A&M-Victoria to Host Claud Jacobs Collegiate Invitational

The Jaguars' men's and women's golf teams prepare to tee off in their first spring tournament.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Texas A&M University-Victoria men's and women's golf teams are set to host their annual Claud Jacobs Collegiate Invitational presented by Edward Jones-French Wealth Management and Discover Victoria on February 16-17 at the Victoria Country Club. The Jaguars are seeking their first win at the home tournament since 2023 on the men's side, while the women look to improve on their fourth-place finish from last year.

Why it matters

The Claud Jacobs Collegiate Invitational is a key early-season event for the A&M-Victoria golf programs, allowing them to compete against a strong field of NCAA Division I, II, NAIA, and NJCAA teams on their home course. Strong performances here could set the tone for the rest of the spring season.

The details

The men's team is coming off a strong fall season, setting a new program record for lowest 54-hole total score (842) and lowest tournament score to par (22-under) at the Poss High Country Shootout. Senior Paul Chopin and junior Brandon Gratton both tied the tournament record score to par of 12-under. The women's team is led by Kaitlin Lopez, Laney Glass, and Madeline Pate, with Pate posting three career Top 10 finishes.

  • The tournament begins at 8:30 a.m. on both February 16 and 17.
  • The last time the Jaguars won their home tournament was in 2023 on the men's side.

The players

Alex Acosta

The head coach of the A&M-Victoria men's and women's golf teams.

Paul Chopin

A senior on the A&M-Victoria men's golf team who tied the single-round record of 65 at the Poss High Country Shootout.

Brandon Gratton

A junior on the A&M-Victoria men's golf team who matched Chopin's 204 tournament score at the Poss High Country Shootout.

Kaitlin Lopez

A senior on the A&M-Victoria women's golf team who helped the team to a tie for second place in 2024 at the Claud Jacobs Collegiate Invitational.

Laney Glass

A senior on the A&M-Victoria women's golf team who is playing in her last home tournament.

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What they’re saying

“Our guys are very eager to get going here. There's a lot of excitement with not only the players, but the community. Overall, there's no better way to start than at home and representing Claud Jacobs.”

— Alex Acosta, Head Coach (victoriaadvocate.com)

What’s next

The Jaguars will look to build momentum from their strong fall season performances and defend their home course at the Claud Jacobs Collegiate Invitational.

The takeaway

The Claud Jacobs Collegiate Invitational is a key early-season event for the A&M-Victoria golf programs, allowing them to compete against a strong field of teams on their home course and potentially set the tone for the rest of the spring season.