Texas Women's Golf Finishes 7th at Moon Golf Invitational

Longhorns unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities in windy conditions

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The No. 9 Texas women's golf team finished in 7th place at the Moon Golf Invitational in Melbourne, Florida, closing at 16-over par. Head coach Laura Ianello cited the team's inability to capitalize on key birdie opportunities and struggles with their short game in the windy conditions as factors in their step back from their consistent top finishes this season.

Why it matters

The Moon Golf Invitational provided valuable feedback for the Longhorns on areas that need improvement as they prepare for upcoming competitions. Ianello emphasized the importance of using this experience to sharpen their wedge play and tighten up their scoring inside 100 yards.

The details

Texas junior Farah O'Keefe recorded her third consecutive even-par 72 to tie for 8th and secure her 6th top-10 finish of the season. Longhorn junior Selina Liao shot an even-par 72 in the final round, tying for 25th. Texas junior Lauren Kim tied for 37th after opening her final round with back-to-back birdies. Senior Cindy Hsu finished tied for 59th, and sophomore Alisa Inprasit posted a 1-over 73, her best round of the event, finishing in 66th place. The Longhorns shot 4-over in the final round, while the Auburn Tigers won the team title at 7-under par.

  • The Moon Golf Invitational took place on Tuesday, February 18, 2026 in Melbourne, Florida.

The players

Laura Ianello

The head coach of the Texas women's golf team.

Farah O'Keefe

A junior on the Texas women's golf team who tied for 8th place and recorded her 6th top-10 finish of the season.

Selina Liao

A junior on the Texas women's golf team who shot an even-par 72 in the final round, tying for 25th place.

Lauren Kim

A junior on the Texas women's golf team who tied for 37th place after opening her final round with back-to-back birdies.

Cindy Hsu

A senior on the Texas women's golf team who finished tied for 59th place.

Alisa Inprasit

A sophomore on the Texas women's golf team who posted a 1-over 73, her best round of the event, finishing in 66th place.

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What they’re saying

“We didn't capitalize on key birdie opportunities.”

— Laura Ianello, Texas women's golf head coach (The Daily Texan)

“This wasn't our strongest week. The conditions were challenging and windy, but ultimately our short games held us back. Over the next 11 days, we will place a strong emphasis on sharpening our wedge play and tightening up scoring inside 100 yards as we prepare for the Darius Rucker.”

— Laura Ianello, Texas women's golf head coach (The Daily Texan)

“Moments like this are valuable. They remind us that we must continue to train harder and smarter to be fully prepared for our next event.”

— Laura Ianello, Texas women's golf head coach (The Daily Texan)

What’s next

Texas will travel to the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate from March 2-4 in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

The takeaway

The Moon Golf Invitational performance highlights the need for the Texas women's golf team to sharpen their short game and wedge play in order to capitalize on scoring opportunities, especially in challenging conditions, as they prepare for upcoming competitions.