University of Northern Colorado Athletics
11/12/2026 9:52:00 AM | Men's Golf
GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado men's golf is excited to announce two new Bears to the UNC Golf program, announced Director of Golf, Clayton Sikorksi.
COOPER KELLY – CENTENNIAL, COLO. - CHERRY CREEK HS
Northern Colorado Men's Golf is excited to welcome Cooper Kelly of Cherry Creek, Colorado, to the Bears. Ranked No. 266 overall and No. 140 in the class of 2027 by Junior Golf Scoreboard, Kelly brings an impressive tournament résumé and championship experience to UNC.
Kelly's standout results include a victory at the Mizuno Colorado PGA Junior Invitational, where he posted rounds of 69-68, and a first-place finish at the 2026 CGA State Championship Stroke Play, shooting 66-65. He also finished runner-up at the COPGA Cup at Fossil Trace, tied for second at the Colorado PGA Junior Worlds Qualifier, and tied for third at the JGNC Utah Regional Final with rounds of 68-65.
His consistency also produced a fourth-place finish at the Mizuno Aurora Junior Championship and a tie for 10th at the AJGA Junior Open at The Bridges, where he closed with consecutive rounds of 67. Kelly was also part of a high school state championship team this year.
"We're excited to welcome Cooper to the Bears," said Director of Golf Clayton Sikorski. "He has shown he can win and put together impressive rounds against strong competition. We're thrilled he's staying in Colorado and look forward to helping him continue to grow at UNC."
RILEY BENTLEY - WINDSOR, ON, CANADA - ST. JOSEPH'S HS
UNC Men's Golf is also excited to welcome Riley Bentley of Windsor, Ontario, to the Bears. A top 10 junior in Canada and ranked No. 494 by Junior Golf Scoreboard, Bentley brings an impressive record of tournament success to UNC's 2027 recruiting class.
Bentley's top finishes include a victory at the JPT PING Canada Cup, highlighted by an opening-round 65, and a tie for first at the JPT Royal Crown Invitational, where he closed with a 69.
He also earned a tie for third at the Golf Canada NextGen Ontario Championship and a tie for fourth at the Golf Ontario Super Camp Invitational, finishing with a final-round 70. Bentley added a top 10 result in AJGA competition, tying for ninth at the Northwestern Holding Junior Open with rounds of 70-71.
On the national stage, Bentley tied for 17th at the Canadian Junior Boys Championship, posting rounds of 74-68-69-74against a field of 155 players.
"We're excited to welcome Riley to the Bears," said Director of Golf Clayton Sikorski. "He has shown he can compete against strong fields and has put together some outstanding finishes in Canada and the U.S. We're looking forward to helping him build on that success and seeing what he can accomplish at UNC."
FOLLOW THE BEARS: Fans can follow Northern Colorado men's golf on the official UNC Athletics website and Instagram for tournament updates throughout the weekend.
COOPER KELLY – CENTENNIAL, COLO. - CHERRY CREEK HS
Northern Colorado Men's Golf is excited to welcome Cooper Kelly of Cherry Creek, Colorado, to the Bears. Ranked No. 266 overall and No. 140 in the class of 2027 by Junior Golf Scoreboard, Kelly brings an impressive tournament résumé and championship experience to UNC.
Kelly's standout results include a victory at the Mizuno Colorado PGA Junior Invitational, where he posted rounds of 69-68, and a first-place finish at the 2026 CGA State Championship Stroke Play, shooting 66-65. He also finished runner-up at the COPGA Cup at Fossil Trace, tied for second at the Colorado PGA Junior Worlds Qualifier, and tied for third at the JGNC Utah Regional Final with rounds of 68-65.
His consistency also produced a fourth-place finish at the Mizuno Aurora Junior Championship and a tie for 10th at the AJGA Junior Open at The Bridges, where he closed with consecutive rounds of 67. Kelly was also part of a high school state championship team this year.
"We're excited to welcome Cooper to the Bears," said Director of Golf Clayton Sikorski. "He has shown he can win and put together impressive rounds against strong competition. We're thrilled he's staying in Colorado and look forward to helping him continue to grow at UNC."
RILEY BENTLEY - WINDSOR, ON, CANADA - ST. JOSEPH'S HS
UNC Men's Golf is also excited to welcome Riley Bentley of Windsor, Ontario, to the Bears. A top 10 junior in Canada and ranked No. 494 by Junior Golf Scoreboard, Bentley brings an impressive record of tournament success to UNC's 2027 recruiting class.
Bentley's top finishes include a victory at the JPT PING Canada Cup, highlighted by an opening-round 65, and a tie for first at the JPT Royal Crown Invitational, where he closed with a 69.
He also earned a tie for third at the Golf Canada NextGen Ontario Championship and a tie for fourth at the Golf Ontario Super Camp Invitational, finishing with a final-round 70. Bentley added a top 10 result in AJGA competition, tying for ninth at the Northwestern Holding Junior Open with rounds of 70-71.
On the national stage, Bentley tied for 17th at the Canadian Junior Boys Championship, posting rounds of 74-68-69-74against a field of 155 players.
"We're excited to welcome Riley to the Bears," said Director of Golf Clayton Sikorski. "He has shown he can compete against strong fields and has put together some outstanding finishes in Canada and the U.S. We're looking forward to helping him build on that success and seeing what he can accomplish at UNC."
FOLLOW THE BEARS: Fans can follow Northern Colorado men's golf on the official UNC Athletics website and Instagram for tournament updates throughout the weekend.
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