DePaul University Athletics
11/13/2026 4:06:00 PM | MEN'S GOLF
Churr, Dadabhoy and Ricketts to join the program in 2027
CHICAGO – DePaul golf has signed Ruben-Hein Churr, Aayan Dadabhoy and Oscar Ricketts to join the program under head coach Ryan Jamison. In just his second season, Jamison has raised the profile of DePaul golf through recruiting and player development. In his first season, Jamison led DePaul to its best score at a conference tournament in program history and a finish more than five places higher than the previous season.
Ruben-Hein Churr – South Africa
Churr is expected to arrive on campus in January to compete in the spring 2027 season. He brings a number of recent top finishes in South Africa and internationally, most recently winning the Woodlands Junior Masters Golf Championship and the Zimbabwe Junior International Pro Am.
Jamison on Churr: "Ruben-Hein Churr will be a valuable addition to our team this winter. He brings a strong work ethic, competitive mindset and team-first attitude. He has shown tremendous growth over the past year, demonstrating his commitment to improving his game and continuing to develop as a player. Ruben-Hein has also shown the ability to perform well in challenging, competitive team environments where resilience, composure and a willingness to work for the group are essential. We are excited to welcome him to DePaul and look forward to his continued growth and the impact he will make both on and off the course."
Aayan Dadabhoy – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dadabhoy is coming off an extremely successful 2025-26 season that included a third-place finish at the AJGA x Tommy Fleetwood International Pathway Series and wins at the 2025 Tower Links Men's Open and the 2025 AESGC Amateur Open.
Jamison on Dadabhoy: "We are excited to welcome Aayan Dadabhoy to the DePaul golf program. Aayan has a strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills and a genuine commitment to improving every day. He understands that growth and success are earned through hard work, consistency and a willingness to learn. We have seen tremendous growth in Aayan this year, both in his game and his approach to the process. We look forward to continuing to build on that foundation and watching him develop as a golfer and a member of our program. We are confident that his work ethic and dedication will serve him well, and we are excited about what the future holds for Aayan at DePaul."
Oscar Ricketts – Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada
Ricketts signs with DePaul ranked inside the top 850 of the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) and with top finishes at several events over the last year. He shot 12 under par to win the NXXT Faldo Championships, then won the 9Zero Columbus Day WAGR Championships. Ricketts also finished 11th at the 2026 Canadian Junior Boys Championship at 7 under par.
Jamison on Ricketts: "Oscar Ricketts brings an exciting combination of elite ball-striking ability, tournament experience and the capacity to shoot low scores. His ability to consistently strike the ball well and translate that skill into competitive scoring makes him a valuable addition to our program. We believe Oscar has the potential to make an immediate impact and play an important role in the continued success of DePaul men's golf."
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul golf, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on X and Instagram.
