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Men's Golf Inks Nation's Top Class

The Commodores bring in a trio of golfers ranked in the top 20 nationally in the Class of 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Vanderbilt men’s golf team searched coast-to-coast to find its 2025 signing class, and the Commodores were rewarded with the top class in the nation, as Will Hartman, Michael Riebe, and Jon Ed Steed each signed their National Letter of Intent to play Vandy starting in the fall of 2025.

“We are absolutely thrilled about this class and the quality and depth it will bring to our program,” said Vanderbilt men’s golf head coach Scott Limbaugh. “Anytime you can put together the No. 1 class in the country, it is truly a testament to all of the people who contribute to making our program what it is. Vanderbilt administration, former and current families and players, coaches, support staff, fans, and supporters. It takes all of us, and we are grateful.

“These are three outstanding young men from high-quality families who will continue to represent Vanderbilt University and our golf program with class while helping us compete for and win championships. This class really does speak to what we at Vanderbilt have to offer, as we welcome some of the best junior golfers in the world to our family. Obviously, there is a lot of credit that goes around on a day like today, and I want to specifically thank our assistant coaches, Austin Cody and Brady Edwards, for their outstanding work on Will, Michael, and Jon Ed. Recruiting is about having a belief in something and building relationships, and these guys worked diligently in helping us sign a class of this magnitude. These three newcomers are going to give our fans a lot to be excited about over their careers while wearing Black and Gold!”

Will Hartman | Marvin, North Carolina | Charlotte Catholic High School
Hartman comes to the Music City from Marvin, North Carolina, and he is currently a senior at Charlotte Catholic High School. He is the No. 10-ranked player in the Class of 2025 by Junior Golf Scoreboard and the Rolex AJGA Rankings. The newest Commodore has been named a Rolex AJGA All-American three times during his junior career.

He has twice represented the United States at the junior level. In 2023, he was a member of the U.S. Junior Ryder Cup Team, and in 2024, he was a part of the U.S. Junior Presidents Cup Team. The Marvin, North Carolina, native was also a member of the inaugural USGA Development Team, along with fellow Vandy signee Michael Riebe. Additionally, Hartman was a semifinalist at the 2023 United States Junior Amateur.

Coach Limbaugh on Hartman
“Will is a winner and one of the best junior golfers in the country. He is a great ball striker who plays with a ton of consistency and has fun playing the game. He has competed and had success on some of the biggest and brightest stages, and he will come in and contribute right away.”

Michael Riebe | Encinitas, California | Cathedral Catholic High School
Riebe joins the Commodores from Encinitas, California, where he is a senior at Cathedral Catholic High School. The incoming Dore is the No. 2-ranked player in the Class of 2025 according to Junior Golf Scoreboard, while the Rolex AJGA Rankings place him at No. 4 in the nation. He is a three-time Rolex AJGA All-American, and has been named the San Diego Junior Golf Association Player of the Year three years in a row.

The Encinitas, California, native represented the Red, White, and Blue over the summer, as he was a part of the 2024 U.S. Junior Presidents Cup Team. Riebe joined fellow Vanderbilt signee Will Hartman as a member of the first-ever USGA Development Team. He was a semifinalist at the 2023 AJGA Polo Junior Classic and posted top-five finishes at the 2024 Western Junior Amateur, the 2024 Junior PGA Championship, and the 2023 AJGA Rolex Tournament of Champions.

Coach Limbaugh on Riebe
“Michael has been one of the most consistent young players I have ever recruited. He understands who he is as a player and has a burning desire to get better. He was the top-ranked player in the country for much of the season, which means he plays with a ton of consistency. He is absolutely pumped to be coming to Nashville next fall to begin his career.”

Jon Ed Steed | Enterprise, Alabama | Enterprise High School
Steed is set to join Vanderbilt from Enterprise, Alabama, where he is currently a senior at Enterprise High School. He checks in at No. 16 in the Class of 2025 by Junior Golf Scoreboard and No. 18 by the Rolex AJGA Rankings. The future Dore is a three-time Rolex AJGA All-American and has been named the Dothan Golfer of the Year three times.

The Enterprise, Alabama, native won the 2022 AJGA Atlanta Classic and was the Bubba Conlee champion in 2022 and 2023. More recently, Steed was the 2024 AJGA Team TaylorMade runner-up and was selected to the Alabama Golf Association Boys All-State team for a third year in a row.

Coach Limbaugh on Steed
“Jon Ed has shown he can play at every level, and I feel like he fits me and our program to a tee. I love the way he plays with a chip on his shoulder. We are thrilled that he and his family took a chance on the opportunity to come to Vanderbilt and cannot wait to see the way he impacts our program.”

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