Humble, Texas, February 25, 2026
Kiara Romero, the top amateur golfer globally, claimed her fifth collegiate victory at the Chevron Collegiate, setting a new record for career individual wins at the University of Oregon. With a final score of 11-under 205, she outperformed her competitors by four strokes. The Oregon women’s golf team secured a solid second place in the tournament, demonstrating their strength in the field. Romero’s impressive track record also includes accolades such as the 2023 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship title and the 2025 Big Ten Women’s Golfer of the Year recognition.
Humble, Texas – Kiara Romero, the world’s No. 1 amateur golfer, achieved her fifth collegiate victory at the Chevron Collegiate, breaking the University of Oregon’s record for career individual wins. Romero secured the win with a final-round score of 3-under 69, finishing the tournament at 11-under 205, which placed her four strokes clear of her closest competitors.
The Oregon women’s golf team, currently ranked No. 3 in the nation, finished in second place among a 17-team field, collectively scoring 12-under 852. North Carolina won the team title with an impressive total of 18-under 846.
Romero’s recent victory adds to her list of accomplishments, which includes winning the 2023 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship and being named the 2025 Big Ten Women’s Golfer of the Year. She has also been recognized as a first-team All-American in her freshman and sophomore seasons.
Looking ahead, the Ducks will next compete at the Game Above Sports Invitational set for March 9-10 in Rolling Hills Estates, California.
- What record did Kiara Romero break at the Chevron Collegiate?
- Kiara Romero set a new University of Oregon record for career individual wins with her fifth collegiate victory at the Chevron Collegiate.
- How did the Oregon women’s golf team perform at the Chevron Collegiate?
- The Oregon women’s golf team, ranked No. 3 nationally, placed second in the 17-team field with a total score of 12-under 852 at the Chevron Collegiate.
- What are some of Kiara Romero’s other notable achievements?
- Kiara Romero has won the 2023 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship, been named the 2025 Big Ten Women’s Golfer of the Year, and earned first-team All-American honors in both her freshman and sophomore seasons.
- When and where will the Oregon women’s golf team compete next?
- The Ducks will next compete at the Game Above Sports Invitational in Rolling Hills Estates, California, on March 9-10.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Chemron Collegiate at the Golf Club of Houston |
| Winner | Kiara Romero (Oregon) |
| Winning Score | 11-under 205 |
| Oregon’s Team Finish | Second place with a total score of 12-under 852 |
| Next Competition | Game Above Sports Invitational in Rolling Hills Estates, California, on March 9-10 |
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