NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Gordon Sargent announced Thursday that he will return to the Vanderbilt men’s golf team for his senior year and compete for the Commodores during the 2024-25 season.
Sargent’s illustrious collegiate career at Vandy will continue as he puts his PGA TOUR career on hold to spend one more season with the Dores. The two-time All-American has won a program record six individual titles and has helped Vanderbilt collect an astounding 20 team championships.
“I am excited to announce that I’ll be returning to Vanderbilt for my senior year in 2024-25,” said Sargent. “It’s been an honor to represent this university alongside my teammates and coaches, and I look forward to continuing to compete – and further my education – at this amazing place that has given so much to me. I would like to thank everyone who has supported me on this journey and I’m excited for this final chapter at Vanderbilt.”
Currently the No. 1-ranked golfer in the World Amateur Golf Rankings, Sargent recently won the Mason Rudolph Championship for the second-straight year. He has posted four top-five finishes during the 2023-24 season and holds a scoring average of 69.92 through eight collegiate tournaments. The All-American has carded under par in a team-best 17 rounds this season, while he was recently named a semifinalist for the Ben Hogan Award for the second-straight season earlier this week.
The Birmingham, Alabama, native made national headlines during his first year as a Commodore. Sargent won the 2022 NCAA national championship, making him the first Vanderbilt golfer to win a national title. He also became the first freshman to claim the NCAA individual title since 2007, after winning a four-way sudden-death playoff with a birdie on the first hole. The performance helped Sargent earn the 2022 GCAA Phil Mickelson Outstanding Freshman Award.
Sargent was named the 2022-23 GOLFWEEK National Player of the Year and was awarded the 2023 Mark H. McCormack Medal as the world’s top men’s amateur player. Additionally, he has been a finalist for the Ben Hogan Award, Jack Nicklaus Award, and Haskins Award. Last season, Sargent was named SEC Golfer of the Year, becoming the sixth Commodore to earn the distinction. In addition, he is also a two-time All-SEC first team selection and was named the 2022 SEC Freshman of the Year.
In October, Sargent became the first golfer to earn their PGA TOUR card via the PGA TOUR University Accelerated program. He can join the PGA TOUR at the conclusion of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Golf Championship. Sargent has played in PGA TOUR events throughout his Vanderbilt career. He was one of seven amateurs to play in the 2023 Masters Tournament, while he was the low amateur at the 2023 U.S. Open with a 284 four-round total.
In addition, Sargent has represented the United States multiple times on the international stage during his time at Vanderbilt. In September, he went a perfect 4-0-0 at the Walker Cup to help Team USA capture the title. He has competed at the World Amateur Team Championships twice and represented the U.S. at the 2022 Palmer Cup.
The Commodores are heading into championship season next week, as the 2024 SEC Men’s Golf Championship is set for April 24-28 at Sea Island Golf Club in St. Simons Island, Georgia. Check back with VUCommodores.com for a full tournament preview.
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