Texas A&M-Victoria Finished Fourth at Waco River Classic
The Jaguars secured a top-five team finish as two golfers earned individual all-tournament honors in Waco.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Golf
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The Texas A&M University-Victoria men's golf team finished the Waco River Classic with a total score of 868. The team earned fourth place in a 15-team field at the 7,478-yard Bear Ridge Golf Club.
Why it matters
The tournament serves as a key performance marker for the Jaguars as they progress through their fall season schedule. Securing two individual all-tournament placements demonstrates depth in a competitive regional field.
A&M-Victoria finished the event with 43 total birdies and 168 pars. Individually, Charlie Ward finished at 4-under while Florian Simon finished at 3-under, both earning all-tournament honors.
The players
Texas A&M University-Victoria
This is a collegiate institution that competes in men's golf at the university level.
Florian Simon
He is a student-athlete golfer for the A&M-Victoria team who earned all-tournament honors.
Charlie Ward
He is a collegiate golfer representing Texas A&M University-Victoria who secured all-tournament honors.
Hutchinson Community College
This institution operates a competitive collegiate golf program that won the Waco River Classic.
The details
Charlie Ward made an eagle on the par-5 16th hole during his final round of 72 to help secure his third-place tie. Florian Simon climbed the leaderboard by firing a final-round 3-under 69 to finish the tournament tied for fifth.
Timeline
Monday marked the second round where Charlie Ward shot a 69.
Tuesday served as the final round for the Waco River Classic.
Oct. 19-20 is when the Jaguars compete next in the A&M-Victoria Fall Classic.
The Big Picture
The tournament's final-round scoring average of 76.43 provides a performance benchmark relative to broader NCAA collegiate golf scoring trends. This figure helps coaches gauge player consistency against the established difficulty of regional tournament conditions.
The top-five finish positions the Jaguars favorably in the regional standings ahead of their upcoming home tournament. Charlie Ward and Florian Simon have established themselves as scoring leaders for the team with their combined 26 tournament birdies.
The takeaway
Consistent performance in early-season tournaments is vital for building momentum toward championship qualifiers. Athletes can improve scores by focusing on capitalizing on par-5 opportunities, such as the eagle recorded on the 16th hole during this event.
What happens next
The Jaguars are scheduled to compete in the A&M-Victoria Fall Classic taking place on Oct. 19-20 at The Club at Colony Creek.
Further reading
For more updates on regional collegiate events, visit the Golf section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Victoria Advocate.
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