Kent's notable performance includes losing to Arizona State’s Josele Ballester in the U.S. Amateur final at Hazeltine last August.

Noah Kent, the U.S. Amateur runner-up and a sophomore at Iowa, has announced his transfer to the University of Florida as of December 21, 2024.

Kent entered the NCAA transfer portal earlier in December and will have two years of eligibility remaining when he joins the Gators in fall 2025.

Due to NCAA rules, Kent is prohibited from competing for Florida in the spring of 2025 but can still participate for Iowa during that time.

Currently, Kent is ranked No. 69 in the national collegiate golf rankings and No. 197 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.

He has established himself as a strong player, achieving four top-13 finishes in four starts for Iowa this fall.

This transfer is a significant boost for Florida's golf program, which previously won the NCAA team title two years ago and is currently ranked No. 14 nationally.

However, Kent's arrival creates a crowded roster situation for Florida, which will face SEC-imposed roster limitations next fall, capping teams at eight players.