MAC Men's Golfer of the Week
Luke Johnston, Ball State, Sophomore, Evansville, Ind. (Evansville North)            
Event: Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational   
Team: 2nd | Individual: 2nd       
Score: -6 (71-64-69 =204)
Sophomore Luke Johnston turned in a runner-up finish at the 2026 Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational, shooting -6 (204) to help the Ball State men’s golf team to a second-place team effort. After shooting +1 (71) in Saturday’s first round, Johnston tied the lowest round of his collegiate career later in the afternoon with a -6 (64). Sunday’s final round saw him shoot under par once again, as he finished the day at -1 (69). Over the course of the 54-hole event, Johnston led all players with a par 4 average of -7 (3.81). He also ranked second among the field with 14 total birdies, including eight in his second round.