Southern Nazarene Finishes Third at Crusader Cup

Frost delay shortens tournament to two rounds at Hackberry Creek Country Club

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Southern Nazarene University's men's golf team turned in its strongest team performance in over two years at the 2026 Crusader Cup, finishing tied for third place at Hackberry Creek Country Club in Irving, Texas. Originally scheduled as a three-round tournament, a frost delay shortened the event to two rounds on the 7,013-yard course.

Why it matters

The Crusader Cup is an important annual college golf tournament, and Southern Nazarene's third-place finish represents a significant improvement for the team compared to their recent performances.

The details

Southern Nazarene shot a combined team score of 588 over the two rounds, tying them for third place with another school. The tournament was originally scheduled for three rounds but was shortened to two due to a frost delay.

  • The 2026 Crusader Cup tournament took place on February 25, 2026.
  • The event was originally scheduled for three rounds but was shortened to two rounds due to a frost delay.

The players

Southern Nazarene University

A private Christian university located in Bethany, Oklahoma, with a men's golf team that competed in the 2026 Crusader Cup.

Hackberry Creek Country Club

The golf course in Irving, Texas that hosted the 2026 Crusader Cup tournament.

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The takeaway

Southern Nazarene's strong third-place finish at the Crusader Cup demonstrates the team's continued improvement and competitiveness within the college golf landscape.