Nov 11 | Men's Golf
England's Albie Beeston and Denmark's Max Bendixen sign National Letters of Intent with the Scarlet Knights
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers men's golf head coach Rob Shutte announced Wednesday the signing of Albie Beeston (Fleet, England) and Max Bendixen (Kongens Lyngby, Denmark) to National Letters of Intent. Both will join the Scarlet Knights for the 2027-28 season.
The pair bring a strong international résumé to Piscataway. Beeston finished third at the 2026 Carris Trophy, the English Boys' U18 Strokeplay Championship, and won the 2026 Boys' County Champion of Champions title. Bendixen is a member of the Danish national team and a two-time international tournament winner.
"Both of these guys come from great families, both are accomplished international players, and both are big kids," Shutte said. "Most importantly, they picked Rutgers because they want to be here. Rutgers was a first-choice school for both of them. They see what we're doing, and we're very much aligned. I think that will show in the way they go about their business."
Beeston and Bendixen continue a recent run of international talent arriving On the Banks, a pipeline strengthened by the addition of assistant coach Patrick Spraggs, a former standout amateur and professional golfer in England.
"We've certainly had a run of internationals now, and one of the things Coach Spraggs brought to the table is that he's a very accomplished international player himself," Shutte said. "With Rutgers' location and access to major airports, we're an attractive place for international golfers from Europe and beyond, and we don't want to miss those opportunities. At the same time, we love good American players, and we'll always continue to bring in talented American players as well."
Albie Beeston | Fleet, England
"Albie's energy for this program is incredible," Shutte said. "He visited about a year ago and committed shortly after, and he brings the juice in every conversation you have with him. He's had an incredible summer, going from a known commodity to one of the very best players in England, which is saying something because they have great golf over there. He's another big kid, a monster in terms of size and strength, and he can flight the ball down and play Big Ten golf in tough conditions."
- Finished third at the 2026 Carris Trophy (English Boys' U18 Strokeplay Championship) at Northamptonshire County GC, closing with a 67 capped by an eagle on the final hole
- His top-three finish was the second-best by a Hampshire player at the Carris Trophy in roughly 20 years
- Won the 2026 Boys' County Champion of Champions title at Woodhall Spa's Hotchkin Course, rallying from an opening 76 with a 69 that included a birdie-eagle finish before winning on the fourth playoff hole
- Made his Hampshire first-team debut in May 2026, becoming the third-youngest player to appear for the county this century
- Went unbeaten (4-0) in his first South East League matches for Hampshire in 2026
- England Boys Team Member and Hampshire U18 & Men's First team member
Max Bendixen | Kongens Lyngby, Denmark | Søllerød Golfklub
"I've known Max for a couple of years now. I actually met his father and his sisters first, walking down the fairway watching him win a big match at the European Boys' Team Championship," Shutte said. "He comes from an incredible, very athletic Danish family. He's a monster in terms of size and strength, he's a dual citizen of the U.S. and Denmark, he understands high-level golf and he's mature beyond his years. There are a number of things that tell you he can play Big Ten golf."
- Member of the Danish national team, selected by the Danish Golf Union (Dansk Golf Union) for the 2025 and 2026 seasons
- Won the 2025 Mason Championship (EDGE) at Tróia Golf in Portugal
- Won the 2024 Danish Youth Open at Køge Golf Klub, firing a final-round 65 (-7) to come from five shots back and earn the title (70-73-65)
- Finished third at the 2024 Danish Match Play Championship and second at the 2024 Dragør Pokalen
- Competed in the 2025 Boys Amateur Championship and the 2026 Brabazon Trophy (English Men's Amateur Strokeplay Championship)
- 2026 results include a third-place finish at the Furesøpokalen
- Spent a year attending high school in Florida
