Kyle Honer

Bio

Honors and Awards

• 2022-23 River States Conference Newcomer of the Year.
• River States Conference Golfer of the Week (9/4-10/2023).

As a Senior

• Played at the University of Tampa for the 2025-26 season.
• Competed in 30 rounds across 10 events during the 2025–26 season.
• Recorded a season scoring average of 74.33, finishing +3 relative to par.
• Turned in a sharp performance at the First Federal Southeastern Collegiate (March 9–10), fueled by a second-round 69 to post a 217 (+1) total and tie for 34th of 88 players (54–33).
• Matched that 217 total (+4) at the Shark Invitational (March 23–24) after closing with consecutive rounds of 73 to tie for 38th in an 84-player field (46–37).
• Carded a 219 (+3) at the Jay Jennison Cup (Sept. 29–30) behind an opening-round 70, finishing tied for 35th of 96 (61–34).
• Fired a brilliant final-round 67 at the Citrus Intercollegiate (Oct. 27–28) to secure a 220 (+4) package, placing tied for 25th of 75 (50–24).
• Posted an identical 220 (+4) total at the season-opening Hurricane Invitational (Sept. 22–23) to tie for 20th place out of 81 competitors (61–19).
• Shot a 224 (+8) at the 2026 Saint Leo Invitational (Feb. 16–17) with rounds of 76-72-76, finishing tied for 74th out of 100 (26–73).
• Registered a 226 (+13) at the Copperhead Championship (Oct. 13–14), bouncing back nicely from a tough second round to close with a 71 (37–52).
• Finished tied for 29th of 53 at the Sunshine State Conference Championship (April 20–21) after opening with an excellent 71 for a 227 (+11) total (21–28).
• Log ended with another 227 (+11) total at the Matlock Classic (Feb. 9–10) following a steady opening 72 (31–48).
• Struggled a bit on the opening day of the Battle at the Lakes (March 30–31), rallying with a second-round 74 to finish tied for 79th of 100 with a 233 (+17) summary (21–78).
• Closed out the year with a 408–426 head-to-head record (.489).

As a Junior

• Played 15 rounds across 5 tournaments during the 2024–25 season.
• Recorded a season scoring average of 75.60, finishing +4 relative to par.
• Fired rounds of 77-72-72 for a 221 (+5) at the Matlock Collegiate Classic (Feb. 10–11), tying for 32nd of 80 with a 48–31 head-to-head record.
• Carded a season-low round of 67 in the second round of the Saint Leo Invitational (Feb. 17–18), finishing with a 224 (+8) to tie for 55th of 99 (44–54).
• Shot 78-71-76 for a 225 (+9) and tied for 68th of 88 at the Southeastern Collegiate (Mar. 10–11) (20–67).Opened the season with a 228 (+15) at The Milton Makeup (Oct. 21–22) to tie for 48th of 54 (6–47).
• Closed the year with a 236 (+20) at the SSC Championship (Apr. 13–15), tying for 45th of 50 (5–44).
• Ended the season with a 123–243 head-to-head record.

As a Sophomore (UT)

• Transferred to University of Tampa for spring 2024 season.
• Played six rounds.
• Averaged 75.33 (+3).
• Began spring season at Saint Leo Invitational, finishing 79th with a score of 227 (+11).
• Competed at SSC Championships, placing 41st with 225 (+9).

As a Sophomore (OCU)

• Returned to Oakland City University for fall of 2023.
• Established new school and course record as a sophomore.
• Ranked No. 2 in nation in NAIA.

As a Freshman

• Enrolled at Oakland City University as a freshman in 2022-23 season.
• Had a low round of 62.
• Followed 62 with round of 64 to win medalist and set new tournament record at Red Wolf Invitational.
• Named Player of the Year.

High School

• Graduated from Portmarnock Community School.
• Played for coach Tyler Toopes.
• Also played for Roganstown, where he was coached by Colm McGuinness.
• Helped team to Senior Cup championship.

Personal

• Member of Dean's List at Oakland City University.
• Volunteered working with elderly.
• Accounting major.
• Son of Gary Honer and Teresa Honer.
• Has three siblings, Kaitlyn, Keene and Kody.
• Birthdate: 6/25/2002.