Tampa, FL February 18, 2026 –After a standout performance at the Gators Invitational, Wilhelm Ryding has been named the American Athletic Conference Men's Golf Player of the Week. 

Ryding finished runner-up at Mark Bostick Golf Course, highlighted by his two best rounds of the tournament, an opening-round 68 (-2) and a standout 65 (-5) in the second round. His second-round performance was among the lowest scores in the field and positioned him firmly in contention heading into the final day.

Competing against a nationally competitive field, Ryding's strong early rounds set the tone for his elite finish and led the Bulls throughout the event.

The weekly honor recognizes Ryding's continued consistency and impact at the top of the lineup as USF builds momentum this spring.

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About USF Men's Golf
The USF men's golf program has captured 19 conference titles and has seen players earn 19 All-America honors. The Bulls have won six American Athletic Conference Tournament championships in wire-to-wire fashion, winning four consecutive from 2015-18. The Bulls have had six individual conference champions, including Jake Peacock in both 2024 and 2025. They went to nine straight NCAA Regional appearances from 2013-2022, including a 6th place finish in NCAA Championship match-play in 2015. USF is led by Steve Bradley, who has been named American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year five times since taking over the program in 2014. The Bulls have posted 25 tournament wins under Bradley including three in the 2023-24 season, by far the most under any coach in program history.
 

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