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Travel + Leisure
2 days ago
- Travel + Leisure
I've Spent 13 Years Visiting the Same Stretch of Florida Beach—Here's Why I Love It
Top 5 Can't Miss Wide, clean, and sparkling, Fort Lauderdale's beaches are an integral part of any visit. Local restaurants, art galleries, curated shops, and more are found along the pedestrian-friendly Las Olas Boulevard. The city is home to stylish, five-star hotels like the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale, where you'll immediately feel at home as you're offered a glass of bubbly or chilled water in a sustainable aluminum bottle. This feeling extends throughout the property's common areas and in the private guest rooms. Fort Lauderdale's first Michelin-starred restaurant, Maas, offers both chef tastings with thoughtful wine pairings and a la carte options. Water taxi rides along the New River and Intracoastal Waterway make for a fun sightseeing experience. When I first started dating my now-husband, Steve, over a decade ago, I didn't expect Fort Lauderdale to become such a recurring character in my life. But Steve's family lived in the area, and when he invited me to join him for Thanksgiving to meet his family, I, of course, jumped at the opportunity. In addition to being excited about the relationship milestone, I was equally thrilled to escape New York City just as the weather was starting to turn chilly. Although Steve's family lived inland, he promised we could stay at one of the hotels lining Fort Lauderdale's A1A, the scenic coastal highway that runs along much of Florida's Atlantic coastline. That first hotel has since closed, and in many ways, the city has transformed. Once the initial thrill of warm-weather holidays and meet-the-family nerves wore off—and after I'd spent plenty of time with my toes in the sand—I began to see a more layered destination. The beachfront evolved, with sleek five-star hotels and upscale restaurants popping up. The arts district took on a new life as its own dedicated neighborhood. And somehow, a few old dive bars and beach shops managed to hang on. Slowly, I started to get excited about what a long weekend in Fort Lauderdale could hold. Most notably, for me, a New Yorker who considers finding her next great meal an art, I found myself back home gushing to friends and family about all the great food we had experienced on our most recent trip to Fort Lauderdale. But don't just take my word for it. Local expert Jenni Morejon, president and CEO of Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority, has strong opinions on this up-and-coming Florida city. Move over, Miami: There's a new sunshine scene-stealer in town. Best Hotels & Resorts A guest room inside the Four Seasons Hotel Fort Lauderdale. Four Seasons Hotels Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach For an upscale suite stay, the Conrad is a standout, where you'll wish you could stay longer. 'You won't find softer hotel sheets in any other luxury hotel,' writes Travel + Leisure contributor Lydia Mansel—and probably not a better ocean-view ping-pong table either. Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale Opened in 2023, this glamorous yet understated property quickly became one of the hottest stays in town. Expect warm, five-star service, spacious rooms, and marble bathrooms, plus a stylish lobby. The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale This central beach property delivers the kind of excellent service Ritz-Carlton loyalists have come to expect from the brand. Post up at one of the hotel's beach chairs if you're feeling a toes-in-sand day, and don't forget to inquire about the complimentary water taxi service. W Fort Lauderdale Fans of the W know they're in for a good time when they stay at one of the hip brand's properties, and those lucky enough to spend the night at the Fort Laurderdale location beeline for the the WET Deck pool, where you can relax on a lounger with a frozen cocktail in hand. Pier Sixty-Six After a billion-dollar renovation earlier this year, this iconic property opened its doors once again–this time with a glow-up of the signature rotating rooftop lounge, the Pier Top. Best Things to Do The iconic white wave wall along Fort Lauderdale's beach. Wirestock/Getty Images Bonnet House Museum & Gardens This 'beautifully preserved slice of old Fort Lauderdale is a must-visit for travelers with a keen interest in culture and history,' says Morejon of the historic 1920s home, whimsical art estate, and tropical garden escape located just off the beachfront. You might even glimpse a monkey amid the mangroves —. Historic Stranahan House Museum The city's 'oldest surviving structure serves as a gateway to our beginnings,' notes Morejon. The house, dating back to 1901, belonged to Frank Stranahan—considered Fort Lauderdale's founding father—and visitors today can learn more through a guided tour of the home, which contains many original furnishings. Broward Center for the Performing Arts 'Anyone with an appreciation for live performances should be sure to check the schedule,' Morejon says of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The downtown Fort Lauderdale venue hosts a full slate of Broadway tours, ballets, operas, comedy shows, concerts, and community performances across its two main theaters. Beaches 'The pristine golden sands remain a draw for the city,' Morejon admits. Even if the beaches are just one part of the South Florida city's identity, you can't do wrong whiling away a couple of hours on the sand, whether that's going for a long stroll, swimming in the ocean, or working on your tan. Best Restaurants Interior dining room at Daniel's: A Florida Steakhouse. The Louis Collection Maass Deserving of its Michelin star, Maass, located in the Four Seasons, is perhaps best known for its chef's counter tasting experience where guests get to choose their chopstick holders and steak knife. The cocktail program is excellent, but the wine pairing is the real move here. Heritage As a New Yorker, I take my pizza seriously, so when I stumbled into Heritage last year and tasted their pizza (and stuffed peppers, pasta, chopped salad, and olive oil cake), I knew I'd found something special. I've been back to the Bib Gourmand spot on every visit since, and can't wait to return. Daniel's: A Florida Steakhouse Morejon says Daniel's 'helped elevate the dining scene in downtown.' The full dinner experience is worth it, but if you only have time to visit during happy hour, you simply must order the wagyu smash burger and perhaps a paloma. Best Time to Visit Aerial view of Fort best time to visit Fort Lauderdale is from October to May when the weather is about as glorious as it gets: sunny skies, warm temperatures, and (relatively) low humidity. Summer is considered low season due to the heat (and the start of hurricane season), but that also means fewer crowds and better hotel deals. That said, Fort Lauderdale is built to handle the heat. Most restaurants, bars, and shops have strong air conditioning, and between dips in the ocean (or your hotel pool) and time spent exploring the city's scene beyond the beach, you might find the summer weather surprisingly manageable. If you're visiting around Thanksgiving, consider signing up for the Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot, a scenic 5K that winds along A1A with ocean views the whole way. Whether you run, jog, or walk it, the reward is the same—a beachside brunch or a cold drink after crossing the finish line. How to Get There An airplane flying over a sign pointing to the Fort Lauderdale Lauderdale is easy to reach, with plenty of direct flights from major cities across the U.S. You can drive, but keep in mind that Florida is a big state, so if you're coming from out of state, especially the north, expect a long haul to reach South Florida. Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the most convenient option; it's compact, easy to navigate, and just a short drive from the beach and downtown. Miami International (MIA) and Palm Beach International (PBI) are alternatives, but they're farther from the city center and usually less ideal, unless you find a significantly better fare or flight time from your departure city. Neighborhoods to Visit A pedestrian walkway around the water in Fort Lauderdale. Kelsey Glennon/Travel + Leisure Downtown Fort Lauderdale and Las Olas 'Downtown Fort Lauderdale and Las Olas remain at the center of the action, constantly evolving with new residential towers, office spaces, and public areas that foster genuine human connection,' says Morejon. Sailboat Bend A historic neighborhood west of downtown, near the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and the New River, Sailboat Bend 'offers tree-lined streets, historic architecture, and a more relaxed pace,' says Morejon. It's convenient location 'just beyond the urban core,' makes it an easy add to any Fort Lauderdale itinerary. FAT Village Morejon calls the the Flagler Arts and Technology area the 'heart of the city's creative artists, teeming with murals, art galleries, and regular art walks that highlight the city's growing role as a cultural destination.' How to Get Around Bicycles parked on Fort Lauderdale and car services like Uber and Lyft operate throughout the Fort Lauderdale area. They're both plentiful and inexpensive. You don't need a car if you're flying in from out of town, but if you prefer being behind the wheel, you can certainly rent one. Be aware that parking near the beach is difficult, and most of the hotels along the strip charge somewhat steep daily valet fees. There's also a water taxi that takes passengers across three interconnectable routes in Pompano Beach, Hollywood, and Fort Lauderdale. It's a fun tourist activity, and a cool way to see some of South Florida's best destinations, but it's also a functional means of transport, 'connecting many popular neighborhoods, restaurants, and hotels,' notes Morejon.
The Citizen
3 days ago
- General
- The Citizen
Outages worsen amid equipment shortages, staff go-slow
Waterkloof Ridge residents recently faced a 12-day power outage, with some expressing outrage over the Tshwane metro's delayed response and poor communication throughout. According to residents, electricity was first lost on June 25 in parts of Waterkloof Ridge Ext 2, particularly along Aquila Avenue. While power was eventually restored earlier this month, frustrations continue to mount over what residents describe as a sluggish and inefficient repair process. The metro explained that the complexity of the fault made it more difficult for technicians to locate the problem, which led to the extended power outage in the area. Ward 42 Councillor Shane Maas, who actively escalated the issue on behalf of affected residents, said the delay was worsened by the metro depot not having the proper equipment to locate the damaged cable. He explained that the depot lacked a diagnostic tool known as a 'mega' and had to borrow it from another depot before repairs could move forward. Maas confirmed this detail after engaging with both metro staff and concerned residents. 'I escalated it daily from the second day up until it was eventually fixed,' he said. He also pointed out that this was not an isolated case. 'There's currently another resident with a similar issue who hasn't had power for 27 days. Technicians came, identified a cable fault, and then left. It appears they now need a mega again to locate the fault. The cycle just repeats.' Maas said the average turnaround time for electrical faults has worsened significantly and is now around three days, although in some cases, residents are being left without electricity for several weeks. He noted that councillors are often expected to act as operational managers, despite having no authority over metro departments. 'Residents think I have a team of electricians or a budget to control. But all I can do is keep pushing department managers and hope someone finally takes action.' He added that the situation is further complicated by a go-slow protest by metro staff in response to overtime compensation disputes. 'They're not responding with urgency or using proper fault-finding techniques. That also frustrates us as councillors and frustrates residents too.' According to Maas, residents do not know the limits of a ward councillor's role. 'They assume we have all the power, but we don't. We make submissions to the IDP [Integrated Development Plan] and vote on the budget in council. That's where it ends.' Tshwane metro spokesperson, Lindela Mashigo, confirmed that the outage was caused by multiple cable faults. 'Due to the complexity of the fault, it took longer than usual for the team to locate and repair it,' said Mashigo. He confirmed that once the fault was identified, power was restored in the area. Mashigo added that the outage was linked to fibre installation work that had damaged power infrastructure. According to Mashigo, the metro has strengthened its due diligence processes to ensure that contractors comply with regulations when installing such infrastructure. He also stated that the metro continues to communicate service interruptions through its official platforms and encouraged residents to report faults online or through the city's customer care line. 'Residents are encouraged to report complaints through our Customer Care Centre or online, and also through their ward councillors for escalation.' Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to [email protected] or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok.
Winnipeg Free Press
7 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Maltos' late go-ahead field goal lifts Alouettes to 23-21 win over Stampeders
CALGARY – Jose Maltos received a hero's welcome from his teammates after kicking the longest field goal of his CFL career. Maltos booted the go-ahead 58-yard field goal with 1:10 remaining as the Montreal Alouettes (5-2) earned a 23-21 win over the Calgary Stampeders (5-2) in front of 19,863 fans at McMahon Stadium on Thursday. When the Mexican-born kicker returned to his team's locker room, he was mauled by his teammates who congratulated him while chanting: 'Olé, Olé, Olé, Olé.' 'It feels good – important game, important kick,' said Maltos, whose previous longest kick was from 53 yards out. 'My teammates are great. I love them and I'm grateful to have them on my side. 'We're happy because we need these kind of wins. Every kick is important to me, so that was pretty good.' Following his heroics – which included four other field goals, a convert and a single – Maltos received praise from Montreal head coach Jason Maas. 'He's made some clutch kicks for us since he's taken over and he's got an outstanding percentage career-wise already,' Maas said. 'He just has a good knack for those types of moments and that's what he's shown us. That was a tremendous (game-winning) kick. It was one of the best kicks I've seen.' Montreal quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson completed 30-of-40 passes for 280 yards to go with one touchdown to Chris Spieker and one interception. 'Man, we needed that one,' Bethel-Thompson said. 'It feels great to finally play my role for this team. It's a special locker room. What coach Maas has built is a special place and I'm just so grateful to have done my job. That was an unbelievable kick at the end by Jose.' Dedrick Mills had a pair of rushing touchdowns for the Stampeders (5-2), who had won their previous three games. 'We ran the ball well for three quarters, but not the fourth quarter,' said Calgary coach Dave Dickenson. 'And that's when you need to run the ball … and we just didn't do it.' Calgary quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. threw a touchdown pass to Dominique Rhymes and also completed a short pass to Erik Brooks in the end zone for a two-point convert after Mills' second rushing score. Near the end of the third quarter, Adams scrambled out of the pocket and ran for a seven-yard gain before he was hit hard by Montreal linebacker Tyrice Beverette. Although he got to his feet and walked to the sidelines, he was assessed for a head injury and didn't return to the game. 'I'm expecting it was on the one hit.' Dickenson said. 'I'm not really going to speculate on what happened, but I know that he went in the tent and didn't come back, so that was obviously something that we know can happen. 'A lot of teams are playing with their backup QB, including Montreal, so we have to be able to function and get points and get first downs, and we weren't able to do it.' Defensive back Adrian Green picked off an errant pass by Bethel-Thompson for his league-leading fourth interception of the season and ran it back to Montreal's 44-yard line to help set up Calgary's first touchdown. Four plays later, Mills ran for a seven-yard touchdown with 1:53 remaining in the first quarter, which gave Calgary a 6-0 lead after a missed convert by Rene Paredes. After Tyler Snead's 42-yard diving catch put Montreal at Calgary's nine-yard line, the Stampeders held the Alouettes to a 10-yard Maltos field goal. Adams then engineered a five-play, 77-yard drive that he finished off by tossing a 33-yard TD pass to Rhymes at 5:10 of the second quarter to put the Stamps up 13-3. The Als responded at 9:18 when Spieker caught a seven-yard TD pass from Bethel-Thompson to cap off a quick eight-play, 77-yard drive. On the ensuing kickoff, Maltos booted an 88-yard single to pull the Als within two points of the Stamps. Maltos finished off the first half by making a 36-yard field goal with no time left on the clock to put Montreal ahead 14-13. The Stamps drove the ball 65 yards down the field before Mills ran in for a nine-yard score on the sixth play of the drive at 3:43 of the third quarter. A successful two-point convert gave the Stamps a 21-14 edge. Thanks to a pair of field goals by Maltos in the fourth quarter – a 28-yard kick at 6:22 and another from 20 yards out at 12:17 – Montreal cut Calgary's lead to just 21-20. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 24, 2025.
News.com.au
7 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Lunch Wrap: ASX slips as iron ore miners nurse a hangover; oil stocks surge
ASX slumps as oil stocks power up
 Miners wobble while Newmont shines
 Whitehaven hits targets, Maas caught up in corruption cloud The ASX was dragging its feet on Friday, down 0.5% at lunch time in the eastern states as a murky Wall Street session cast a long shadow across the Aussie bourse. The only sector doing any real heavy lifting was energy, which managed to fire up thanks to rising oil prices overnight. Oil stocks caught a nice tailwind from a sharper-than-expected US crude inventory draw, and rumblings of Russia choking off gasoline exports to everyone except its inner circle of allies. Add in whispers of a US-EU trade deal, and you've got a barrel full of bullish fuel. Miners, however, were getting smacked. Iron ore futures barely moved, but it wasn't enough to stop BHP (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue (ASX:FMG) giving up some of their previous days' gains, down well over 1%. Traders are fretting about seaborne supply catching up with demand, despite China's slow-motion stimulus. Gold miners were also caught in the downdraft. As US Fed watchers bet on interest rates staying put, gold slid and took stocks like Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) and Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) with it. The exception was Newmont Corporation (ASX:NEM). The global gold giant defied the tide, jumping 3.8% after beating earnings estimates and churning out 1.5 million ounces of gold in Q2. This is where we stood at about 1pm AEST: In other large caps news, Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) wrapped up FY25 with a strong June quarter, hitting or beating all its guidance targets. Managed run-of-mine (ROM) production for the year jumped 60% to 39.1Mt, while equity coal sales hit 26.5Mt. Costs came in below forecast at ~$139/t, with capex also under guidance. And, MAAS Group Holdings (ASX:MGH) slid 1.2% after confirming its Capital Asphalt unit had been swept into an ICAC probe. The alleged dodgy dealings, involving bribes and inflated invoices worth $343 million, predate Maas' involvement, but the market didn't care much for the clarification. ASX SMALL CAP WINNERS Here are the best performing ASX small cap stocks for July 25 : Security Description Last % Volume MktCap ALB Albion Resources 0.135 96% 29,345,846 $9,103,400 MQR Marquee Resource Ltd 0.014 56% 10,080,058 $5,024,723 ENT Enterprise Metals 0.003 50% 366,600 $2,742,635 ZMM Zimi Ltd 0.012 50% 1,050,000 $3,920,351 KFM Kingfisher Mining 0.070 49% 1,726,160 $2,524,605 5EA 5Eadvanced 0.805 34% 150,887 $8,822,124 RNX Renegade Exploration 0.004 33% 1,000,000 $3,865,090 DBO Diabloresources 0.019 27% 1,654,807 $2,521,738 CRR Critical Resources 0.005 25% 1,870,000 $11,080,342 AMO Ambertech Limited 0.185 23% 380,827 $14,310,717 IMB Intelligent Monitor 0.590 22% 1,793,143 $173,011,446 AMS Atomos 0.006 20% 889,120 $6,075,092 EE1 Earths Energy Ltd 0.006 20% 100,000 $2,649,821 LBL Laserbond Limited 0.565 19% 418,460 $55,884,697 CRN Coronado Global Res 0.230 18% 20,483,304 $326,908,477 CDE Codeifai Limited 0.027 17% 24,380,319 $10,853,722 ATS Australis Oil & Gas 0.011 17% 692,621 $11,862,562 GBE Globe Metals &Mining 0.042 17% 338,315 $25,007,508 GRE Greentechmetals 0.091 17% 673,563 $8,844,820 IS3 I Synergy Group Ltd 0.014 17% 2,776,404 $20,475,599 TYX Tyranna Res Ltd 0.004 17% 2,006,791 $9,865,276 NUZ Neurizon Therapeutic 0.180 16% 1,225,464 $76,307,394 VHM Vhmlimited 0.235 15% 183,202 $51,981,840 LSA Lachlan Star Ltd 0.063 15% 74,000 $13,891,526 Albion Resources (ASX:ALB) has kicked off drilling at Collavilla with a bang, hitting gold in every hole from the first batch of assays. The standout was 11m at 20.0g/t from just 17m depth, including 5m at nearly 39g/t. It's only scratched a small patch of the 4km-long Ives Find granite, but the early signs point to a high-grade system. Kingfisher Mining (ASX:KFM) has picked up a strategic package of copper-gold and silver-lead-zinc projects in NSW from Austin Metals for $200k in cash and $200k in shares. The deal includes 11 tenements across 700km2 in three key regions – Broken Hill, Cobar, and the Macquarie Arc - near major deposits. Standout assets include the Copper Blow IOCG prospect, which has returned hits up to 6.1% copper and 4.2g/t gold. AmberTech (ASX:AMO), which specialises in audio-visual tech and defence comms gear, expects FY25 revenue to top $100 million, up from $95.5 million last year. The second half alone brought in over $54 million, with margins also improving. Demand from defence continues to build, and Ambertech says its diversified product base is proving resilient despite soft patches in consumer HiFi. ASX SMALL CAP LOSERS Here are the worst performing ASX small cap stocks for July 25 : Code Name Price % Change Volume Market Cap BMO Bastion Minerals 0.001 -50% 300,000 $3,162,696 MIO Macarthur Minerals 0.015 -40% 47,030 $4,991,638 AOA Ausmon Resorces 0.001 -33% 2,000,000 $1,966,820 BP8 Bph Global Ltd 0.002 -33% 1,831,399 $3,152,954 EEL Enrg Elements Ltd 0.001 -33% 1 $4,880,668 HCD Hydrocarbon Dynamics 0.002 -33% 450,000 $3,234,328 MTL Mantle Minerals Ltd 0.001 -33% 333,333 $9,671,169 OB1 Orbminco Limited 0.001 -33% 4,961,460 $5,103,852 GMN Gold Mountain Ltd 0.071 -29% 23,409 $12,211,261 AJL AJ Lucas Group 0.005 -29% 90,000 $9,630,107 GTE Great Western Exp. 0.016 -27% 4,329,219 $12,490,674 CTN Catalina Resources 0.004 -20% 15,950,000 $12,130,095 FAU First Au Ltd 0.005 -17% 381,631 $12,457,748 SLZ Sultan Resources Ltd 0.005 -17% 142,142 $1,388,819 OCT Octava Minerals 0.034 -15% 1,062,312 $2,440,372 IFG Infocusgroup Hldltd 0.018 -14% 1,067,733 $6,130,723 BNL Blue Star Helium Ltd 0.006 -14% 437,628 $18,864,197 OVT Ovanti Limited 0.006 -14% 1,693,332 $29,920,265 TMS Tennant Minerals Ltd 0.006 -14% 47,368 $7,461,233 ESK Etherstack PLC 0.410 -14% 40,944 $62,990,701 JAT Jatcorp Limited 0.320 -14% 18,805 $30,808,665 BMG BMG Resources Ltd 0.007 -13% 121,958 $6,755,177 HPC Thehydration 0.014 -13% 45,545 $6,892,815 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Joint pain has become a major focus for Australia's booming complementary medicines industry, now worth more than $6.4 billion a year. Complementary Medicines Group (CMG) is entering the conversation with a new product focused on knees. Sovereign Metals (ASX:SVM) have passed another major milestone towards a DFS for its flagship Kasiya rutile-graphite project in Malawi. GTI Energy (ASX:GTR) has secured approval to start drilling its Lo Herma uranium project in Wyoming as the US looks to rebuild its domestic supply chain. Modelling at Firetail Resources' (ASX:FTL) Picha copper project in Peru has been reinforced by UAV magnetics data pointing to the possibility of a significant porphyry system. LAST ORDERS Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) has teamed up with the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to investigate the use of its geneType technology. The two entities will collaborate to assess the value of genetic risk scores for breast and ovarian cancer, particularly in BRCA1/2 carriers. Management says it's an important step in understanding the connection between genetic predisposition and cancer prevalence, with the goal of enabling earlier detection, informed decision-making and proactive risk reduction. At Stockhead, we tell it like it is. While Rhythm Biosciences is a Stockhead advertiser, it did not sponsor this article.
USA Today
23-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Virginia's Ben James leads PGA Tour University preseason rankings for Class of 2026
Fall is quickly approaching, which means college golf is right around the corner. The 2025-26 season is almost upon us, as plenty of the best amateurs in the game will tee it up in search of a national championship. This season, the NCAA Championship returns to Omni La Costa in Carlsbad, California, where the Northwestern women and Oklahoma State men took home titles in May. With the new season also means new PGA Tour University rankings for the Class of 2026. On Wednesday, PGA Tour U announced its preseason rankings for the Class of 2026. This will be the sixth year of PGA Tour U, with David Ford finishing in the top spot last year and earning a PGA Tour card. The preseason ranking includes players from 16 schools, with Ole Miss having four players in the preseason top 25. In all, the top 25 features players from seven countries: China, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Sweden and the United States. In partnership with the World Amateur Golf Ranking, PGA Tour U ranks players based on the last two years of their collegiate careers. Eligible tournaments include NCAA Division I men's team competitions, official PGA Tour tournaments and select DP World Tour events. The ranking period for the Class of 2026 began Week 23/2024 and concludes June 1, 2026, following the final round of stroke play at the NCAA Division I men's national championship. The No. 1 player in the final PGA Tour University Ranking next June will earn PGA Tour membership, while players Nos. 2-10 will earn Korn Ferry Tour membership for 2026 and players Nos. 11-25 will earn exempt membership for PGA Tour Americas Segment II in 2026. Finishers Nos. 2-5 will be exempt into Final Stage of Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, while Nos. 6-25 will be exempt into Second Stage. PGA Tour University Class of 2026 preseason rankings James is a three-time Golfweek first team All-American. He has six victories in 35 collegiate starts, and he helped the Cavaliers to a national runner-up finish at the 2025 NCAA Championship. James has represented the United States twice at the Arnold Palmer Cup (2023, 2024) and will make his second appearance at the Walker Cup in September. He has made nine starts on the PGA Tour, including the last two U.S. Opens, and finished T-33 at the Valero Texas Open in April. In 2024-25, Maas led the Longhorns with 18 rounds in the 60s and posted eight top-10s, including a victory at the Pauma Valley Invitational. A native of Pretoria, South Africa, Maas has four made cuts in seven starts on the DP World Tour, including a fourth-place finish at the Investec South African Open Championship in March 2025. La Sasso became the second player from Ole Miss to win the NCAA individual title, joining Braden Thornberry (2017). In 12 starts during his junior season, La Sasso tallied three victories and compiled the lowest scoring average (69.48) in program history en route to being named a Golfweek first-team All-American. He is making his fifth PGA Tour start of the summer at this week's 3M Open, and in September he will join James on the U.S. team at the Walker Cup. Morrison posted 10 top-20 finishes during his junior season at Texas, including his first collegiate victory at the Amer Ari Invitational. In June 2024, he became the first American to win the European Amateur and earned an exemption into the 2024 Open Championship, where he made the cut and finished T-60. Morrison has advanced to match play at The Amateur Championship the last two years. Summy's junior season included seven top-10s and a victory at the Maridoe Intercollegiate, and he led the Sooners with 20 rounds in the 60s and a 70.35 scoring average. His 2024 summer was highlighted by a runner-up finish at the Sunnehanna Amateur, and this summer he has a T-12 at the Northeast Amateur and T-3 at the Southern Amateur. Oklahoma is the only school that has produced a PGA Tour U graduate each of the first five years (2021-25), and the Sooners lead all schools with eight PGA Tour U alumni. Nos. 6-25
