The Woodlands, Texas, February 15, 2026
The University of Texas at Arlington women’s golf team is gearing up to compete in the Texas Golf Throwdown at The Woodlands Country Club. The two-day tournament will host 14 collegiate teams, showcasing fierce competition in a 54-hole stroke play format. UTA will feature talented players selected based on recent performances, including a third-place finish at the Jayhawk Invitational. This event serves as a significant opportunity for the Mavericks to demonstrate their skills and prepare for future competitions.
The Woodlands, Texas – The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) women’s golf team is preparing to compete in the Texas Golf Throwdown, a two-day tournament taking place on February 16-17, 2026, at The Woodlands Country Club. This prestigious event hosted by Sam Houston State University will feature a competitive field of 14 teams.
Tournament Details
- Location: The Woodlands Country Club, The Woodlands, Texas
- Dates: February 16-17, 2026
- Format: 54-hole stroke play
- Course: Par 72, 6,311 yards
- Participating Teams: Austin Peay, Cincinnati, Eastern Kentucky, Iowa State, Middle Tennessee, Montana State, Murray State, Nebraska, Oral Roberts, Sam Houston, St. Thomas, Tarleton State, Texas State, and UT Arlington
UTA’s Lineup
The Mavericks will compete with a lineup that includes:
- Nitisha Manikandesh
- Tarini Bhoga
- Nirjara Gulhane
- Salome Arango Marin
- Kamri Gabel
These players have been selected based on their strong performances in recent qualifying rounds.
Recent Performance
In their most recent tournament, the Mavericks claimed third place at the Jayhawk Invitational, achieving their second top-10 finish of the fall season. This performance highlights the team’s readiness to take on the challenges of the Texas Golf Throwdown.
About the Texas Golf Throwdown
The Texas Golf Throwdown is a respected tournament that gathers collegiate golf teams from across the region. It serves as an important stage for athletes to demonstrate their skills and prepare for upcoming conference and national competitions.
As the Mavericks get ready for this competitive event, their recent successes will serve as motivation to excel on the course.
FAQ
The Texas Golf Throwdown is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, February 16-17, 2026.
The tournament will take place at The Woodlands Country Club in The Woodlands, Texas.
The participating teams include Austin Peay, Cincinnati, Eastern Kentucky, Iowa State, Middle Tennessee, Montana State, Murray State, Nebraska, Oral Roberts, Sam Houston, St. Thomas, Tarleton State, Texas State, and UT Arlington.
The UTA women’s golf team lineup consists of Nitisha Manikandesh, Tarini Bhoga, Nirjara Gulhane, Salome Arango Marin, and Kamri Gabel.
The tournament is a 54-hole stroke play event, with 36 holes played on Monday and 18 holes on Tuesday.
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