UCO Bronchos Take Lead at Firekeeper Golf Tournament

Central Oklahoma holds an 8-shot advantage heading into the final round of the regular season event.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:55am

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An abstract, expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors, capturing the dynamic motion and energy of a college golf tournament with golfers' forms dissolving into colorful brushstrokes.The Bronchos' explosive energy and momentum propels them to the top of the leaderboard at the Firekeeper Golf Tournament.Mayetta Today

The Central Oklahoma Bronchos golf team holds the lead after the first two rounds of the Firekeeper Golf Tournament in Mayetta, Kansas. The Bronchos have an 8-shot advantage over the rest of the field as they head into the final round of the regular season event.

Why it matters

This tournament represents the final competition for the Bronchos before the postseason begins. A strong performance and a tournament win would provide valuable momentum for the team heading into the playoffs.

The details

The Bronchos put together a solid opening two rounds at the Firekeeper Golf Course, building up an 8-shot lead over the rest of the field. This is the final regular season event for the team before they shift their focus to the postseason.

  • The tournament took place on Monday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Central Oklahoma Bronchos

The men's golf team from the University of Central Oklahoma, a Division II program located in Edmond, Oklahoma.

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What’s next

The Bronchos will look to hold onto their lead and capture the tournament title in the final round on Tuesday.

The takeaway

The Bronchos' strong performance at the Firekeeper Golf Tournament puts them in a great position to end the regular season on a high note and build momentum heading into the postseason.