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Mahanth Chirravuri Named PING First Team All-American
6/3/2026 1:07:00 PM | Men's Golf
CARLSBAD, Calif. - Mahanth Chirravuri has been named a PING First Team All-American, as announced today by the GCAA (Golf Coaches Association of America) in partnership with the Golf Channel.
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The honor is one of the highest and most recognized awards in the sport, marking individuals among the elite amateurs around the nation. The accolade is awarded annually across NCAA Divisions one, two and three, including the NAIA.
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Last season, Chirravuri made the PING All-West Region Team. The senior led the Waves in scoring average this season while appearing in 14 events. He finished his elite collegiate career with 51 events, highlighted by one victory, 19 top-10 finishes, 26 top-20 finishes, and 75 rounds under par.
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Chirravuri is just the fourth First Team All-American in program history and the first since Sahith Theegala and William Mouw in 2020 (both are currently active on the PGA Tour). Following the end of Pepperdine's season, Mahanth finished eighth in the PGA Tour U rankings, securing a spot on the Korn Ferry Tour.
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NCAA Division I PING All-Americans
First Team
Kihei Akina, BYU
Mahanth Chirravuri, Pepperdine
Ben James, Virginia
Filip Jakubcik, Arizona
William Jennings, Alabama
Jackson Koivun, Auburn
Christiaan Maas, Texas
Will Sides, SMU
Harry Takis, San Diego State
Preston Stout, Oklahoma State
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ABOUT PING ALL-AMERICANS
The GCAA began naming All-Americans in 1958, with PING sponsoring the award since at least 1991. For Division I, the First Team consists of 10 golfers (11 if the individual national champion wasn't already named to the First Team), 10 on the Second Team, 10 on the Third Team, and at least 20 earn Honorable Mention All-America honors. Automatic additions from GCAA member schools to Honorable Mention if not previously named include top-15 finishers at the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship before and after the cut, NCAA Regional medalists, and the top player in each All-Region ballot.
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ABOUT PING
PING designs, manufactures and markets a complete line of golf equipment including metal woods, irons, wedges, putters and golf bags. The family-owned company was founded in 1959 in the garage of the late Karsten Solheim, a mechanical engineer with an extensive background in the aerospace and computer industries. His frustration with his putting inspired him to design his own putter, which created a "pinging" sound when striking a golf ball. This sound was the source of the name now synonymous with innovation, quality and service throughout the world of golf. Solheim and his company are credited with numerous innovations that became industry standards, including perimeter weighting, custom fitting and the use of investment casting in the manufacturing of golf clubs. His insistence on adhering to strict engineering principles and tight manufacturing tolerances raised the level of product performance and quality throughout the golf industry. Solheim is the only person to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame as a golf club manufacturer. Today, the Phoenix-based company is under the direction of Solheim's grandson, John K. Solheim, who leads a team of more than 800 dedicated employees committed to helping improve the games of golfers around the world.
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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To stay up-to-date on the latest Pepperdine men's golf news, follow the Waves on social media @PepperdineMGOLF.
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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The honor is one of the highest and most recognized awards in the sport, marking individuals among the elite amateurs around the nation. The accolade is awarded annually across NCAA Divisions one, two and three, including the NAIA.
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Last season, Chirravuri made the PING All-West Region Team. The senior led the Waves in scoring average this season while appearing in 14 events. He finished his elite collegiate career with 51 events, highlighted by one victory, 19 top-10 finishes, 26 top-20 finishes, and 75 rounds under par.
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Chirravuri is just the fourth First Team All-American in program history and the first since Sahith Theegala and William Mouw in 2020 (both are currently active on the PGA Tour). Following the end of Pepperdine's season, Mahanth finished eighth in the PGA Tour U rankings, securing a spot on the Korn Ferry Tour.
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NCAA Division I PING All-Americans
First Team
Kihei Akina, BYU
Mahanth Chirravuri, Pepperdine
Ben James, Virginia
Filip Jakubcik, Arizona
William Jennings, Alabama
Jackson Koivun, Auburn
Christiaan Maas, Texas
Will Sides, SMU
Harry Takis, San Diego State
Preston Stout, Oklahoma State
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ABOUT PING ALL-AMERICANS
The GCAA began naming All-Americans in 1958, with PING sponsoring the award since at least 1991. For Division I, the First Team consists of 10 golfers (11 if the individual national champion wasn't already named to the First Team), 10 on the Second Team, 10 on the Third Team, and at least 20 earn Honorable Mention All-America honors. Automatic additions from GCAA member schools to Honorable Mention if not previously named include top-15 finishers at the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship before and after the cut, NCAA Regional medalists, and the top player in each All-Region ballot.
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ABOUT PING
PING designs, manufactures and markets a complete line of golf equipment including metal woods, irons, wedges, putters and golf bags. The family-owned company was founded in 1959 in the garage of the late Karsten Solheim, a mechanical engineer with an extensive background in the aerospace and computer industries. His frustration with his putting inspired him to design his own putter, which created a "pinging" sound when striking a golf ball. This sound was the source of the name now synonymous with innovation, quality and service throughout the world of golf. Solheim and his company are credited with numerous innovations that became industry standards, including perimeter weighting, custom fitting and the use of investment casting in the manufacturing of golf clubs. His insistence on adhering to strict engineering principles and tight manufacturing tolerances raised the level of product performance and quality throughout the golf industry. Solheim is the only person to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame as a golf club manufacturer. Today, the Phoenix-based company is under the direction of Solheim's grandson, John K. Solheim, who leads a team of more than 800 dedicated employees committed to helping improve the games of golfers around the world.
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.
FOLLOW
To stay up-to-date on the latest Pepperdine men's golf news, follow the Waves on social media @PepperdineMGOLF.
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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