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Oklahoma State Cowboys Capture 13th Big 12 Men’s Golf Championship; Preston Stout Sets Historic Triple Crown
5/1/2026, 6:21:03 PM
Championship Overview
The Oklahoma State University (OSU) men’s golf team won its 13th Big 12 championship on April 29, 2026 at Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson, Kansas. The Cowboys posted a four-round total of 1,110 strokes, ten-under par, finishing eight strokes ahead of runner-up Arizona. It was the eighth Big 12 championship held at Prairie Dunes. The victory extends OSU’s conference-title streak to two years and marks the program’s 58th league championship overall.
Preston Stout’s Historic Triple Crown
Junior Preston Stout became the first player in Big 12 history to win three consecutive individual titles. Sources differ on his final tally: one report lists a 72-hole total of 269 strokes (-11) with a final round of 70, while another records 267 strokes (-13) with a final round of 67. Regardless, Stout finished three shots ahead of BYU freshman Kihei Akina, who posted a 63 in the final round.
Team Depth
OSU’s depth was evident as five teammates finished inside the top 30. Junior Ethan Fang tied for eighth at 279 (-1), Gaven Lane tied for 14th at 282 (+2), Eric Lee tied for 19th at 283 (+3), and sophomore Filip Fahlberg-Johansson tied for 29th at 286 (+6).
Statistical Snapshot
The Cowboys posted a team total of 1,110 (-10) and won by eight strokes. Stout’s 72-hole score is reported as either 269 (-11) or 267 (-13), both among the lowest in tournament history, second only to Ludvig Åberg’s 265 in 2023.
Official Statements & Responses
OSU’s official Twitter account highlighted the Cowboys’ 13th Big 12 championship and noted Stout’s unprecedented three-peat as an individual champion.
Criticism & Opposition
No criticism or dissenting commentary appeared in the available reports.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources disagree on Stout’s final total and final-round score, with one set listing 269 and a 70-stroke final round and another listing 267 and a 67-stroke final round. No clarification is provided.
Verbatim Quotes
- “com/9T2OMRDxod — OSU Cowboy Golf (@OSUCowboyGolf) April 29, 2026 The Cowboys won their 13th Big 12 title and their 58th league title as a team.” — OSU Cowboy Golf, Twitter
- “@preston_stout8 is the first golfer EVER to win three Big 12 Championships!” — OSU Cowboy Golf, Twitter
- “@preston_stout8 is the first golfer EVER to win three Big 12 Championships!” — Sports Illustrated (SI)
- “His 72-hole total of 269 ranks as the second-lowest in Big 12 Championship history, trailing only Ludvig Åberg’s 265 in 2023.” — News on 6
What’s Next
The Cowboys will compete in the NCAA regional tournament beginning May 18, with the national championship slated for May 29–June 3 at Omni La Costa in Carlsbad, California. Their regional performance will determine if they can defend the national title won in 2025.
