Men's Golf | November 13

DeKALB, Ill. – Northern Illinois University head men's golf coach John Carlson announced on day the signing of Luke MacDougall to the program for the 2027-28 season.
 
"We're extremely excited to get Luke on campus next year," Carlson said. "Luke is one of the best players in Canada and has competed at the highest levels across the world. We look forward to Luke making an instant impact on our program!"
 
MacDougall, from Fall River, Nova Scotia, is currently in his senior year at Lockview High School. In 2026 MacDougall had a 71.9 scoring average in seven tournaments. He had three tournament wins, going 11-under par to win the Nova Scotia Junior Boys Championship for the second straight year. MacDougall also won the Notah Begay III Elite Canada Championship and the Ping PGA Atlantic Junior Tournament of Champions.
 
In 2025 MacDougall was named the Nova Scotia Junior Male Golfer of the Year. He won three tournaments and tied for fifth at the Nova Scotia Men's Amateur. MacDougall is the number-seven ranked golfer in Canada by Junior Golf Scoreboard. He was one of 21 golfers from throughout Canada invited to the 2026-27 Golf Canada Selection Camp.
 
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