Houston Academy wins Raider/Eagle Invitational golf tournament

Eighth grader Mac Steltenpohl rallies from behind to take individual title

Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:19am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high school golf tournament, with overlapping planes of green fairways, sand traps, and shadowy player silhouettes, conveying the dynamic energy of the competition.Houston Academy's golf team celebrates their tournament victory, their young star's individual title hinting at the program's promising future.Dothan Today

The Houston Academy boys' golf team won the Raider/Eagle Invitational tournament on Tuesday, with eighth grader Mac Steltenpohl overcoming an early five-stroke deficit to claim the individual championship at the Dothan Country Club in Dothan, Alabama.

Why it matters

This victory continues Houston Academy's strong performance in high school golf, with the team and individual titles demonstrating the depth of talent on the squad. For the young Steltenpohl, the comeback win is an impressive early-career achievement that could foreshadow future success.

The details

Steltenpohl, an eighth grader at Houston Academy, struggled early in the round but rallied to overtake the lead and win the individual title. The Houston Academy team also claimed the overall tournament championship.

  • The Raider/Eagle Invitational golf tournament took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Mac Steltenpohl

An eighth grader at Houston Academy who won the individual title at the Raider/Eagle Invitational golf tournament.

Houston Academy

The high school that won the team title at the Raider/Eagle Invitational golf tournament.

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The takeaway

Houston Academy's golf program continues to develop elite young talent, with eighth grader Mac Steltenpohl's comeback victory demonstrating the team's depth and bright future in the sport.