The University of Mississippi Athletics
Monday, February 16
Inlet Beach, Fla. | Shark's Tooth Golf Course
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Watersound Invitational
No. 9 Men’s Golf Opens Spring at Watersound Invitational
2/15/2026 | Men's Golf
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla – The No. 9 Ole Miss men's golf team will begin spring action at the Watersound Invitational, Feb. 16-18, at the Sharks Tooth Golf Course in Lake Powell, Florida. The field of 12 features four SEC teams ranked inside the top 11 in the country.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Monday, Feb. 16 – 18 Holes
Tuesday, Feb. 17 – 18 Holes
Wednesday, Feb. 18 – 18 Holes
BEHIND THE ARCHITECTURE
Tucked among the oaks and pines of a coastal sanctuary along the shores of the largest dune lake in Florida, Lake Powell, Shark's Tooth benefits from mature trees, undulating greens and deep bunkers. The course stretches 7,246 yards and offers a mix of pine forest and lake views.
THE LINEUP (*Competing as an individual)
Cameron Tankersley (Sr.)
No. 11 Alabama, No. 8 Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida State, Kentucky, Michigan State, Mississippi State, Navy, Ohio State, No. 9 Ole Miss, TCU, No. 3 Vanderbilt.
WINNERS IN CHATTANOOGA
Ole Miss swept the field taking home their first team and individual title of the season at The Invitational at the Honors Course. The Rebels posted (854, -10) and Cameron Tankersley earned medalist honors in his first collegiate win.
Tankersley, the overnight leader began his final round at six-under and shot even par 72 to secure the win. Needing par at the 18th, Tankersley calmly stepped over a five-footer and sank the putt. The tournament sweep was the 10th of the Chris Malloy era and the fourth win in the last 11 regular season events.
A TRIO OF EXPERIENCE
The trio of Tom Fischer, Cameron Tankersley and Cohen Trolio look to guide Ole Miss back to the postseason in 2026. All three seniors are ranked inside the top 60 of the World Amateur Golf Rankings and the top 20 of the PGA TOUR University rankings. The threesome has combined to play in 108 collegiate events and 319 rounds.
YOUNG AND HUNGRY
Jacob Blanton and Collins Trolio round out the returners from the 2024-25 roster. Blanton made his collegiate debut at the Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational and most recently competed in the Thomas Sharkey Individual Collegiate. Collins Trolio has tallied three starts this season and comes off a T7 finish at the Thomas Sharkey Individual. Trolio is the younger brother of Cohen as the two get to compete for the same program for the second straight year.
Finn Meister and Daniel Tolf were the 2025 signees Chris Malloy and Emerson Newsome tabbed from the high school ranks. Meister was the No. 2 recruit out of the state of Arizona by Junior Golf Scoreboard and competed in the 2024 Korn Ferry event - The Ascendant presented by Blue. Tolf hails from Gothenburg, Sweden and is quite the stature for an 18-year-old freshman. The lengthy hitter appeared in all five fall outings for the Rebels.
2024-25 REWIND
The Rebels look to make it nine straight trips to the postseason after arguably the best and most decorated season in program history in 2024-25. Ole Miss earned its first No. 1 ranking on October 23, 2024, and received its first No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament in program history. The Rebels finished as semifinalists at the 2025 NCAA Championships at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa, in Carlsbad, California.
The team claimed three team titles, the most wins since 2016-17. Tom Fischer tallied his first individual collegiate win, and six players finished inside the top five at least once. The group set a program record for the most team rounds under par in a single season and the most team rounds of par or better at 26. The Rebels finished inside the top five nine times, the most since 1984-85.
STAY CONNECTED
For updates throughout the season, follow the Rebels on X at @OleMissMGolf. Additional updates and information on the team can be found on Instagram at OleMissMGolf, on Facebook at Ole Miss Men's Golf and on OleMissSports.com.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Monday, Feb. 16 – 18 Holes
Tuesday, Feb. 17 – 18 Holes
Wednesday, Feb. 18 – 18 Holes
BEHIND THE ARCHITECTURE
Tucked among the oaks and pines of a coastal sanctuary along the shores of the largest dune lake in Florida, Lake Powell, Shark's Tooth benefits from mature trees, undulating greens and deep bunkers. The course stretches 7,246 yards and offers a mix of pine forest and lake views.
THE LINEUP (*Competing as an individual)
Cameron Tankersley (Sr.)
- No. 11 in the PGA TOUR U Rankings and No. 21 in the WAGR.
- Tallied his first collegiate win this season at The Invitational at the Honors Course.
- Team best 70.33 scoring average.
- No. 17 in the PGA TOUR U Rankings and No. 42 in the WAGR.
- Nine rounds of par or better.
- Five top 15 finishes in the fall.
- Gothenburg, Sweden native.
- Five rounds in red figures this season.
- 40 birdies on the year.
- No. 22 in the PGA TOUR U Rankings and No. 55 in the WAGR.
- Tied a career best finish of third to open the season in Knoxville.
- Team best 52 birdies this season.
- Three starts this season.
- Coming off a T7 finish at the Thomas Sharkey Individual Collegiate.
- Tied for the second most rounds in the 60s this year.
- Tucson, Arizona native.
- Shot three-under 67 in his collegiate debut in Knoxville.
- 17 birdies over six rounds.
No. 11 Alabama, No. 8 Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida State, Kentucky, Michigan State, Mississippi State, Navy, Ohio State, No. 9 Ole Miss, TCU, No. 3 Vanderbilt.
WINNERS IN CHATTANOOGA
Ole Miss swept the field taking home their first team and individual title of the season at The Invitational at the Honors Course. The Rebels posted (854, -10) and Cameron Tankersley earned medalist honors in his first collegiate win.
Tankersley, the overnight leader began his final round at six-under and shot even par 72 to secure the win. Needing par at the 18th, Tankersley calmly stepped over a five-footer and sank the putt. The tournament sweep was the 10th of the Chris Malloy era and the fourth win in the last 11 regular season events.
A TRIO OF EXPERIENCE
The trio of Tom Fischer, Cameron Tankersley and Cohen Trolio look to guide Ole Miss back to the postseason in 2026. All three seniors are ranked inside the top 60 of the World Amateur Golf Rankings and the top 20 of the PGA TOUR University rankings. The threesome has combined to play in 108 collegiate events and 319 rounds.
YOUNG AND HUNGRY
Jacob Blanton and Collins Trolio round out the returners from the 2024-25 roster. Blanton made his collegiate debut at the Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational and most recently competed in the Thomas Sharkey Individual Collegiate. Collins Trolio has tallied three starts this season and comes off a T7 finish at the Thomas Sharkey Individual. Trolio is the younger brother of Cohen as the two get to compete for the same program for the second straight year.
Finn Meister and Daniel Tolf were the 2025 signees Chris Malloy and Emerson Newsome tabbed from the high school ranks. Meister was the No. 2 recruit out of the state of Arizona by Junior Golf Scoreboard and competed in the 2024 Korn Ferry event - The Ascendant presented by Blue. Tolf hails from Gothenburg, Sweden and is quite the stature for an 18-year-old freshman. The lengthy hitter appeared in all five fall outings for the Rebels.
2024-25 REWIND
The Rebels look to make it nine straight trips to the postseason after arguably the best and most decorated season in program history in 2024-25. Ole Miss earned its first No. 1 ranking on October 23, 2024, and received its first No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament in program history. The Rebels finished as semifinalists at the 2025 NCAA Championships at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa, in Carlsbad, California.
The team claimed three team titles, the most wins since 2016-17. Tom Fischer tallied his first individual collegiate win, and six players finished inside the top five at least once. The group set a program record for the most team rounds under par in a single season and the most team rounds of par or better at 26. The Rebels finished inside the top five nine times, the most since 1984-85.
STAY CONNECTED
For updates throughout the season, follow the Rebels on X at @OleMissMGolf. Additional updates and information on the team can be found on Instagram at OleMissMGolf, on Facebook at Ole Miss Men's Golf and on OleMissSports.com.
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