Cornell Announces Duo for 2027

Nebraska junior golfer Carter Honnens and Tennessee golfer Jake Eickhoff signed to the Husker men's golf team for the 2027-28 season during the fall signing period in mid-November.

"Jake and Carter will be great additions to our program. They're great players because of their commitment, character and work ethic." Coach Judd Cornell said. "Carter has established himself as one of the top players in the state of Nebraska and is going to continue to rise because of his commitment and work ethic. He's a high achiever and has goals of playing goal at the highest level. His consistency with his game and his approach to the game keeps him in the hunt in every golf tournament he plays, which is a sign of a great player."

Carter Honnens comes to NU as the No. 75 nationally in the 2027 class, according to Junior Golf Scoreboard.

Honnens notched an outstanding junior golf career, including back-to-back state golf championships for Lincoln East. In his most recent 2026 state championship, Honnens produced a two-round total of 134 (-8), tied for the second all-time 36-hole score in Nebraska state history.

Honnens showed out at the 2026 Nebraska section PGA Junior Championship. He claimed the title and went five under par both rounds (67, 67) with a tournament-best 134 (-10). Honnens placed as a semifinalist in the Junior Match Play at the Nebraska Golf Association.

In 2026, Honnens played in the PGA High School Golf National Invitational; he was named to the All-Tournament Team with a score of 139 (-5).

Honnens resume of awards includes two-time Academic All-Conference, two-time NSAA Academic All-State and two-time Nebraska Coaches Association Super State First-team.

"Jake has proven himself in the state of Tennessee and beyond nationally. His experience is exactly what we are looking for in players and college golf will not intimidate him." Cornell said. "He has a very well-rounded golf game and an excellent demeanor on the course. Definitely mature beyond his years."

Eickhoff, a senior from Arrington, Tenn., captured the individual title at the 45th Bubba Conlee Junior Golf Tournament on July 7th, 2026. He claimed the TSSAA State Championship in 2026. He opened the tournament with a 4-under-par 68 before closing out with a 1-under-par 71.

During the Tennessee Junior PGA Championship, Eickhoff carded rounds of 67 and 33 to produce a score of 100 (-8), claiming the title.

Eickhoff competed in The Junior Players Championship presented by Rolex. He fired rounds of 72-74-73, tying him for 19th in the 77-player field.