Lafayette, Louisiana, March 9, 2026
The UNT men’s golf team is gearing up for the Louisiana Classics, featuring a lineup of 16 teams, including Texas A&M. The tournament takes place at Oakbourne Country Club and involves a competitive 54-hole stroke play format. Recent performances have seen UNT achieve second-place finishes, and fans can follow live scoring updates via the UNT Athletics website, with the finals streamed on ESPN+.
Lafayette, Louisiana – The University of North Texas (UNT) men’s golf team is preparing for the 41st annual Louisiana Classics tournament, scheduled to begin on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Oakbourne Country Club. This prestigious tournament will feature 16 teams, including the nationally ranked Texas A&M, competing in a 54-hole stroke play format over two days. Live scoring updates will be available on the official UNT Athletics website, and the final round on Tuesday, March 10, will be streamed on ESPN+.
UNT enters the tournament on a strong note, having achieved second-place finishes in their last two competitions. In their latest outing at the Border Olympics, the Mean Green shot even-par and led in birdies, which enabled them to climb into the top 100 of Scoreboard’s Team Rankings. The team lineup consists of Alex Huang, Blake Keen, Mitchell Maier, Noah Blaickner, and Rayhan Latief, with all players having finished in the top 25 in the previous tournament. Freshman Mitchell Maier has notably achieved top-20 placements in four of his first six career starts, while Alex Huang leads the team with a 71.89 stroke average and three top-15 finishes.
The Louisiana Classics, recognized as the 10th-oldest collegiate golf event in the United States, attracts top collegiate teams from across the nation and has a rich history. Held annually by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, this year’s competition features teams such as Little Rock, Michigan, Illinois State, Oral Roberts, Texas State, East Tennessee State, Louisiana, New Mexico State, Louisiana Tech, Sam Houston, Lamar, Middle Tennessee, South Alabama, and Southern Illinois. Oakbourne Country Club, where the event is hosted, is known for its challenging 6,898-yard, par-72 layout.
Fans and supporters can keep track of live scoring updates throughout the tournament via the official UNT Athletics website. The opportunity to watch the Mean Green in the ultimate battle for the championship title will be available during the final round on ESPN+.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Louisiana Classics?
- The Louisiana Classics is an annual collegiate golf tournament, now in its 41st year, recognized as the 10th-oldest collegiate golf event in the United States. Hosted annually by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, the tournament attracts top collegiate teams from across the nation. This year’s field includes teams such as Texas A&M, Little Rock, Michigan, Illinois State, Oral Roberts, Texas State, East Tennessee State, Louisiana, New Mexico State, Louisiana Tech, Sam Houston, Lamar, Middle Tennessee, South Alabama, and Southern Illinois. The event is held at Oakbourne Country Club, a par-72, 6,898-yard course known for its challenging layout and rich history in hosting collegiate tournaments.
- When is the 2026 Louisiana Classics scheduled?
- The 2026 Louisiana Classics is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, March 9-10, 2026.
- Where is the tournament being held?
- The tournament will be held at Oakbourne Country Club in Lafayette, Louisiana.
- Which teams are participating in the 2026 Louisiana Classics?
- The participating teams include Texas A&M, Little Rock, Michigan, Illinois State, Oral Roberts, Texas State, East Tennessee State, Louisiana, New Mexico State, Louisiana Tech, Sam Houston, Lamar, Middle Tennessee, South Alabama, and Southern Illinois.
- What is the weather forecast for the tournament?
- The weather is expected to be mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms on Monday, with a high of 79°F (26°C) and a low of 70°F (21°C).
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament Name | 41st Annual Louisiana Classics |
| Dates | March 9-10, 2026 |
| Location | Oakbourne Country Club, Lafayette, Louisiana |
| Participating Teams | Texas A&M, Little Rock, Michigan, Illinois State, Oral Roberts, Texas State, East Tennessee State, Louisiana, New Mexico State, Louisiana Tech, Sam Houston, Lamar, Middle Tennessee, South Alabama, Southern Illinois |
| UNT Team Lineup | Alex Huang, Blake Keen, Mitchell Maier, Noah Blaickner, Rayhan Latief |
| UNT Recent Performance | Second-place finishes in last two tournaments, including Border Olympics |
| Live Scoring | Available on UNT Athletics website |
| Final Round Streaming | Available on ESPN+ |
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