SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The UT Dallas men's golf team began the spring portion of the 2025-26 season at the Rattler Invitational at the Dominion Country Club on Monday.

Playing in a 16-team field full of top-ranked programs, the Comets climbed five places from tied for 12th in the first round up to seventh in the second round. On the day, they shot a 305-286=591 (+15) with a two-under par team score in the afternoon. 

UTD sits one stroke behind Cameron (590/+14) and #44 UT Tyler (590/+14) and just ahead of Northeastern State (594/+18) and Lubbock Christian (594/+18). 

Freshman Banks Tessier paced the Comets with a 79-69=148 (+4), tying for 23rd. He sank seven birdies and two eagles on Monday.

Seniors Davis Grindle and Tyler Durden are tied for 28th at 149 (+5). Grindle went 75-74 with five birdies, while Durden shot a 77-72, including 16 pars in round two.

Senior Cole Wiley is tied for 36th with a 79-71=150 (+6) and seven birdies. Junior Nick Slobbe added a 74-79=153 (+9).

With his two eagles on Monday, Tessier has tied the single-season Comet record with four.

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UT Dallas will play the third and final round of the Rattler Invitational on Tuesday.

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