UTA freshman Arth Sinha secured the individual title at the 2026 Western Athletic Conference Men's Golf Championship, finishing with a remarkable 7-under-par overall and winning by five strokes. Sinha led throughout the tournament and recorded an even-par 72 in the final round, marking his first round not under par. The Mavericks, however, narrowly missed the team title, finishing just one stroke behind Tarleton State after a dramatic final hole where UTA had a chance to tie.

By the Numbers
  • Arth Sinha finished 7-under-par (209 total) across three rounds.
  • UTA finished with a team score of 877, just one stroke short of Tarleton State's 876.
State of Play
  • Sinha is the first UTA player to win a conference championship since 2013.
  • Tarleton State held off UTA's challenge on the final hole, maintaining a one-stroke lead.
What's Next

Sinha will learn his NCAA regional placement during the selection show on May 6, with regionals scheduled for May 18-20. The Mavericks aim to build on their strong performance and qualify for future championships.

Bottom Line

Arth Sinha鈥檚 victory bolsters UTA's golf program, signaling a resurgence with potential for future competitive success, while the team鈥檚 narrow loss emphasizes the need for continued improvement.