WATERLOO, Ill. – The Illinois State men's golf team will defend its Missouri Valley Conference title starting on Sunday morning, as the Redbirds take on the field at the 2026 MVC Championship, hosted at Annbriar Golf Club in Metro St. Louis.
Event: MVC Championship
When: Sunday, April 26 - Tuesday, April 28
Where: Annbriar Golf Club
Par: 72
Yardage: 6,860
Live Scoring:Â Clippd
Participants
(Clippd National Rankings)
Southern Illinois (110), Illinois State (134), Drake (208), Murray State (214), Belmont (235), Evansville (249), Bradley (258), Valparaiso (268), Northern Iowa (281)
Redbird Lineup (tee times off of the first hole)
Sam Ottwell (9:30 a.m.), Francis Bautista (9:40 a.m.), Pietro Pontiggia (9:50 a.m.), Max Faucquez (10 a.m.), TJ Barger (10:10 a.m.)
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ISU History at the Event
After winning the title last season - ISU's seventh - the Redbirds have won two more Championships than any of the other schools in the field. ISU's 281 in 2007 is tied for the fourth-lowest in MVC history for a par-70 course, while the team's 276 in 2023 is the lowest round ever recorded at a Championship. In 2023 ISU's 836 is the second-lowest tournament score in conference history, while Felix van Dijk's 65 in 2023 is tied for the second-lowest individual round in tournament history.
About the Course
For over 30 years, Annbriar Golf Course in Waterloo, Illinois has welcomed golfers to a hidden gem located in a small town just outside of St. Louis. Opened in 1993, Annbriar has become known as the hometown destination for golf the whole family can enjoy. Each year, new and returning golfers alike are tested by our challenging and scenic 18 holes of golf. Leagues, tournaments, and golf outings at Annbriar are great ways to get together on the golf course. Annbriar also welcomes golfers and all other patrons to our Smokehouse Restaurant, which is open daily. Our Smokehouse Restaurant is the perfect place to host tournament dinners, family parties, meetings, and other events. Be sure to take a look at what options are available to your group this year. Memberships are available for those interested in enjoying Annbriar to the fullest.
