University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
11/11/2026 6:51:00 PM | Men's Golf
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Southern Miss men's golf head coach Eddie Brescher announced the addition of two players to the 2027 signing class on National Signing Day. The Golden Eagles welcome Chaipattana "CJ" Jensaiklang (Bangkok, Thailand/Assumption College Thonburi) and Joshua "Belt" Owens (Madison, Miss./Madison Ridgeland Academy).
"Southern Miss golf definitely got better today," said Brescher. "The addition of these two world-class players is a testament to how much they believe they can reach the highest levels of golf at our place. I am excited to have them in our program this coming fall."
Owens, from Madison, Miss., attends Madison Ridgeland Academy and enters the program as the No. 14 player in Mississippi by Junior Golf Hub Rankings. He compiled a strong 2025-26 campaign that includes a win at the Randy Watkins Junior, a tie for ninth at the Gulf States Boys Junior PGA Championship and an eighth-place finish at the Allstate Sugar Bowl Tommy Moore Memorial.
"Belt is an amazing player," said Brescher. "He is very mature on the course and has a strong golf IQ when managing his game and how he plays high-level golf. An amazing student who was raised by a first-class family, Belt has the potential to have a stellar career for our team."
Jensaiklang, from Bangkok, Thailand, attends Assumption College Thonburi and enters the program ranked No. 166 overall and No. 89 in the Class of 2027 by Junior Golf Hub Rankings. He compiled a strong summer in 2026 that includes runner-up finishes at the FCG Callaway Collegiate Championship and the FCG International Collegiate Championship, a tie for seventh at the FCG Callaway World Championship and a tie for 20th at the 19th FCG International Championship.
"CJ is a power guy," said Brescher. "He is a big, strong kid who can utilize his power to attack courses. Couple that with a strong short-game foundation and you have an elite player skill set at a young age. I am excited to coach him through his collegiate years and help develop him by pushing him to succeed at the highest level."
Follow the Golden Eagles on Instagram (@southernmissmg) for the latest information. Southern Miss returns to action on Feb. 7-9 for the Campadres Collegiate.
