Texas Led First Round of St. Andrews Links Collegiate
The University of Texas captured the lead in both the men’s and women’s team events on the Jubilee Course.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Golf
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The University of Texas men and women both finished the first round at 5 under par to lead the St. Andrews Links Collegiate. Daniel Bennett and Hannah Ounap secured the top spots in their respective individual standings.
Why it matters
The performance positions Texas as the team to beat heading into the second round of stroke play. The current results will determine the pairings for the upcoming medal-match-play finale.
Daniel Bennett carded a 6-under 64 while Hannah Ounap posted a 6-under 66. The Texas men hold a 4-shot lead over St. Andrews, and the women hold a 6-shot lead over Washington.
The players
University of Texas
This is a public research university based in Austin that maintains highly competitive Division I collegiate athletic programs.
Daniel Bennett
He is a collegiate golfer currently competing for the University of Texas men's team.
Hannah Ounap
She is a collegiate golfer currently competing for the University of Texas women's team.
The details
The event opened on the Jubilee Course, which is set to a par of 70 for men and 72 for women. Brock Maulding finished with a 4-under 66 and Hamish Farquharson added a 3-under 67 to round out the strong performance for the participating teams.
Timeline
Monday saw the conclusion of the first round of stroke play.
Tuesday features Round 2 coverage beginning at 9 a.m. ET.
Wednesday marks the medal-match-play finale on the Old Course.
Season Trajectory
This tournament utilizes a distinct format that bridges traditional stroke play with medal-match-play to determine the ultimate team champion. Performance here influences the competitive standing of the programs as they prepare for the broader collegiate golf season.
Texas currently leads the field by 4 shots on the men's side and 6 shots on the women's side heading into Tuesday. These margins determine the seedings for the medal-match-play finale on the Old Course.
The takeaway
The Texas teams have established a significant cushion that provides them with an advantage as they transition from the Jubilee Course. Maintaining this level of consistency will be critical during the match-play format on the Old Course.
What happens next
The second round of stroke play will take place Tuesday at 9 a.m. ET, followed by the medal-match-play finale on Wednesday.
Further reading
For more updates on tournament results, check the latest coverage in Golf.
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