Golfers engage in training at one of Florida's beautiful golf courses.
Noah Kent, the 2024 U.S. Amateur runner-up, has announced his transfer to the University of Florida, joining the Gators golf team after a standout season at Iowa. Despite NCAA regulations preventing him from competing until the 2025-26 season, Kent continues to build on his impressive amateur career, including a guaranteed tee time at Augusta National. With training alongside other top young talents, Kent’s future in golf looks bright as he prepares for his next chapter.
Golf enthusiasts have something to cheer about! The talented Noah Kent, who impressively took home the title of the 2024 U.S. Amateur runner-up, has announced his transfer to the prestigious University of Florida. This marks a major move for the young athlete as he looks to elevate his college golf career and be part of the powerful Gators team.
Originally hailing from Naples, Kent has been a standout sophomore at Iowa. He made waves in the college golf scene by entering the transfer portal in early December 2024, and it didn’t take long for him to find his next big opportunity. Kent will join head coach J.C. Deacon and the Gators, who recently clinched the title of 2023 national champions. It’s a thrilling prospect for Kent, who will soon be training alongside some of the best in college golf.
Unfortunately, due to NCAA regulations, Kent will not be eligible to compete for the Gators until the 2025-26 season. In the meantime, he will finish up his sophomore year at Iowa, where he has consistently placed in the top 13 in all four tournaments this season. His best performance, a solid tie for 5th at the Fighting Irish Classic, showcases the talented golfer on the rise.
Golf fans are in for a treat as Kent is set to have a guaranteed tee time at Augusta National Golf Club this spring! The chance to compete among golfing legends is nothing short of a dream come true for any young player. Kent’s impressive resume continues to grow, having also achieved exemptions into the 2025 U.S. Open and Masters tournaments. Last year, he finished second at the prestigious Porter Cup, further cementing his status as a player to watch.
Noah Kent will effectively become the fourth member of Florida’s 2025 signing class, ranked second nationally. He will soon train alongside upcoming stars like Parker Bell, Mathew Kress, and Jack Turner, quickly creating a budding camaraderie that could take the college golf world by storm.
At just 19 years old, Kent has already made waves in the golfing world, standing tall at 6 feet 4 inches. In a surprising twist, he initially aspired to play ice hockey! However, a chance encounter with golfing superstar Rory McIlroy at age 13 inspired him to pick up a club instead. With Claude Harmon III as his swing coach, Kent has embarked on a remarkable journey to becoming a top amateur golfer.
Before his recent success, Kent was ranked 560th among amateurs. His achievements include shooting a career-low round of 63, which stands as the second-lowest 18-hole score in Iowa’s history. Aside from his golfing achievements, Kent has a heartwarming story with family ties; his father, David Kent, competed in the 1990 U.S. Junior Amateur, and his stepfather, Dana Fry, played a role in designing the famed Erin Hills golf course. Plus, who can forget his fun chipping contest with PGA Tour winner Rocco Mediate when he was just nine years old?
Even in his personal life, Kent has a supportive girlfriend, Livi Shafer, who is part of Iowa’s dance team. As he prepares for this exciting new chapter at Florida, golf enthusiasts are abuzz with anticipation for what’s next in Kent’s journey.
Stay tuned, because Noah Kent’s story is only just beginning, and it’s sure to be a thrilling ride for both him and his fans!
Noah Kent Transfers to Florida Gators Ahead of 2025-26 Season
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