Texas A&M took the lead after the opening round of the Moon Golf Invitational with a 3-under 285 at Suntree Country Club in Melbourne, Florida. Mississippi State's Izzy Pellot holds the individual lead at 3-under 69. The tournament, hosted by Louisville, continues through February 17.
The Moon Golf Invitational began on February 15, 2026, at Suntree Country Club in Melbourne, Florida, marking the start of spring competition for several top women's college golf teams. Hosted by Louisville, the three-day event features 18 holes each day, with Texas A&M emerging as the early leader after shooting 3-under 285 in the first round.
Mississippi State's Izzy Pellot carded a 3-under 69 to claim sole possession of the individual lead. Her performance put the Bulldogs in contention, though exact team placement was not specified in reports. Florida, ranked No. 5, sits tied for third after an opening round that saw Paula Francisco lead the Gators with a 1-under 71, placing her tied for sixth individually.
Tennessee, ranked No. 22/25, finished the day in ninth place as they kicked off their second spring tournament. The No. 14 Ole Miss Rebels posted a 12-over 300 to tie for 10th. Virginia ended in 17th at 22-over 310, with Remi Bacardi leading the Cavaliers at 1-over 73, tied for 16th. Other strong teams include Auburn and Texas, both near the top, followed by Florida, Wake Forest, Florida State, Mississippi State, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Alabama, South Carolina, Louisville, NC State, and Virginia.
The field remains competitive, with Auburn and Texas also posting low scores to stay close to the leaders. Play resumes on February 16 with another 18 holes, followed by the final round on February 17. This highly-competitive event draws top programs seeking early momentum in the spring season.
