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Longhorns Daily News: Texas womenâs golfâs Farah OâKeefe lands on WGCA Player of the Year watch-list
TL;DR
Farah O'Keefe of Texas women's golf has been named to the WGCA Player of the Year watch-list. She is currently the No. 1 ranked player in women's college golf and has won three collegiate events this season.
Key points
- Farah O'Keefe named to WGCA Player of the Year watch-list
- O'Keefe is the No. 1 ranked player in women's college golf
- She won three collegiate events this season
- O'Keefe finished in the top-10 in all 10 collegiate events
- She was the low amateur at the Chevron Championship
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 26: Farah O'Keefe of the United States plays her shot from the 12th tee during the final round of The Chevron Championship 2026 at Memorial Park Golf Course on April 26, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Texas Athletics announced this week that Texas womenâs golf standout Farah OâKeefe has landed among this yearâs watch-list for the WGCA Player of the Year Award.
From Texas Athletics:
âOâKeefe, the 2026 SEC Golfer of the Year is the No. 1 ranked player in womenâs college golf and No. 4 on the world amateur ranking list. OâKeefe has won three collegiate events this season and finished in the top-10 in each of her 10 collegiate events. OâKeefe was the low amateur at the Chevron Championship on the LPGA tour and has secured spots for Team USA on the Curtis Cup and Palmer Cup this summer.â
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Q&A
Who is Farah O'Keefe and why is she on the WGCA Player of the Year watch-list?
Farah O'Keefe is a standout golfer for Texas women's golf, recognized for her exceptional performance, including being the 2026 SEC Golfer of the Year and winning three collegiate events this season.
What are Farah O'Keefe's achievements in women's college golf?
O'Keefe has won three collegiate events this season, finished in the top-10 in all 10 of her collegiate events, and is ranked No. 1 in women's college golf.
What is the WGCA Player of the Year Award?
The WGCA Player of the Year Award honors the top female collegiate golfers in the United States based on their performance throughout the season.
What other tournaments has Farah O'Keefe participated in recently?
O'Keefe was the low amateur at the Chevron Championship on the LPGA tour and has secured spots for Team USA in the Curtis Cup and Palmer Cup this summer.