FORT WORTH, Texas (Nov. 20, 2025) – Bryan Kim of Duke, Nate Stevens of Notre Dame and Yixiang Wang of Memphis have been named the finalists for Ben Hogan Award October Golfer of the Month honors.
Kim, a junior from Brookeville, Md., claimed his second victory of the season at the Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate with a three-round score of 205 (-11). He also secured a top-5 finish at The Bryson Invitational, grabbing solo fourth with a second consecutive 11-under 205. Kim posted under-par scores in all six rounds in October, including five in the 60s, while averaging 68.33 strokes and earning 33.0 World Amateur Golf Ranking points.
Stevens, a senior from Northfield, Minn., was victorious by one shot at the Williams Cup, the highest-rated college event during October, after recording a three-round score of 209 (-7). His play was highlighted by a second-round 67 that included his third collegiate hole-in-one. He also tied for 12th place at the Fighting Irish Classic (211, +1). For the month, he carried a 70.00 stroke average and finished with 30.7 WAGR points.
Wang, a junior from Dalian, China, recorded top-5 finishes in all three events during the month. Highlighting the month was a victory at the Steelwood Collegiate (137, -7). In addition, he grabbed a share of second place at the Quail Valley Collegiate Invitational (203, -13) and tied for fourth at the Cullan Brown Collegiate (138, -4). For October, he posted a 68.29 scoring average and totaled 29.9 WAGR points.
The Ben Hogan Award Golfer of the Month will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of foundation members from the Ben Hogan Award and Friends of Golf as well from as the award’s selected partners. In addition, a Fan Vote on social media through Thursday at 11 p.m. (CT) will give the top vote getter on each of the @benhoganaward social media channels (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) a bonus committee vote. The winner will be announced on Thursday.
The Ben Hogan Award presented by Baird annually recognizes the top collegiate golfer considering all college, amateur and professional events played over the 12-month period beginning with the 2025 NCAA Championships and running through the 2026 NCAA Regionals.
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