The son of Ryder Cup hero and major champion Henrik Stenson, Karl Stenson, has committed to play golf at the University of Florida.Stenson has confirmed that he will be representing the Florida Gators in one of the most elite golf programmes in the USA.Stenson announced the news of his university commitment on social mediaNot known, clear with picture deskThe 16-year-old rising star is a junior at Circle Christian School in Orlando, Florida, and is ranked 118th in the Universal Golf Ranking.He is also 2,628th in the World Amateur rankings, winning events in his father’s native country Sweden and in Spain last year.Now, Stenson is set to play for the 2023 NCAA Championship winners, with the University of Florida ranked 3rd in the US in 2026.He wrote on social media: “I’m extremely proud and honored to announce that I have verbally committed to play golf at the University of Florida.“I want to sincerely thank head coach J.C. Deacon and associate head coach Dudley Hart for the opportunity, trust, and belief they have shown in me throughout this process. “I’m incredibly excited to join the Gator family, compete at the highest level, and represent the University of Florida on and off the course.“I’m grateful for everyone who has helped me along the way and excited for the work ahead. Go Gators!”Following in his father’s footstepsKarl will be hoping that his university career will help propel him to similar levels that his father Henrik reached. Stenson Sr. has won three Ryder Cups with Team Europe in his career, also winning The Open in 2016 to claim his only major title so far. He also won the Players Championship in 2009, as well as the FedEx Cup in 2013 and an Olympic silver medal.Stenson won The Open in 2016 and is a three-time Ryder Cup winnerGetty - ContributorStenson joined LIV Golf in 2022 as one of their early recruits, in a decision that saw him sacked as Team Europe’s Ryder Cup captain.He was subsequently banned by the DP World Tour and PGA Tour, but he settled his fines and has since regained his membership.The 50-year-old has also recently made his debut in the PGA Tour Champions as part of the senior tour.Another famous name in FloridaStenson’s son, Karl, is going to be playing for the Florida Gators when he heads to university – and he’ll follow another famous name.Currently part of the Gators’ setup is Luke Poulter, son of Ian.British golfing legend Ian Poulter‘s son is ranked eighth in the amateur golf rankings and is closing in on a PGA Tour place.Poulter’s son Luke is also a Florida Gator and a highly-rated amateurGettyHe has been representing Team Great Britain and Ireland against the United States in the Walker Cup at Lahinch Golf Club this weekend.But Luke is also a senior for the Florida Gators, showing Stenson the path that he could also follow when at university.