University of North Texas Athletics
2026-27 Men's Golf Roster
Jake Valentine
- Year:
- 1st
- Hometown:
- London, England
- High School:
- Benjamin School
Prior to UNT:
Grew up in London before moving to Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., where he spent the majority of his prep career … Ranked the state of Florida’s No. 5 player in the 2026 class according to the American Junior Golf Association … Tabbed the AJGA’s 233rd player in the country at the time of his signing … Competed in several high-level tournaments throughout his prep career, recently finishing T5 at the 2026 AJGA Lake Charles Junior Championship and top 10 at the AJGA Junior at Old Hickory … Helped lead Benjamin School to the Florida state championship as a sophomore, shooting rounds of 72-76 and sinking the winning putt on the final hole of the tournament … Completed his senior year of high school online after playing three years at Benjamin
Grew up in London before moving to Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., where he spent the majority of his prep career … Ranked the state of Florida’s No. 5 player in the 2026 class according to the American Junior Golf Association … Tabbed the AJGA’s 233rd player in the country at the time of his signing … Competed in several high-level tournaments throughout his prep career, recently finishing T5 at the 2026 AJGA Lake Charles Junior Championship and top 10 at the AJGA Junior at Old Hickory … Helped lead Benjamin School to the Florida state championship as a sophomore, shooting rounds of 72-76 and sinking the winning putt on the final hole of the tournament … Completed his senior year of high school online after playing three years at Benjamin
Friday, November 04
