Texas Tech Golfer Hurtova Leads After First Day in Tucson

Red Raiders sit tied for fifth in 15-team field after opening rounds

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Texas Tech's Klara Hurtova sits in sixth place at 2-under par through 35 holes, leading the Red Raiders who are tied for fifth in the 15-team field at the Thunderbird Intercollegiate in Tucson, Arizona. Teammate Lauren Zaretsky is tied for seventh at even par after the first two rounds, giving Tech two players in the top 10 heading into the final round.

Why it matters

The strong start for Texas Tech's women's golf team at this high-profile tournament could help boost their national ranking and set them up for a successful season. The Red Raiders are looking to build on their 2025 campaign where they finished 20th at the NCAA Championships.

The details

Hurtova led the way for Tech, sitting in sixth place at 2-under par through 35 holes when play was suspended due to darkness. Cameron Freund is currently tied for 56th at 13-over through 35 holes. Zaretsky is tied for seventh at even par after a steady performance across her first two rounds. Maja Ambroziak is tied for 53rd at 12-over, while Amy Squires sits tied for 66th at 16-over.

  • Play was halted due to darkness on Monday, February 10, 2026 after the first two rounds.
  • The second round will be completed on Tuesday morning, February 11, 2026, followed by the final round.

The players

Klara Hurtova

A Texas Tech golfer who is currently in sixth place at 2-under par through 35 holes.

Lauren Zaretsky

A Texas Tech golfer who is tied for seventh at even par after the first two rounds.

Cameron Freund

A Texas Tech golfer who is currently tied for 56th at 13-over through 35 holes.

Maja Ambroziak

A Texas Tech golfer who is tied for 53rd at 12-over.

Amy Squires

A Texas Tech golfer who is tied for 66th at 16-over.

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What’s next

The second round will be completed on Tuesday morning, February 11, 2026, followed by the final round.

The takeaway

Texas Tech's women's golf team is off to a strong start at the Thunderbird Intercollegiate, with two players in the top 10 after the first two rounds. This performance could help boost the Red Raiders' national ranking and set them up for a successful season.