Augusta, Ga. - Augusta University men's golf coach Steven Paine has announced four signings for the 2026-27 season. Marcus Goosen, Jason Russell, Andries Van Der Vyver and Nicholas Van Der Vyver will all join the Jaguar program.
"I"m really excited about the Class of 2026. I think since I've been here, it's the strongest class we've ever had," said Paine. "We do lose some key pieces and it will be sad to see some guys go, but it's going to be a nice kind of opportunity to hit the refresh button and bring in some fresh guys and I'm excited."
Marcus Goosen - Norway
- Member of the Norwegian Junior Team
- Two wins on the Srixon Tour 7
- 16 Top 10 finishes on the Srixon Tour 7
"He's a great swinger of the golf club and has had some really good results in Europe in the last year or two and I think he can make an immediate impact," said Paine.
Jason Ressell - South Africa
- Two wins last year
- Six Top 10 Finishes
- Second place finish at the 2025 South African North and South Junior Championship
"He's just had a steady junior career and he's kind of been under the radar a bit, but has flourished a lot lately," said Paine.
Andries Van Der Vyver - South Africa
- No. 2 ranked junior golfer in South Africa
- Four wins last year
- Won Cape Town Junior Championship with a record three round score of 27-under-par
"Andries had an unbelievable year. He'll be coming over to play in the Orange Bowl in Miami in January so I'm really stoked about him," said Paine
Nicolas Van Der Vyver - South Africa
- No. 11 ranked junior golfer in South Africa
- Won the 2025 Somerset West Junior Championship
- Won the Strand Junior Championship
"Nicolas had a really, really good year," said Paine. "He and his brother Andries are really good kids and are going to be great leaders for our team, and academically, really strong as well."
