DBU Women's Golf Aims for Fifth Rattler Invitational Title

Patriots seek to extend dominance at annual tournament in San Antonio

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The No. 4 Dallas Baptist University (DBU) women's golf team is set to compete in the Rattler Invitational on February 23-24 at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas. The Patriots, led by Head Coach Kenny Trapp, are seeking their fifth tournament title after winning the event three consecutive years from 2018 to 2020.

Why it matters

DBU has consistently performed well this season, finishing no lower than fourth in any tournament. The team's top-ranked golfers, Ella Cheek, Gracie Grant, and Madison Ude, will look to lead the Patriots to victory and help Coach Trapp reach a career milestone of 100 tournament wins, a first for a Division II coach.

The details

The Patriots' starting five for the Rattler Invitational will be Ella Cheek, Gracie Grant, Sidney Robertson, Chloe Sirkin, and Madison Ude, with Presley Bolado competing as an individual. DBU is joined in the field by two other ranked teams from the Lone Star Conference: No. 18 UT Tyler and No. 18 St. Mary's.

  • The Rattler Invitational will take place on February 23-24, 2026.
  • DBU last won the Rattler Invitational in 2020.

The players

Ella Cheek

DBU's top-ranked golfer, currently ranked No. 4 in Division II.

Gracie Grant

DBU golfer ranked No. 17 in Division II.

Madison Ude

DBU golfer ranked No. 22 in Division II.

Kenny Trapp

Head Coach of the DBU women's golf team, currently has 94 career tournament victories and is seeking to become the first Division II coach to reach 100 wins.

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What’s next

The Patriots will look to continue their strong play and capture their fifth Rattler Invitational title, which would be a significant milestone for Head Coach Kenny Trapp's career.

The takeaway

DBU's women's golf team has established itself as a dominant force in the Lone Star Conference, and their pursuit of a fifth Rattler Invitational title and Coach Trapp's 100th career win will be a key storyline to follow as the tournament unfolds.