Mahanth Chirravuri Selected As Semifinalist for Ben Hogan Award
4/17/2026 11:05:00 AM | Men's Golf
FORT WORTH, Texas - As announced yesterday, Mahanth Chirravuri has been named as one of 10 finalists for the Ben Hogan Award, presented by Baird.
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The senior has been sensational during the 2025-26 campaign, most recently tying for 18th overall at the Western Intercollegiate, the 24th time in 35 career tournaments as a Wave he's placed inside the top 20.
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Earlier this spring, he set a program record 11-under 61 at the Amer Ari Invitational. The 61 marks the second time in program history in which a Wave shot 61 in a round, while the 11-under par is the lowest single round score to par in program history.
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Chirravuri is also in the running for the 2026 Fred Haskins Award, as announced on March 9, which is annually given to the top male U.S. collegiate D1 golfer as voted on by players, coaches, members of the college golf media, and past Haskins Award winners.
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This year's three finalists for the Ben Hogan Award will be named on Tuesday, May 12. The trio will attend a black-tie dinner on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25), at the TCU Legends Club in Fort Worth, Texas, where the winner will be crowned.
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The Ben Hogan Award annually awards the top men's NCAA Division I, II or III, NAIA or NJCAA college golfers based on all collegiate, amateur and professional events over the previous 12 months. The joint announcement was made by Fort Worth Colonial Charities (FWCC), Friends of Golf and the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).
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Past Ben Hogan Award recipients are Ludvig Aberg ('22, '23), Ricky Barnes ('03), Patrick Cantlay ('12), Luke Clanton ('25), Matt Every ('06), Rickie Fowler ('08), Doug Ghim ('18), Bill Haas ('04), Viktor Hovland ('19), Chris Kirk ('07), Jackson Koivun ('24), Hunter Mahan ('03), Maverick McNealy ('17), Ryan Moore ('05), John Pak ('21), Jon Rahm ('15, '16), Patrick Rodgers ('14), Kyle Stanley ('09), Nick Taylor ('10), Sahith Theegala ('20), D.J. Trahan ('02), Peter Uihlein ('11) and Chris Williams ('13).
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For more information on the Ben Hogan Award presented by Baird, visit TheBenHoganAward.org and follow @BenHoganAward on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For additional information on Baird, visit rwbaird.com and follow @rwbaird on Instagram and Twitter and Baird on Facebook.
2026 Ben Hogan Award presented by Baird Semifinalists
Mahanth Chirravuri, Pepperdine, Sr., Chandler, Ariz.
Ryder Cowan, Oklahoma, Jr., Edmond, Okla.
Ethan Fang, Oklahoma State, Jr., Plano, Texas
Filip Jakubcik, Arizona, Sr., Holesov, Czech Republic
Ben James, Virginia, Sr., Milford, Conn.
Jackson Koivun, Auburn, Jr., Chapel Hill, N.C.
Christiaan Maas, Texas, Sr., Pretoria, South Africa
Preston Stout, Oklahoma State, Jr., Richardson, Texas
Harry Takis, San Diego State, So., Brisbane, Australia
Tyler Weaver, Florida State, Jr., Newmarket, England
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Pepperdine has its sights set on the WCC Championships, which take place from May 1-3 at Green Valley Country Club in Fairfield, California.
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Information from the Ben Hogan Award official press release was used in this story.
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ABOUT PEPPERDINE MEN'S GOLF
Pepperdine men's golf has ranked among the elite collegiate golf programs in the nation, having won the NCAA Championship in 1997 and 2021. The program has won 23 WCC championships while reaching 28 NCAA Regionals and 14 NCAA Championships. With 30 All-American selections, the Waves currently have four active members of the PGA TOUR in 2026.
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The senior has been sensational during the 2025-26 campaign, most recently tying for 18th overall at the Western Intercollegiate, the 24th time in 35 career tournaments as a Wave he's placed inside the top 20.
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Earlier this spring, he set a program record 11-under 61 at the Amer Ari Invitational. The 61 marks the second time in program history in which a Wave shot 61 in a round, while the 11-under par is the lowest single round score to par in program history.
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Chirravuri is also in the running for the 2026 Fred Haskins Award, as announced on March 9, which is annually given to the top male U.S. collegiate D1 golfer as voted on by players, coaches, members of the college golf media, and past Haskins Award winners.
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This year's three finalists for the Ben Hogan Award will be named on Tuesday, May 12. The trio will attend a black-tie dinner on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25), at the TCU Legends Club in Fort Worth, Texas, where the winner will be crowned.
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The Ben Hogan Award annually awards the top men's NCAA Division I, II or III, NAIA or NJCAA college golfers based on all collegiate, amateur and professional events over the previous 12 months. The joint announcement was made by Fort Worth Colonial Charities (FWCC), Friends of Golf and the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).
Over the years, recipients of the Ben Hogan Award have combined to accumulate 70 PGA TOUR wins and amass more than $500 million in prize money on the tour. Since 2002, the Ben Hogan Award has donated more than $1 million to golf organizations, providing scholarship grants as well as monetary gifts to college and youth programs that are in need or have suffered tragic events."How about great!"
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) April 15, 2026
Mahanth Chirravuri chips in from the rough @PepperdineMGOLF pic.twitter.com/o7Cq3UT0Js
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Past Ben Hogan Award recipients are Ludvig Aberg ('22, '23), Ricky Barnes ('03), Patrick Cantlay ('12), Luke Clanton ('25), Matt Every ('06), Rickie Fowler ('08), Doug Ghim ('18), Bill Haas ('04), Viktor Hovland ('19), Chris Kirk ('07), Jackson Koivun ('24), Hunter Mahan ('03), Maverick McNealy ('17), Ryan Moore ('05), John Pak ('21), Jon Rahm ('15, '16), Patrick Rodgers ('14), Kyle Stanley ('09), Nick Taylor ('10), Sahith Theegala ('20), D.J. Trahan ('02), Peter Uihlein ('11) and Chris Williams ('13).
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For more information on the Ben Hogan Award presented by Baird, visit TheBenHoganAward.org and follow @BenHoganAward on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For additional information on Baird, visit rwbaird.com and follow @rwbaird on Instagram and Twitter and Baird on Facebook.
2026 Ben Hogan Award presented by Baird Semifinalists
Mahanth Chirravuri, Pepperdine, Sr., Chandler, Ariz.
Ryder Cowan, Oklahoma, Jr., Edmond, Okla.
Ethan Fang, Oklahoma State, Jr., Plano, Texas
Filip Jakubcik, Arizona, Sr., Holesov, Czech Republic
Ben James, Virginia, Sr., Milford, Conn.
Jackson Koivun, Auburn, Jr., Chapel Hill, N.C.
Christiaan Maas, Texas, Sr., Pretoria, South Africa
Preston Stout, Oklahoma State, Jr., Richardson, Texas
Harry Takis, San Diego State, So., Brisbane, Australia
Tyler Weaver, Florida State, Jr., Newmarket, England
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Pepperdine has its sights set on the WCC Championships, which take place from May 1-3 at Green Valley Country Club in Fairfield, California.
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Information from the Ben Hogan Award official press release was used in this story.
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ABOUT PEPPERDINE MEN'S GOLF
Pepperdine men's golf has ranked among the elite collegiate golf programs in the nation, having won the NCAA Championship in 1997 and 2021. The program has won 23 WCC championships while reaching 28 NCAA Regionals and 14 NCAA Championships. With 30 All-American selections, the Waves currently have four active members of the PGA TOUR in 2026.
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FOLLOW
To stay up-to-date on the latest Pepperdine men's golf news, follow the Waves on social media @PepperdineMGOLF.
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ABOUT SVN2 INDOOR GOLF
SVN2 Golf is a Southern California-based premium indoor golf simulation experience that uses advanced TrackMan technology to provide realistic gameplay, instant swing feedback, and practice tools for golfers of all levels. The facility offers a high-tech, immersive experience with a wide variety of legendary and exclusive courses, a relaxed, self-service environment, and opportunities for leagues and events. Facilities in Newbury Park and Malibu were joined in 2025 by new venues in Woodland Hills and Santa Clarita. For more information, visit www.svn2golf.com.
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