UTRGV Golf Team Ranks Ninth After First Day of Clerico
The UTRGV men's golf team sits in ninth place at The Clerico after shooting 23-over in the opening round.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Golf
Competing at Cedar Ridge Country Club in Tulsa, the UTRGV men's golf team currently holds the ninth spot in the tournament standings. Play was suspended due to darkness during the second round, leaving the team two strokes outside the top five.
Why it matters
The tournament results are currently incomplete, as suspension due to darkness has delayed the second round for several participants. The upcoming rounds on Tuesday will determine the final team rankings and individual standings for the field.
The UTRGV team posted a 23-over 303 in the opening round, while UNM leads the field with a 13-over 573 through two rounds. Javier Domingo Calvo climbed 42 spots in the standings, while Gabriel Dulon Villoslada and Brock Porter are tied for 13th place.
The players
UTRGV
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley men's golf team is competing in the tournament hosted by Oral Roberts.
Gabriel Dulon Villoslada
He is a UTRGV team member who holds a two-round score of 144.
Brock Porter
He is a UTRGV team member currently tied for 13th place in the tournament.
Javier Domingo Calvo
He is a UTRGV golfer who improved his standing by 42 spots during the tournament.
Esteban Gonzalez
He is a UTRGV team member who will finish his second round via a shotgun start.
The details
UTRGV players Gabriel Dulon Villoslada and Brock Porter both hold two-round scores of 144, while teammate Bogdan Sandrini sits at 156. The team remains within striking distance of the leaders despite the suspension of play in Oklahoma.
Timeline
The first day of the tournament occurred on October 19, 2026.
The second round is scheduled for completion on October 20, 2026.
Esteban Gonzalez will complete his second round on October 20, 2026, at 7:30 a.m.
The team will begin the third round on October 20, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
Season Trajectory
The Clerico tournament serves as a crucial evaluation point for collegiate teams looking to build momentum for the remainder of the season. UTRGV's ability to maintain a position near the top five is essential for their postseason ranking prospects.
UTRGV remains two strokes out of the top five team spots as they prepare to resume play on Tuesday. The team's final standing will be determined by the conclusion of the second round and the subsequent third round of the tournament.
The takeaway
The UTRGV team faces a pivotal Tuesday as they look to overcome a two-stroke deficit to crack the top five. Consistency across the final rounds will be key to improving their overall standing in the tournament.
What happens next
The tournament concludes on October 20, 2026, following the completion of the second round and the final third round of play.
Further reading
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