UCLA Men’s Golf Secured Eighth at Ben Hogan Invitational

The Bruins finished the tournament at Colonial Country Club with a total score of 22-over 862.

Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Golf

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UCLA men’s golf placed eighth out of 16 teams at the Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational in Fort Worth. The Bruins navigated challenging pin placements and 95-degree heat to record a final score of 22-over 862.

Why it matters

The tournament served as a demanding test for the Bruins, who faced difficult course conditions and extreme weather. Strong individual performances helped the team maintain its standing against a competitive field.

UCLA shot a combined 22-over 862, with rounds of 1-under 279, 14-over 294, and 9-over 289. Individually, Baylor Larrabee finished tied for 14th with a 2-over 212, followed by Josh Kim at 4-over 214 and Tyler Loree at 7-over 217.

The players

UCLA Men’s Golf Team

This collegiate athletic program represents the University of California, Los Angeles in NCAA Division I golf competitions.

Baylor Larrabee

He is a student-athlete competing for the UCLA men's golf team who finished as the top player for the Bruins at this event.

Josh Kim

He is a collegiate golfer currently competing for the UCLA Bruins men's golf program.

Tyler Loree

He is a member of the UCLA men's golf team participating in the current fall tournament schedule.

The details

Despite the significant difficulty posed by the Colonial Country Club course and high temperatures, the Bruins remained motivated throughout the three-round event. Alex Papayoanou and Matthew Hull contributed to the team effort, tying for 57th and 64th respectively.

The Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational took place this past Monday and Tuesday.
The team is scheduled to travel to Indiana this Friday.
The Fighting Irish Classic begins this coming Sunday.

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Season Trajectory

The Bruins are building momentum during a busy fall schedule as they aim to establish their ranking in the national collegiate field. This performance at the 2026 Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational provides a baseline for the team to address consistency before future high-level events.

UCLA finished at 22-over par, a benchmark that highlights the current scoring average for the team early in the season. These results factor into the team's cumulative scoring average and are critical for their standing in upcoming tournament qualification.

The takeaway

Maintaining consistent play through varying weather conditions remains a primary focus for collegiate golf programs. Players often look to refine their focus and recovery strategies to better handle challenging pin placements in future rounds.