Robert Thompson Season 2026-27

2025-26 (Hillsdale)
• Adjusted scoring average of 71.7 to lead Hillsdale as a junior
• Earned honorable mention recognition on the 2026 NCAA DII Ping All-America team from the GCAA, becoming the Chargers' first-ever NCAA DII All-American
• 2026 NCAA DII PING All-Region Team by GCAA
• Finished the season ranked fourth in the Midwest Region and 59th in the nation, individually
• Posted two wins during the fall portion of the Chargers' schedule, including the season-opening Malone-Glenmoor Invitational at 8-under 208 (73-67-68)
• Also claimed a victory at the Midwest Collegiate (-6) and runner-up at the Doc Spragg Invitational (-4)
• Recorded eight top 10 finishes in 10 events played
• Finished the season strong, placing ninth at the G-MAC Championships on April 21 and tying for 10th at the NCAA Central/Midwest Super Regional, finishing just one place off the best-ever performance by a Hillsdale golfer in an NCAA Regional
• Spent much of the season in rarified air for a Chargers golfer, becoming the first Hillsdale individual to crack the top 10 nationally in the rankings during his torrid stretch in the fall
• Earned All-G-MAC honors for the third straight season

2024-25 (Hillsdale)
• The Chargers' top golfer as a sophomore, recording four top 10 finishes and finishing the season ranked 23rd in the Midwest Region individually
• Shot a collegiate best score of 215 that included a three-under 69 to tie for fifth at the Kyle Ryman Memorial Invite (Oct. 7-8)
• Shot an even-par 216 to finish runner-up at the Get To Invitational (Sept. 16-17), tying for the best score in regulation in his best-ever collegiate finish
• Also tied for sixth at the Malone-Glenmoor Invite (Sept. 9-10) and at the 2025 G-MAC Championships (Apr. 21-22), leading the Chargers in both events
• Tied his career-low 18-hole score with a 69 at the Nemacolin Intercollegiate (Oct. 21-22), and broke it with a four-under 68 at the Findlay Spring Invite (March 24-25)
• Hillsdale's top finisher at the 2025 NCAA DII Central/Midwest Super Regional, tying for 19th with a 74-70-72=216
• Earned repeat All-G-MAC honors and also was recognized as a GCAA All-Academic Scholar

2023-24 (Hillsdale)
• Capped a strong freshman campaign with All-G-MAC honors at the end of the season, after two top-10 finishes in nine events
• Hillsdale's top golfer at the season-ending G-MAC Championships (April 22-23), placing eighth with two under-par rounds and a collegiate-best 54 hole total of 217
• Also earned a top 10 finish at the season-opening Malone-Glenmoor Invite (Sept. 11-12), shooting a collegiate-best three-under 69 in the final round to finish with a score of 220
• Four of his final six rounds of the 2023-24 season were under par

High School
• Strong prep performer who placed in the top 15 at both the 2022 and 2023 NCHSAA 4A State Championships as an individual, helping Myers Park to top 10 finishes
• Tied for 10th as a junior and shot back-to-back 74s to tie for 12th for Myers Park at the 2023 edition
• Also was the 2023 regional co-medalist with a round of 68
• Has a low competitive round of 67 and a scoring average of 72.69 in 2023 tournaments
• Several strong performances on the amateur circuit, including top 10 placings in the 2022 Charlotte City Amateur, 2022 Dogwood State Junior and 2021 Maple Chase Junior, along with the 2022 CGA One Day Amateur event title
• Dual enrolled at Central Piedmont Community College during high school and made the Dean's List multiple semesters
• Earned AP Scholar with Honors distinction
• Active volunteer with First Tee Greater Charlotte

Personal
• Robert Thompson
• Parents are Robert Thompson and Hong Liang