Kiara Romero breaks Oregon record with fifth career win at Chevron Collegiate

World No. 1 amateur claims medalist honors as Oregon finishes runner-up in Houston

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The world's No. 1 ranked amateur Kiara Romero captured her fifth collegiate title on Tuesday at the Chevron Collegiate at the Golf Club of Houston, breaking the program record for career individual wins and further cementing her dominance at the college level. Romero closed with a steady 3-under 69 to finish at 11-under 205, winning by four shots. The victory moves her past Kendra Little for the most wins in Oregon history and marks her first of the season.

Why it matters

Romero's latest triumph adds to her already decorated résumé, which includes wins at the Annika Intercollegiate, San Diego State Classic, Big Ten Championship, and NCAA Gold Canyon Regional. Her success at the college level has announced her as one of the brightest young stars in the amateur game.

The details

Romero entered the final round with a one-shot lead and wasted little time asserting control, making birdies at Nos. 3 and 4 before playing a composed back nine that included a closing birdie at the 18th to seal the title. She led the field with 18 birdies for the week and has now finished inside the top three in five of six starts this year.

  • Romero captured the 2023 U.S. Girls' Junior Championship prior to her collegiate success.
  • Romero's previous collegiate wins include the Annika Intercollegiate in September 2023, the San Diego State Classic in February 2024, the Big Ten Championship in April 2025, and the NCAA Gold Canyon Regional in May 2025.
  • Romero's latest victory at the Chevron Collegiate marks her first win of the 2026 season.

The players

Kiara Romero

The world's No. 1 ranked amateur who has dominated the college golf scene, breaking the Oregon program record for career individual wins with her fifth title.

Kendra Little

The previous record holder for most career individual wins at Oregon, which Romero has now surpassed.

Helen Yeung

A sophomore at North Carolina who finished T-2 at 7-under par.

Megan Streicher

A senior at North Carolina who finished T-4 at 6-under par.

Marie Prats-Rigual

A sophomore at North Carolina who finished T-11th at 2-under par.

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The takeaway

Kiara Romero's continued dominance at the college level has cemented her status as one of the brightest young stars in amateur golf, and her record-breaking fifth career win at the Chevron Collegiate further solidifies her place as the world's top-ranked amateur player.