Farah O’Keefe reflects on early pro life after NCAA title win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 5:42 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Farah O’Keefe, the top-ranked women’s amateur golfer and reigning NCAA champion, is balancing college and professional golf as a senior at Texas. She described her life since winning the championship in June, highlighting intense travel for LPGA events and NIL engagements. O’Keefe will participate in the St Andrews Links Collegiate next week, a significant event at the Old Course. She discussed the challenges of managing her newfound fame, including NIL deals and the importance of continued performance on the course.
- •O’Keefe won her first NCAA title in June 2026.
- •She has played in three LPGA events and team championships this summer.
- •Texas will compete in the St Andrews Links Collegiate next week.
- •O’Keefe has various NIL deals with companies including Titleist and Huntington Bank.
- •Her relationship with Scottie Scheffler has influenced her journey as an amateur golfer.
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"Farah O’Keefe won her first NCAA title in June.
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