The 2025-26 schedule for the West Virginia University Golf Team has been released as the Mountaineers look to build off of the momentum from last season. Read more: What To Expect From WVU’s 2025 Golf Squad.
A Look At This Season’s Schedule
West Virginia will open the fall season in Bark River Michigan at the Island Resort Collegiate at Sage Run Golf Course on August 31st and September 1st.
The following week (September 7-8) the Mountaineers will play in The Gopher Invitational for just the sixth time in program history at Windsong Farm Golf Club in Independence, Minnesota.
West Virginia will host the Nemacolin Collegiate Invitational in Farmington, Pennsylvania September 29-30.
The Mountaineers will play in the Cullen Brown Invitational in Lexington Kentucky for the first time in program history on October 6-7.
West Virginia will be back in the Steelwood Collegiate for the second time in three years, teeing off on October 25-26 at Steelwood Country Club in Loxley, Alabama.
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To wrap up the fall, the Mountaineers are jetting off to Hawaii for the Kapolei Invitational on November 5-6 at Kapolei Golf Club. It’s their first crack at this tournament, and they’re ready to make a splash.
Come spring, WVU will kick things off again at the Battle at Briar’s Creek on February 2-3, returning to The Golf Club at Briar’s Creek in John’s Island, South Carolina, for the second straight year. Then, it’s down to Gainesville, Florida, for the Gators Invitational on February 14-15 at Mark Bostick Golf Course. This will be the Mountaineers’ eighth year in a row competing in this event, and they’re looking to keep the tradition strong.
Coach Covich On This Year’s Schedule
Coach Covich spoke about his excitement regarding this year’s schedule.
“We are excited about our schedule as it will allow us to compete against some of the best teams and players in college golf,” Covich said. “We have five different tournaments from last year’s schedule which will see us travel to various climates including the upper Midwest, the Gulf South and even Hawaii. This will allow our guys to play on all types of grasses and continue to develop their game for postseason.”
What To Expect From This Year’s Team
The Mountaineers are poised to have a strong season this year, however, there are some challenges to conquer with the loss of a few key players from last season. Players Todd Duncan, Max Green, and Pierce Grieve have all graduated and moved on from West Virginia University. However, there is optimism around the team with the additions of Brody Burgess, Jack Michael, and Gabe Schmitz.
Key Departures
Todd Duncan
Duncan had a standout senior year, cementing his place as one of WVU’s top golfers. He earned a spot on the Division I PING All-Midwest Region Team, a prestigious honor from the Golf Coaches Association of America, and was named a Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar for his academic and athletic excellence. Duncan played in every regular-season tournament, posting an impressive scoring average of 72.23 over 30 rounds.
His highlight was tying for 11th at the Big 12 Championship, where he shot a 3-under-par 67 in the third round—tying the second-lowest score ever by a Mountaineer at the event—and finished at +6 (74-77-67-68), marking the best individual finish in WVU’s Big 12 history. He also tied for 11th at the Mountaineer Invitational (+7, 76-72-75) and tied for runner-up at the Nemacolin Collegiate Invitational (-4, 72-69-71). Outside of college, Duncan won the 91st West Virginia Open with a 16-under-par (67-65-65) and qualified for the 2024 U.S. Amateur Golf Championship. He also tied for 13th at the NCAA Regional Championship (+3, 73-70-70) and was WVU’s top finisher at the NCAA Golf Championships (+8, 78-74-72).
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Max Green
Green was a force for the Mountaineers in his final season, competing in every regular-season tournament and averaging 72.93 over 30 rounds. He earned Division I PING All-Midwest Region Team honors in 2024, showcasing his consistency. Green’s best performance came at the Lake Las Vegas Intercollegiate, where he tied for 12th at 4-under-par (75-71-66), highlighted by a stellar 6-under-par final round. He also shined at the White Sands Collegiate, tying for sixth with a 5-under-par score after the first round and finishing at -6 (tied for 13th).
At the Big 12 Championship, Green contributed to WVU’s program-best team score, shooting an even-par round on day three and finishing tied for 19th at +2. He tied for 33rd at the Mountaineer Invitational (+15, 79-73-79) and qualified for the Jones Cup Invitational during the season break.
Pierce Grieve
Grieve was a reliable contributor in his senior season, helping WVU make history with a fifth-place finish at the Big 12 Championship and a third-place finish at the NCAA Regional, earning the team a spot in the NCAA Championships. At the Big 12 Championship, Grieve shot a 2-under-par round on day three, aiding WVU’s program-best team score of 8-under-par (280).
He competed as an individual at the Mountaineer Invitational, tying for 27th at +13 (81-72-76), and tied for 42nd at the Gators Invitational (+6, rounds not specified). Grieve also played at the Lake Las Vegas Intercollegiate, tying for 42nd at +6. He joined teammates Duncan and Green at the 2024 U.S. Amateur Golf Championship after qualifying through the Southeastern Amateur.
Key Additions
Brody Burgess (Freshman)
Burgess is a graduate from Victor Central School in Victor, New York. He brings a versatile athletic background and a strong junior golf resume to WVU. Known for his competitive edge and team-oriented mindset, Burgess was the 2023 Rochester District Golf Association Player of the Year and All-Greater Rochester Player of the Year, showcasing his dominance in regional competition, and a 2024 First Team All-State and ranked among the top five junior golfers in New York by the Junior Golf Scoreboard, with a national ranking inside the top 200.
Burgess’ resume continues to impress as he finished in second place at the 2023 AJGA Kenton County Kentucky Open, and was a runner-up at the 2024 New York High School State Championship and a top-five (4th place) finish in 2023. Burgess qualified for the 2024 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, and shot a 4-under 67 to earn co-medalist honors at the U.S. Open Local Qualifier at Mendon Golf Club in May 2025, advancing to the qualifying stage for a chance to compete in the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
Jack Michael (Freshman)
Gabe Schmitz (Freshman)
Schmitz, a graduate from Hilton Head Christian Academy, is a consistent and accomplished golfer from a competitive golfing region, bringing significant talent to the Mountaineers. His ability to perform against strong junior competition and his steady game make him a valuable addition. Schmitz was a runner-up in the 2023 South Carolina Junior Golf Match Play Championship.
He was also a top-five finish at the 2024 AJGA Bermuda Junior Championship (72-72-74) at Port Royal Golf Course in Bermuda. Schmitz finished in sixth-place finish at the 2024 AJGA Nemacolin Junior (69-73-71). Schmitz was also a top-10 finish in the 2023 Carolina’s Junior Championship (70-71-72).
