Texas women's golf has a new star rising, and her name is Farah O'Keefe. This week, the Longhorns standout earned a spot on the WGCA Player of the Year watch-list—a major honor that signals she's among the elite in college golf.
O'Keefe, recently named the 2026 SEC Golfer of the Year, is currently ranked No. 1 in women's college golf and sits at No. 4 in the world amateur rankings. Her season has been nothing short of spectacular: she's won three collegiate events and finished in the top-10 in all 10 of her tournaments. Beyond college competition, she was the low amateur at the Chevron Championship on the LPGA Tour, and she's already secured spots on Team USA for the Curtis Cup and Palmer Cup this summer.
In other Texas sports news, the baseball team is getting a facelift at Disch-Falk Field, as head coach Jim Schlossnagle confirmed changes to the playing surface. Meanwhile, iconic coaches Mack Brown and Pete Carroll are set to face off at the adidas Polynesian Bowl. On the recruiting front, the Longhorns are tracking top prospects across multiple sports, including early enrollee freshmen from spring football and key targets in the 2027 class. Texas softball also heads into the SEC tournament with a chance to boost its NCAA resume.
For Longhorns fans, this is a season of milestones and momentum—and O'Keefe's recognition is just the latest reason to wear burnt orange with pride.