Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Men's Golf
Florida boosts the No. 2 overall ranked class with signees Jessy Huebner and Giuseppe Puebla.
The group gives Florida the No. 2 ranked class by both Golf Channel and Golfweek. Also UF is the only school to sign two ranked amateurs in the top-179 as Huebner is tabbed No. 111 and Puebla No. 119.
"This is one of the best signing classes in the history of the University of Florida men's golf program, " said Deacon. "Having two of the top three ranked players in the country who are from the state of Florida is incredibly unique and exciting. We could not be prouder signing these studs today."
Jessy Huebner | Port St. Lucie, Fla. | Imagine Learning Academy- Ranked No. 111 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings (11/4)
- The No. 2 ranked recruit in the Class of 2027 and No. 3 junior overall by AJGA
- Two-time AJGA First Team All-American (2025, 2026)
- Listed at No. 2 by Golf Channel and Golfweek in Class of 2027 Rankings
- Helped USA win the 2026 Junior President's Cup
- Paired with teammate and fellow signee Giuseppe Puebla to earn a point
- Champion 2026 AJGA Wyndham Invitational and runner-up in 2025
- Tied for 5th at the AJGA Rolex Tournament of Champions
- Finished 8th at the 2026 Terra Cotta Invitational
- Quaterfinalist at the 2026 North & South Amateur Championship
"I've had my eye on Jessy Huebner for a very long time. He's athletic, talented, and extremely competitive. He has dominated junior golf at times and made a seamless transition to the amateur game over the past year.
Although his recent accomplishments are impressive, we believe his best golf is ahead of him. He's soft spoken and hard working which is a perfect fit for our culture. His potential is limitless. Dudley Hart and I are honored and excited to get to work with him."
Huebner on why Florida:
"I signed with Florida because of the incredible coaching staff paired with the accessibility to play all year round. Also this a top academic school with a program that has a proven history of developing great golfers."
Giuseppe Puebla | Royal Palm Beach, Fla. | Florida Virtual School
- Ranked No. 119 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings (11/4)
- The No. 5 recruit in the Class of 2027 and No. 9 overall junior by AJGA
- Two-time AJGA First Team All-American (2025, 2026)
- Tabbed No. 3 by Golf Channel and No. 4 Golfweek in Class of 2027 Rankings
- Competed in the 2026 U.S. Open Championship at Shinnecock Hills
- Qualified for the U.S. Open by earning co-medalist honors in final qualifying, posting a 7-under 137 to tie with PGA Tour player Ben Silverman
- Member of the USA National Junior Team
- Helped USA win the 2026 Junior President's Cup
- Paired with teammate and fellow signee Jessy Huebner to win a point
- Part of the 2025 USA Junior Ryder Cup Winning Team
- Competed on the Korn Ferry Tour at the 2025 Astara Chile Classic
- Runner-up finishes at the 2025 Boy's Junior PGA Championship and AJGA RLX Polo Classic
- Tied for 3rd at the 2026 Terra Cotta Invitational
Deacon on Puebla:
"Gius is one of the most accomplished players we've landed in my time at Florida. He's a natural ball striker with world class touch around the greens. He displayed his gifts this past year relentlessly contending in AJGA Invitationals and qualifying for the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.
Along with his accomplishments on the golf course, he brings leadership qualities that are extremely hard to find. He's kind, tough, and has an unmatched passion for the game. Coach Dudley Hart and I are extremely excited to watch him grow as a player and teammate during his career at Florida."
Puebla on why Florida:
"Florida was a perfect fit for me with the team environment, coaching staff and being close to home. What makes this place special is the standard UF strives in both academics and sports."
