Michigan State University Athletics
11/11/2026 6:16:00 PM | Men's Golf
East Lansing, Mich. – Michigan State men's golf head coach Casey Lubahn announced the signing of three incoming student-athletes to the team's roster, Isaac Oliver, Isaac Rumler and William Walshe set to join the Spartans.
"We are thrilled about this class of student-athletes and their families that will be joining our program in 2027. We believe this group of highly dedicated young men will be an anchor for the program moving forward. All three have succeeded at national and international levels, and we expect them to have an immediate impact upon their arrival in East Lansing."
Isaac Oliver – Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon, Ireland / Colaiste Chiarain
The top-ranked U-18 player in Ireland … Won two events and had three top-10 finishes in amateur events overseas … Posted a four-round score of 283 (71-69-71-72) to finish in first place at the Fairhaven Trophy in England in May 2026 … Placed third at the Scottish Boys' Open Championship with a four-round score of 281 (68-69-71-73) … Won the individual title at the ProDream USA Irish Open & College Showcase in Ireland, shooting a three-round score of 203 (66-66-71).
Lubahn on Oliver…
"Isaac is currently ranked as the top U18 player in Ireland, and one of the top players in Europe. His win at the Fairhaven Trophy showed his prodigious skill set and ability to play his best golf in the biggest moments. He is a tireless and detailed worker who is mature beyond his years. More importantly, we felt like he was a Spartan the minute he set foot on campus and we are grateful he chose MSU."
Isaac Rumler – Moline, Ill. / Moline HS
Will join Michigan State after a stellar career at Moline High School and in amateur events … A four-year varsity team member and two-time captain, Rumler was the WB6 Conference Most Valuable Player in 2023, 2024 and 2026 … Helped lead high school team to four-straight conference titles (2023-26) … Posted a school-record round of 64 four times … Shot an even-par 216 (76-72-68) at the American Junior Golf Association Junior at Red Rock in South Dakota to finish in ninth place … Placed second at The Memorial Junior in August 2026, shooting a 3-under par 210 (70-68-72) at the Scarlet Course on the Ohio State campus … Also tied for ninth place at the Andersen Junior Open in Pekin, Ill., shooting a 1-over par 217 (72-72-73).
Lubahn on Rumler…
"Isaac is a quintessential Spartan Golf Men's golf recruit. He is an incredible athlete who has great speed and skill. His passion for the game is among the highest of any prospect we have ever recruited. He has been one of the best players in Illinois for the last couple years, and you can see how high of a ceiling he still has. We can't wait to have him here in East Lansing."
William Walshe – Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland / The Institute of Education
Helped lead Golf Ireland to the Boys Quadrangular championship in 2024 … Won five Ireland Interprovincial titles with Leinster at different age groups, one at U-14, two at U-16 and two at U-18 … Unbeaten in interprovincial match play over five years … Coached by Ian Kearney at Golf Ireland and Paul O'Hanlon at Leinster … A multi-sport athlete, Walshe competed in hurling, gaelic football, field hockey, soccer, rugby and skiing … Spent four years at CBC Monkstown and the last two at the Institute of Education in Ireland.
Lubahn on Walshe…
"William is fundamentally and technically sound, as much as any player we have had. He is a great ball striker and a very consistent player because of his tee-to-green efficiency. During his visit, we got to know a special young man who wanted to be a Spartan. I believe he will fit right into collegiate golf, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to coach him."
"We are thrilled about this class of student-athletes and their families that will be joining our program in 2027. We believe this group of highly dedicated young men will be an anchor for the program moving forward. All three have succeeded at national and international levels, and we expect them to have an immediate impact upon their arrival in East Lansing."
Isaac Oliver – Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon, Ireland / Colaiste Chiarain
The top-ranked U-18 player in Ireland … Won two events and had three top-10 finishes in amateur events overseas … Posted a four-round score of 283 (71-69-71-72) to finish in first place at the Fairhaven Trophy in England in May 2026 … Placed third at the Scottish Boys' Open Championship with a four-round score of 281 (68-69-71-73) … Won the individual title at the ProDream USA Irish Open & College Showcase in Ireland, shooting a three-round score of 203 (66-66-71).
Lubahn on Oliver…
"Isaac is currently ranked as the top U18 player in Ireland, and one of the top players in Europe. His win at the Fairhaven Trophy showed his prodigious skill set and ability to play his best golf in the biggest moments. He is a tireless and detailed worker who is mature beyond his years. More importantly, we felt like he was a Spartan the minute he set foot on campus and we are grateful he chose MSU."
Isaac Rumler – Moline, Ill. / Moline HS
Will join Michigan State after a stellar career at Moline High School and in amateur events … A four-year varsity team member and two-time captain, Rumler was the WB6 Conference Most Valuable Player in 2023, 2024 and 2026 … Helped lead high school team to four-straight conference titles (2023-26) … Posted a school-record round of 64 four times … Shot an even-par 216 (76-72-68) at the American Junior Golf Association Junior at Red Rock in South Dakota to finish in ninth place … Placed second at The Memorial Junior in August 2026, shooting a 3-under par 210 (70-68-72) at the Scarlet Course on the Ohio State campus … Also tied for ninth place at the Andersen Junior Open in Pekin, Ill., shooting a 1-over par 217 (72-72-73).
Lubahn on Rumler…
"Isaac is a quintessential Spartan Golf Men's golf recruit. He is an incredible athlete who has great speed and skill. His passion for the game is among the highest of any prospect we have ever recruited. He has been one of the best players in Illinois for the last couple years, and you can see how high of a ceiling he still has. We can't wait to have him here in East Lansing."
William Walshe – Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland / The Institute of Education
Helped lead Golf Ireland to the Boys Quadrangular championship in 2024 … Won five Ireland Interprovincial titles with Leinster at different age groups, one at U-14, two at U-16 and two at U-18 … Unbeaten in interprovincial match play over five years … Coached by Ian Kearney at Golf Ireland and Paul O'Hanlon at Leinster … A multi-sport athlete, Walshe competed in hurling, gaelic football, field hockey, soccer, rugby and skiing … Spent four years at CBC Monkstown and the last two at the Institute of Education in Ireland.
Lubahn on Walshe…
"William is fundamentally and technically sound, as much as any player we have had. He is a great ball striker and a very consistent player because of his tee-to-green efficiency. During his visit, we got to know a special young man who wanted to be a Spartan. I believe he will fit right into collegiate golf, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to coach him."
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