A&M-Victoria Golf Takes Third at Fall Classic
The Jaguars hold third place through 36 holes while Charlie Ward makes an albatross on the final hole.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Golf
The Texas A&M University-Victoria men's golf team sits in third place after the opening 36 holes of the Fall Classic. Charlie Ward provided a tournament highlight by recording an albatross on the par-5 18th hole at The Club at Colony Creek.
Why it matters
The performance keeps the Jaguars in contention as they compete against an eight-team field to climb the leaderboard. The rare albatross recorded by Ward adds a historical milestone to the program's recent tournament history.
The A&M-Victoria A team finished with a total of 570 strokes, trailing the tournament-leading 551 recorded by Our Lady of the Lake University. Individual leader Alexander Marshall holds a 134-stroke total across the first two rounds.
The players
Charlie Ward
He is a member of the A&M-Victoria men's golf team who successfully recorded an albatross on the 18th hole.
Alexander Marshall
He is the current individual leader of the Fall Classic with a 134-stroke total.
Leo Molino
He is a competing golfer who completed his first 36 holes with a total score of 136.
The details
Competing at The Club at Colony Creek, the A&M-Victoria A team posted back-to-back rounds of 285 to secure their current standing among nine participating schools. Ward reached the rare feat by holing out his second shot on the par-5 18th hole to finish the day at 150 strokes.
Timeline
Monday, October 19, 2026: The Fall Classic opening day concluded.
2025: Brandon Gratton previously recorded an albatross for the program.
2024: Paul Chopin previously recorded an albatross for the program.
Season Trajectory
Charlie Ward's albatross follows the rare program milestones set by Brandon Gratton in 2025 and Paul Chopin in 2024. This performance reinforces the competitive baseline for the Jaguars as they look to close the gap on tournament leaders Blinn College.
The A&M-Victoria A team's 570-stroke total leaves them 19 strokes behind the leaders and 1 stroke behind second-place Blinn College. Fans monitoring the leaderboard should watch for whether the team can maintain their consistency in the final rounds to surpass the field.
The takeaway
An albatross is one of the rarest feats in golf, occurring when a player finishes a hole in three strokes under par. The Jaguars' ability to maintain a top-three position while achieving such rare milestones demonstrates strong momentum for the remainder of the season.
Further reading
Find more local tournament updates on the Victoria Golf page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Victoria Advocate.
