Midland College Golf Team Placed Sixth
The Midland College golf team finished in sixth place at the 2026 Delnor Poss High Country Shootout.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Golf
Midland College's second team secured a sixth-place finish with a total score of 565 at the 2026 Delnor Poss High Country Shootout. The event, held at the Links at Sierra Blanca, saw the school's first team take seventh place with a score of 571.
Why it matters
The tournament served as a competitive benchmark for Midland College against several regional peers. Weatherford College claimed the top spot in the standings, while standout individual performances highlighted the depth of the field.
Midland College second team finished sixth with a total score of 565, while the first team recorded a 571 to place seventh. Weatherford College won the event with a 539 total, followed by New Mexico Junior College at 549 and Odessa College at 553.
The players
Midland College
Midland College is a public community college based in Midland, Texas, that maintains a competitive intercollegiate golf program.
Weatherford College
Weatherford College is a public community college located in Weatherford, Texas, which operates a multi-sport athletic department.
Shijie Li
Shijie Li is a collegiate golfer who secured the medalist title at the 2026 Delnor Poss High Country Shootout.
Kalle Blixt
Kalle Blixt is a collegiate golfer who finished in a tie for seventh place at the tournament.
The details
The tournament was contested over two rounds of stroke play in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Individually, Shijie Li earned medalist honors with a total score of 130, while Kalle Blixt tied for seventh place.
Timeline
The 2026 Delnor Poss High Country Shootout took place September 21-22, 2026.
Midland College will compete at the McLennan-River Classic on September 28, 2026.
The Big Picture
This tournament result provides data points for Midland College as they accumulate scores toward the NJCAA Men's Golf Championship qualification standards. The performance reflects the current level of play as the team works to meet the established benchmarks for post-season entry.
The sixth-place finish provides the coaching staff with specific stroke-count data to adjust the rotation for the upcoming McLennan-River Classic. The team's aggregate scores of 565 and 571 indicate the specific stroke-play improvements needed to close the gap on tournament leaders.
The takeaway
The team's performance highlights the high level of competition within the regional college golf circuit. Improving short-game consistency remains a primary focus as the athletes look toward their next tournament on the schedule.
What happens next
Midland College is scheduled to participate in the McLennan-River Classic on September 28, 2026.
Further reading
Find more updates on the team at Midland Golf.
