Indiana Men's Golf Team Tied for Fifth at Windon Classic
The Hoosiers finished with a 54-hole score of 6-over par at the event in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Golf
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The Indiana men's golf team secured a fifth-place finish at the Windon Memorial Classic. Competing at the Onwentsia Club, the squad concluded the 54-hole tournament with a total score of 846, or 6-over par.
Why it matters
The result marks a continued effort by the team to maintain consistency during their early fall schedule. The tournament performance provided the squad with competitive experience against a challenging field on the 6,716-yard course.
Indiana finished with a total score of 846 across three rounds of 273, 291, and 282. Sophomore Jake Cesare led the team effort by finishing tied for 12th with a 1-under par score of 209.
The players
Indiana men's golf team
This is the collegiate athletic program representing the University of Indiana in Bloomington.
Jake Cesare
He is a sophomore golfer for the Indiana men's team who led his squad at the Windon Memorial Classic.
University of Kansas
This is the collegiate athletic program that won the Windon Memorial Classic tournament.
The details
The Hoosiers navigated the par-70 Onwentsia Club course over three rounds to earn their top-five placement. While Jake Cesare performed as the team's top finisher, senior teammates Nick Piesen and Cole Starnes finished tied for 35th and 43rd, respectively.
Timeline
September 28-29, 2026: Indiana competed at the Windon Memorial Classic.
October 4-5, 2026: Indiana is scheduled to play at the Fighting Irish Classic.
October 5-6, 2026: The team will compete in the Golfweek Invitational.
Season Trajectory
This performance helps define the team's standing as they navigate the busy early fall portion of the NCAA Division I men's golf season. The result serves as a key indicator of competitive readiness ahead of upcoming high-profile invitationals.
The team's fifth-place finish provides positive momentum for the program as it prepares for two consecutive tournament appearances in early October. Individual performances, such as Cesare's 1-under par total, provide key metrics for the team's starting lineup stability.
The takeaway
Maintaining top-five finishes early in the season is critical for building the ranking points necessary for postseason consideration. Players can utilize these tournament experiences to refine their short-game consistency on varied course layouts.
What happens next
The Indiana men's golf team is scheduled to play at the Fighting Irish Classic on October 4-5, 2026, followed by the Golfweek Invitational on October 5-6, 2026.
Further reading
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