WKU Men's Golf Team Navigates Tough Conditions at Military City Collegiate

Hilltoppers currently in 12th place after first round, look to climb leaderboard on final day

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Western Kentucky University (WKU) men's golf team is competing in the inaugural Military City Collegiate tournament at TPC San Antonio's Canyons Course. After the first round, the Hilltoppers are in 12th place with a team score of 310 (+22). Play was suspended due to darkness, with the remainder of round two and full third round scheduled for Tuesday. Trevor Drew is leading WKU, currently tied for 18th place with a two-round total of 150 (+6).

Why it matters

The Military City Collegiate is a new addition to the collegiate golf calendar, hosted by UTSA and sponsored by USAA. The tournament aims to celebrate San Antonio's identity as 'Military City, USA®' and provide a competitive platform for collegiate golfers. WKU's performance at this event will be an early test of their season and an opportunity to build momentum heading into the rest of their schedule.

The details

In the first round, the Hilltoppers were led by Trevor Drew, who carded a 74 (+2). Will Easterlin had the team's best score so far, shooting a 71 (-1) in the second round after an opening 78 (+6). Other WKU golfers include Rafe Blankenship (154, +10), Gage Doyle (154, +10), and Joseph Agee (157, +13). Ethan Smith, competing as an individual, shot a 79 (+7) in the first round.

  • The first round of the Military City Collegiate was played on Monday, February 24, 2026.
  • Play was suspended due to darkness after most teams had begun their second round on Monday.
  • The remainder of round two and the full third round are scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2026.

The players

Trevor Drew

A member of the WKU men's golf team, currently tied for 18th place with a two-round total of 150 (+6).

Will Easterlin

A member of the WKU men's golf team, shot a 71 (-1) in the second round after an opening 78 (+6), bringing his total to 149 (+5) - the team's best score so far.

Rafe Blankenship

A member of the WKU men's golf team, posted consistent scores of 77 (+5) in both rounds, totaling 154 (+10).

Gage Doyle

A member of the WKU men's golf team, finished with a total of 154 (+10) after shooting 81 (+9) and 73 (+1).

Joseph Agee

A member of the WKU men's golf team, improved his score in the second round, carding a 76 (+4) after an opening 81 (+9), for a total of 157 (+13).

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What’s next

The Hilltoppers will aim to climb the leaderboard as they complete the second round and play the third round on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.

The takeaway

The Military City Collegiate provides a unique opportunity for collegiate golfers to compete in a tournament that celebrates San Antonio's military heritage. WKU's performance at this event will be an early test of their season and a chance to build momentum heading into the rest of their schedule.