Gators Men’s Golf Signs No. 2 Ranked Class

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Florida men's golf head coach J.C. Deacon welcomed three new Gators to the program in Josh Bai, Trevor Gutschewski and Parker Severs. The class is ranked No. 2 in the country by GolfWeek and No. 3 via Golf Channel.

Josh Bai | Auckland, New Zealand

Finished 3rd at the 2024 Junior Invitational at Sage Valley
Runner-up at the 2023 United States Junior Amateur Championship
Member of Team International for the 2024 Presidents Cup
Part of Team New Zealand for The 2024 Spirit Amateur Championship
T10 at the 2023 New Zealand PGA Championship
Tied for 9th at the Australian Boys' Amateur and the North & South Amateur

Deacon on Bai: "Josh Bai is arguably the best junior golfer in the world. He has gained incredible experience playing all over the world. He finished 2nd last summer at the United States Junior Amateur and played with a high level of consistency reaching No. 1 in the rankings. Josh is tremendously excited to get here and has the elite skill to make an immediate impact when he arrives in Gainesville."

Trevor Gutschewski | Omaha, Neb. | Omaha Westside High School

2024 United States Junior Amateur Champion
2024 Nebraska Junior Match Play Champion
2024 Nebraska Golf Association Golfer and Junior Golfer of the Year
Played in Korn Ferry Tour's 2024 Pinnacle Bank Championship
Led Omaha Westside High School to back-to-back state titles in 2023-2024
Two-time and back-to-back Low-Amateur at the Nebraska Open
2024 NSAA District Individual Champion
Ranked No. 16 in the AJGA Rankings
Brother Luke is a senior in college and currently plays golf at Iowa State
Dad Scott has played in 157 PGA Tour events

Deacon on Gutschewski: "Coach Hart and I have been big believers in Trevor Gutschewski for a long time. Trevor has a great pedigree and comes from an amazing golf family. Winning the United States Junior this past summer solidified his spot as one of the top players in the 2025 class. Trevor has a special belief and confidence about his game. He's extremely powerful, has great touch, and his competitiveness is off the charts. We are so excited to welcome him to Gainesville."

Parker Severs | Lakewood Ranch, Fla. | Lakewood Ranch High School

Runner-up at the 2023 Dixie Amateur
Won the 2024 FJT Stone Creek Open
Three-time Team Florida selection by FSGA
Finished 2nd individually at the FHSAA 2023 State Championship
Runner-up at 2024 AJGA Junior Championship
Led Lakewood Ranch to 2024 FHSAA Class Regional and District Titles
Have won seven Florida Junior Tour events
Tied for 3rd at the 2024 FSGA Four-Ball Championship
T8th at the 2024 FSGA Boy's Junior Championship
Top-10 at the 2024 Team Taylormade Invitational

Deacon on Severs: "Parker Severs was born to be a Florida Gator. Parker represents everything Coach Hart and I look for in future players. He's extremely hard working, intelligent, powerful, and his love for the game is inspiring. Parker has all the tools, on and off the course, to flourish in Gainesville."

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