Completed Event: Men's Golf at NY Harbor Cup on August 31, 2026 , , 1st (827, -25)
Final
Men's Golf
at NY Harbor Cup
1st (827, -25)
2026-27 Men's Golf Roster
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Max Jelinek
- Class:
- Senior*
- Hometown:
- Prague, Czech Republic
- High School:
- Altitude Academies
Get to Know Max ...
At what age did you start playing golf and how did you get into golf?
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Since I could walk, my dad got me into it.
What sport would you play if you did not play golf and why?
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Go-Karting/Motorsport
Why did you choose KU?
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It was the best place for me to improve my game.
JUNIOR (2025-26)
Competed in 2 events for Kansas … Competed in the NCAA Regional as a substitute and finished with rounds of 71-74-145 (+3) … Averaged 74.3 strokes over four rounds.
SOPHOMORE (2024-25)
Competed in all 13 events, carrying a 73.14 scoring average … Finished fourth at the Hawkeye Invitational with rounds of 68-71-72 (-5) … Fired a season-low 65 in the opening round of the Ka’anapali Classic … Recorded five rounds in the 60s and nine total rounds under par … Counted towards Kansas' score in 27 of 35 rounds (77.1%).
FRESHMAN (2023-24)
Competed in 11 events and 34 rounds as a freshman … Carried a scoring average of 73.20 with five rounds in the 60’s and six rounds under par … Counted towards Kansas’ score in 14/19 rounds (73.7%) … His first round of collegiate golf resulted in a 66 at the Minnesota Golf Classic (Sept. 9-10), where he finished T2 at -8 … Was the low Kansas individual at the Hawkeye Invitational (April 13-14), finishing T26 at +1 … Low round of the season was a 65 in the final round of the Cowboy Classic (April 1-2) … Selected to the Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team.
CLUB MED ACADEMIES HIGH SCHOOL
AGJA Billy Horschel champion … FJT Florida State Major champion … Graduated in 2023 and was honored as the Salutatorian after finishing second-highest in a graduating class.
PERSONAL
Son of father, Jiri and mother, Irena Jelinekova … Has two siblings … Majoring in communications.
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