Texas Women's Golf Wins Betsy Rawls Invitational, Farah O'Keefe Claims Individual Title

The Longhorns secured their fifth tournament win in six years, led by O'Keefe's individual victory.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 2:10am

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The No. 7 University of Texas Women's Golf team won the Betsy Rawls Invitational on Tuesday, finishing 14-over 878 and 21 shots ahead of second-place Arkansas. Farah O'Keefe led the Longhorns, winning her third individual title of the season with a 1-under 215 score. Cindy Hsu finished second individually, and Lauren Kim tied for seventh.

Why it matters

Consistent success in tournaments like the Betsy Rawls Invitational demonstrates the Texas women's golf team's ability to perform under pressure and build momentum as the season progresses. Farah O'Keefe's strong individual performance can also elevate the entire team's confidence and trajectory.

The details

Texas finished the three-round tournament 14-over 878, a full 21 shots ahead of second-place Arkansas. Farah O'Keefe won the individual title with a 1-under 215 score, the only player to finish under par. Cindy Hsu finished second individually at 1-over 217, and Lauren Kim tied for seventh at 7-over 223.

  • The Betsy Rawls Invitational was held on Tuesday, March 18, 2026.
  • This marks the fifth time in the last six years the Longhorns have won the tournament.

The players

Farah O'Keefe

A University of Texas golfer who won the individual title at the Betsy Rawls Invitational with a 1-under 215 score, her third individual title of the season.

Cindy Hsu

A University of Texas golfer who finished second individually at the Betsy Rawls Invitational with a 1-over 217 score.

Lauren Kim

A University of Texas golfer who tied for seventh place at the Betsy Rawls Invitational with a 7-over 223 score.

Laura Ianello

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

Gracie Mayo

A golfer from the University of Oklahoma who finished one stroke behind Lauren Kim.

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What they’re saying

“This is our second team win in a row and second straight week we have had the individual win as well. We are trending up, which is what we want to do this time of the year.”

— Laura Ianello, Head Coach, University of Texas Women's Golf

“Farah O'Keefe is trending player of the year...She is becoming elite. I think probably one of the best college players to play the game, especially here at Texas.”

— Laura Ianello, Head Coach, University of Texas Women's Golf

What’s next

The Longhorns are scheduled to compete next at the Charles Schwab Women's Collegiate Invitational in Fort Worth, Texas, from March 23-24.

The takeaway

The University of Texas women's golf team's consistent success in tournaments like the Betsy Rawls Invitational demonstrates their ability to perform under pressure and build momentum as the season progresses. Farah O'Keefe's individual dominance also elevates the team's confidence and trajectory.