of -7 (3.81). He also ranked second among the field with 14 total birdies, including eight in his second round. This is Johnston's second career MAC Golfer of the Week honor, as he also won the award for winning last season's Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational.
Johnston turned in a runner-up finish at the Delaware Country Club among the 96-player field, shooting -6 (204) to help the Ball State men's golf team to a second-place team effort. After shooting +1 (71) in Saturday's first round, Johnston tied the lowest round of his collegiate career later in the afternoon with a -6 (64).
Sunday's final round saw him shoot under par once again, as he finished the day at -1 (69). Over the course of the 54-hole event, Johnston led all players with a par 4 average of -7 (3.81). He also ranked second among the field with 14 total birdies, including eight in his second round. This is Johnston's second career MAC Golfer of the Week honor, as he also won the award for winning last season's Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational.
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