Midland College Golf Team Placed Second in Waco
The Midland College men's golf team secured a runner-up finish at the Waco River Classic tournament.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Golf
Midland College finished in second place at the Waco River Classic after recording a total of 859 strokes over three rounds. The team trailed event winner Hutchinson Community College, which finished with a total score of 852.
Why it matters
The tournament performance highlights the current competitive standing of Midland College among regional collegiate golf programs. Consistency across the three-round event was critical in holding off McLennan Community College for the second-place spot.
Midland College carded a cumulative 859, while individual standout Charlie Rusbridge led the field with 207 total strokes. Jasper Pippig tied for fifth place with a score of 213, and Kalle Blixt tied for ninth with 214.
The players
Midland College
Midland College is a public community college located in Midland, Texas, that supports a competitive men's golf program.
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson Community College is a Kansas-based institution whose men's golf team won the Waco River Classic tournament.
Charlie Rusbridge
Charlie Rusbridge is a golfer who participated in the Waco River Classic and recorded a total score of 207.
Jasper Pippig
Jasper Pippig is a golfer for Midland College who finished the tournament tied for fifth place individually.
Kalle Blixt
Kalle Blixt is a golfer representing Midland College who achieved a top-ten individual finish at the event.
The details
Hosted at Bear Ridge Golf Course, the tournament saw Midland College complete rounds of 290, 276, and 293. McLennan Community College took third place with 862, followed by Texas A&M-Victoria with 868 and a fifth-place tie between Western Texas College and New Mexico Junior College at 881.
Timeline
The Waco River Classic tournament concluded on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Midland College is scheduled to compete in the Wyoming Oil City Collegiate on October 12-13, 2026.
The Big Picture
This performance factors into the broader season narrative as programs track their standings against the NJCAA Men's Golf Championship qualification standards. Securing a high finish early in the academic year helps establish the necessary momentum for spring postseason contention.
Midland College successfully prevented McLennan Community College from leapfrogging them in the final standings by a margin of three strokes. The team's B squad also gained tournament experience, finishing in a tie for 10th place with a total of 906.
The takeaway
Success in early-season tournaments like the Waco River Classic provides vital experience for young rosters before the spring championship push. Players looking to improve should focus on maintaining consistency across all three rounds to mirror the performance of top-tier finishers.
What happens next
Midland College will continue its fall season at the Wyoming Oil City Collegiate, which is scheduled for October 12-13, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on regional tournaments, visit the Golf section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Midland Reporter-Telegram.
