
Stevens: It’s “back to the drawing board” Before NCAAs For Illini Star Sophomore Max Herendeen
Illinois sophomore Max Herendeen knows his golf swing is in good form but his mental game needs a reboot before the Illini head to the NCAA Championships in California.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 21, 2025
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
URBANA, Ill. — It’s a good news, bad news week for Max Herendeen.
With a week to prepare for the upcoming NCAA Championships, the Illinois sophomore All-Big Ten selection currently believes the technical components of his golf swing are more than solid.
Following his three days of play last week at the 2025 NCAA Urbana Regional, Herendeen made it very clear that his issues were a golf mental and golf maturity issue.