Gators' Class Rises to No. 2: Deacon Lands Two Elite In-State Golfers
Head coach J.C. Deacon secured the second-ranked class in the country by adding two high-profile recruits from the state.
By Alessia Desai ·
The Florida Gators men's golf team now holds the second-ranked recruiting class in the nation following two high-profile signings announced Wednesday.
Head coach J.C. Deacon added Jessy Huebner and Giuseppe Puebla to the roster. Huebner plays out of Port St. Lucie and holds the No. 111 spot in the World Amateur Golf Rankings. AJGA ranks him as the No. 2 recruit in the Class of 2027 and the No. 3 junior overall. Puebla hails from Royal Palm Beach and sits at No. 119 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings. Golf Channel lists him as No. 3 and Golfweek as No. 4 in the Class of 2027.
Deacon called the move one of the best signing classes in the program's history. He noted that securing two of the top three ranked players in the country who are from the state of Florida is incredibly unique and exciting. The coach added that the team could not be prouder to sign these players.
These additions solidify the Gators' position behind only the top-ranked program in the country. Both recruits are expected to compete in the upcoming collegiate season. The class composition reflects a strong focus on talent from within the state.
The announcement follows a busy recruiting cycle for the university. The new players will join the existing squad for practice and competition. Their rankings place them among the elite amateur golfers in the United States.
