No. 4 Gators Golf Earns Fifth Victory to Conclude Regular Season

The Gators have won five team titles in consecutive seasons as Paula Francisco led UF with a solo third at 9-under in the regular season finale.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 1:40am

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The No. 4 Florida women's golf team concluded the regular season with a fifth tournament victory on Sunday at the Clemson Invitational. Florida has now won five team titles in consecutive seasons for just the third time in program history. The Gators entered the final round with a three-stroke lead and held off No. 8 Arkansas by a single shot to win the tournament at 17-under overall. Paula Francisco had the top finish for Florida, shooting a bogey-free 69 (-3) to finish solo third at 9-under across 54 holes with 15 birdies.

Why it matters

The Gators' five consecutive tournament wins demonstrate the team's consistent excellence and ability to perform at a high level throughout the regular season. This success positions the team well for the postseason and potential NCAA championship contention.

The details

Florida entered the final round with a three-stroke lead and held off No. 8 Arkansas by a single shot to win the tournament at 17-under overall for its fourth lowest tournament score by par this season. Paula Francisco had the top finish for Florida, shooting her sixth consecutive round under par and team-best 13th of the season with a bogey-free 69 (-3) to finish solo third at 9-under across 54 holes with 15 birdies.

  • The Gators concluded the regular season on Sunday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Florida Gators Women's Golf Team

The No. 4 ranked women's golf team of the University of Florida, which has won five tournament titles in consecutive seasons.

Paula Francisco

A member of the Florida Gators women's golf team who finished solo third at the Clemson Invitational with a 9-under score across 54 holes.

Arkansas Razorbacks Women's Golf Team

The No. 8 ranked women's golf team of the University of Arkansas, which finished runner-up to the Florida Gators at the Clemson Invitational.

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What’s next

The Gators will now prepare for the postseason, including the SEC Championship and NCAA Regional tournaments, as they look to contend for a national championship.

The takeaway

The Florida Gators women's golf team has demonstrated its dominance throughout the regular season, winning five tournaments in a row. This success positions the team as a top contender for the NCAA championship as they enter the postseason.