The University of Houston Men's Golf program will host the prestigious Valspar Collegiate Invitational at Floridian National Golf Club. Scheduled for March 23-24, the tournament features 36 holes on the first day, starting at 7:30 a.m. CDT. Fans can attend for free, with 13 of the Top 50 colleges participating, including five Top-10 teams. Last year, Texas claimed the championship, and Houston enters the event after a fifth-place finish at their own tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Houston finished fifth at the All-American Intercollegiate with juniors Chi Chun Chen and Grant Doggett in the Top 15.
  • Hudson Weibel leads with a 70.48 scoring average and three individual titles this season.
State of Play
  • Houston will compete against top-ranked teams, including #1 Auburn and #6 Texas.
  • Students will tee off at staggered times, beginning at 7:30 a.m. CDT.
What's Next

Following the Valspar Collegiate Invitational, the Cougars will compete at the Augusta Haskins Award Invitational on April 4-5, and then at the Tar Heel Intercollegiate on April 11-12.

Bottom Line

As a prime opportunity for showcasing talent in front of fans and recruiters, the Valspar Collegiate Invitational is crucial for the Cougars to build momentum in their season and seek strong finishes against top competition.