Left to Right: Carter, Lange, Yu
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Men’s Golf Introduces Three Newcomers for 2026-27
8/24/2026 10:48:00 AM | Men's Golf
Incoming class brings in a wealth of junior golf accolades
NEW YORK — Columbia Director of Golf Rich Mueller officially introduced three newcomers to the 2026-27 men's golf roster on Monday. Joining the Lions are first-years Spencer Carter, Charles Lange, and Tom Yu.
"We are thrilled to welcome Spencer, Charles, and Tom to the Columbia golf family," Mueller said. "This incoming class brings exceptional competitive experience, academic excellence, and high character to Morningside Heights. Each of these young men possesses the skill set to make an immediate impact on our program as we continue to compete for Ivy League championships. I am looking forward to coaching them and watching them develop over the next four years. Roar, Lion, Roar!"
Details on this season's incoming class are below. Fans can access the complete 2026-27 Columbia men's golf roster by clicking this link.
Spencer Carter – Fy. – 5-10 – CC – Dallas, Texas / Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas
Prior to Columbia: Three-time UIL 6A Texas State Championship competitor ... Named First Team All-District from 2024–26 … First Team All-Region in 2026 … Team MVP and captain as a senior ... Tied for fourth at the 2025 Texas Cup Invitational (70-68-70) and tied for ninth at the 2025 Texas Junior Amateur (71-71-72) ... Earned a runner-up finish at the 2022 TJGT The 54 Showdown at Trophy Club (74-74-68) and shot 71-67-68 at the 2024 LJT Collegiate Preview at Gus Wortham ... Recipient of 2026 Academic All-State Second Team honors … National Honor Society … Certificates of Excellence in Economics, Tech Theater, and Latin 2.
Personal: Son of Bond and Erin Carter ... Intends to major in Economics at Columbia College ... Dedicated volunteer at The Resource Center food pantry and the Museum of Biblical Art in Dallas, as well as a peer tutor … Hobbies include basketball, watching sports, and hanging out with friends.
Charles Lange – Fy. – 6-1 – CC – Richmond, Va. / St. Christopher's School
Prior to Columbia: Five-year varsity golfer at St. Christopher's School ... Crowned the 2025 Virginia Junior Match Play Champion ... Earned top-10 finishes at both the 2025 and 2026 Virginia Junior Amateur Championships ... Made the cut at the 2026 Virginia State Open ... Earned All-Prep honors all four years of high school and All-State recognition for three years ... Recorded a top-15 finish at the US Kids Venice Open.
Personal: Parents are Mark and Tiffany Lange ... Intends to major in Economics at Columbia College ... Dedicated four years to volunteering with 1004100 helping underserved youth in the Richmond area and served as a volunteer with First Tee of Greater Richmond … Hobbies include pickleball, working out, fishing, and hanging out with friends.
Tom Yu – Fy. – 6-0 – CC – Monterey Park, Calif. / Arcadia High School
Prior to Columbia: High school standout at Arcadia High School ... Ranked No. 41 in the AJGA class rankings and No. 97 in the Junior Golf Scoreboard rankings ... Crowned Toyota Tour Cup Champion, winning in a five-man playoff ... Runner-up finish at the Pasadena City Championship ... Salutatorian of his graduating class with a 3.96 GPA ... Named AP Scholar with Distinction and scored a 790 on SAT Math.
Personal: Son of Michael Yu and Michelle He ... Intends to major in Economics at Columbia College ... Founded and operated the non-profit organization "One Step To Green," completing over 200 hours of community service ... Has played golf for 15 years and has enjoyed deep-sea fishing since age 5.
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"We are thrilled to welcome Spencer, Charles, and Tom to the Columbia golf family," Mueller said. "This incoming class brings exceptional competitive experience, academic excellence, and high character to Morningside Heights. Each of these young men possesses the skill set to make an immediate impact on our program as we continue to compete for Ivy League championships. I am looking forward to coaching them and watching them develop over the next four years. Roar, Lion, Roar!"
Details on this season's incoming class are below. Fans can access the complete 2026-27 Columbia men's golf roster by clicking this link.
Spencer Carter – Fy. – 5-10 – CC – Dallas, Texas / Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas
Prior to Columbia: Three-time UIL 6A Texas State Championship competitor ... Named First Team All-District from 2024–26 … First Team All-Region in 2026 … Team MVP and captain as a senior ... Tied for fourth at the 2025 Texas Cup Invitational (70-68-70) and tied for ninth at the 2025 Texas Junior Amateur (71-71-72) ... Earned a runner-up finish at the 2022 TJGT The 54 Showdown at Trophy Club (74-74-68) and shot 71-67-68 at the 2024 LJT Collegiate Preview at Gus Wortham ... Recipient of 2026 Academic All-State Second Team honors … National Honor Society … Certificates of Excellence in Economics, Tech Theater, and Latin 2.
Personal: Son of Bond and Erin Carter ... Intends to major in Economics at Columbia College ... Dedicated volunteer at The Resource Center food pantry and the Museum of Biblical Art in Dallas, as well as a peer tutor … Hobbies include basketball, watching sports, and hanging out with friends.
Charles Lange – Fy. – 6-1 – CC – Richmond, Va. / St. Christopher's School
Prior to Columbia: Five-year varsity golfer at St. Christopher's School ... Crowned the 2025 Virginia Junior Match Play Champion ... Earned top-10 finishes at both the 2025 and 2026 Virginia Junior Amateur Championships ... Made the cut at the 2026 Virginia State Open ... Earned All-Prep honors all four years of high school and All-State recognition for three years ... Recorded a top-15 finish at the US Kids Venice Open.
Personal: Parents are Mark and Tiffany Lange ... Intends to major in Economics at Columbia College ... Dedicated four years to volunteering with 1004100 helping underserved youth in the Richmond area and served as a volunteer with First Tee of Greater Richmond … Hobbies include pickleball, working out, fishing, and hanging out with friends.
Tom Yu – Fy. – 6-0 – CC – Monterey Park, Calif. / Arcadia High School
Prior to Columbia: High school standout at Arcadia High School ... Ranked No. 41 in the AJGA class rankings and No. 97 in the Junior Golf Scoreboard rankings ... Crowned Toyota Tour Cup Champion, winning in a five-man playoff ... Runner-up finish at the Pasadena City Championship ... Salutatorian of his graduating class with a 3.96 GPA ... Named AP Scholar with Distinction and scored a 790 on SAT Math.
Personal: Son of Michael Yu and Michelle He ... Intends to major in Economics at Columbia College ... Founded and operated the non-profit organization "One Step To Green," completing over 200 hours of community service ... Has played golf for 15 years and has enjoyed deep-sea fishing since age 5.
FOLLOW THE LIONS For the latest on Columbia men's golf, follow @CULionsMGolf on Facebook, X and Instagram, and on the web at GoColumbiaLions.com.
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