Campillo named as finalist for Ben Hogan Award

With a No. 1 national ranking, senior Jorge Campillo named a finalist for the Ben Hogan Award, awarded to the nation’s top college golfer, Thursday.

The award is presented May 22. Fellow finalist Rickie Fowler of Oklahoma State looks to be the first-ever repeat winner. Clemson’s Kyle Stanley rounds out the pool of finalists.  

With six top-five finishes, including three tournament victories, Campillo earned his spot among the nation’s best. His strong play has also put him in top company in IU’s record books, currently listed in second on the school’s all-time career scoring average list.  

Campillo was also recently named the Big Ten Player of the Year for the second consecutive season. If he is selected as the victor, Campillo would be the first Hoosier in history to take home the Hogan award.  

Campillo will lead his team into the NCAA Regionals May 15, and looks to improve upon his second-place finish in last year’s NCAA Championships.