Laredo, Texas, February 16, 2026
The University of North Texas men’s golf team is set to participate in the Border Olympics at Laredo Country Club. This tournament serves as a critical early-season event for the team as they face off against 12 other collegiate teams. The tournament consists of 54 holes, with 36 holes played on the first day followed by 18 holes on the second. Despite recent strong performances, this competitive field will challenge UNT as they aim to assess their progress in the spring season.
Laredo, Texas – The University of North Texas (UNT) men’s golf team begins competition in the Border Olympics today, February 16, 2026, at Laredo Country Club. This tournament marks the team’s second event of the spring season, where they will play 36 holes today followed by 18 holes on February 17, 2026. Both days will feature an 8 a.m. shotgun start.
The Border Olympics is a 54-hole tournament hosting 13 teams, including UNT, Houston, Houston Christian, Illinois State, Lamar, Louisiana, New Mexico State, Sam Houston, Tarleton State, Troy, UT Rio Grande Valley, and Wright State. The tournament takes place on a par-72 course that spans 7,257 yards in length.
UNT’s roster for the tournament includes James Tureskis, Alex Huang, Blake Keen, Joe Stover, and Rafael Estrada, with Dylan Allen as an alternate who can be added to the lineup following the first round.
In their last outing, the Mean Green wrapped up the fall session of their 2025-26 schedule at the Everett Buick GMC Classic in Little Rock, Arkansas, where Alex Huang delivered an impressive 8-under par performance, achieving his second top-10 finish. The season also saw other players reach their best placings, with Kalle Svederman finishing T25, Noah Blaickner T41, and Blake Keen T50.
The Border Olympics provides a vital early-season challenge for UNT, allowing them to assess their skills and progress against a competitive field as they head into the rest of the spring schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Border Olympics?
The Border Olympics is a 54-hole men’s golf tournament featuring a 13-team field, including UNT, Houston, Houston Christian, Illinois State, Lamar, Louisiana, New Mexico State, Sam Houston, Tarleton State, Troy, UT Rio Grande Valley, and Wright State. The event is held at Laredo Country Club, a par-72 course measuring 7,257 yards.
When does the tournament start?
The tournament begins on Monday, February 16, 2026, with 36 holes scheduled for the first day, followed by the final 18 holes on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Play will commence each day at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start.
Who is representing UNT in the tournament?
UNT’s lineup for the tournament includes James Tureskis, Alex Huang, Blake Keen, Joe Stover, and Rafael Estrada. Dylan Allen will serve as an alternate and can be substituted into the lineup at any time after the opening round.
How did UNT perform in their previous tournament?
In their previous outing, the Mean Green concluded the fall portion of their 2025-26 schedule at the Everett Buick GMC Classic in Little Rock, Arkansas. Alex Huang led the team with an 8-under par performance, securing his second top-10 finish of his career. Four of the five starters achieved their best placements of the season, including Kalle Svederman (T25), Noah Blaickner (T41), and Blake Keen (T50).
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