Texas Longhorns junior Farah O'Keefe captured the individual national title at the 2026 NCAA Women's Golf Championship on Monday.
By shooting a final-round 2-under 70, O'Keefe secured a two-stroke victory, finishing the medal-play portion of the NCAA golf tournament with a strong 12-under par.
O'Keefe navigated a chaotic back nine that featured only two pars. She subsequently survived a shanked shot on the 14th hole, scrambling quickly to salvage a bogey.
Despite the mounting pressure, the Texas standout never lost her composure or her lead.
She turned the momentum around late in the round, hitting a wedge within six feet to birdie the 17th hole. Then, she sealed her national title by rolling in a 20-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th.
Farah O'Keefe Makes Texas Women's Golf History
With the win, O'Keefe became just the third player in Texas women's gof history to win an individual NCAA golf crown. She joins the ranks of Heather Bowie (1997) and Charlotta Sorenstam (1993).
Her performance also earned her an automatic entry into the upcoming US Women's Open.
O'Keefe finished two strokes ahead of Stanford golf star and US Women's Amateur champion Megha Ganne. She also propelled Texas into the team quarterfinal bracket, where it will face Eastern Michigan.
Where to Watch the 2026 NCAA Women's Golf Tournament
The NCAA golf tournament's match-play quarterfinals and semifinals tee off on Tuesday, with the championship match on Wednesday. Live coverage continues on The Golf Channel.
