Dade City, FL February 17, 2026 – USF Men's Golf Nino Palmquist delivered a statement performance to win the individual title at the 2026 Saint Leo Invitational at Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club.

Competing as an individual, Palmquist surged to the top of the leaderboard with three rounds under par, including an impressive final-round 65 to secure the victory. 

Hugo Trommetter also competed individually for USF and turned in a solid performance over the three rounds. 

The victory marks a major highlight for the Bulls this spring and adds momentum as the team continues its season. Palmquist's individual championship performance reinforces the depth and strength of USF Men's Golf as the Bulls head into the next stretch of competition.

Up Next:

The Bulls will continue the action March 7th-9th at the Hayt Invitational, hosted at Sawgrass Country Club in Pointe Vedra Beach, Fla. 

For full results and the Bulls' complete schedule, visit the Bulls schedule page. 

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About USF Men's Golf
The USF men's golf program has captured 19 conference titles and has seen players earn 19 All-America honors. The Bulls have won six American Athletic Conference Tournament championships in wire-to-wire fashion, winning four consecutive from 2015-18. The Bulls have had six individual conference champions, including Jake Peacock in both 2024 and 2025. They went to nine straight NCAA Regional appearances from 2013-2022, including a 6th place finish in NCAA Championship match-play in 2015. USF is led by Steve Bradley, who has been named American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year five times since taking over the program in 2014. The Bulls have posted 25 tournament wins under Bradley including three in the 2023-24 season, by far the most under any coach in program history.
 

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