University of North Texas Athletics
2025-26 Men's Golf Roster

Rafael Estrada
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Guadalajara, Mexico
- High School:
- Monteverde Academy (FL)
2025-26 (Junior):
Competed in five tournaments throughout the season, playing as an individual three times and starting once … Substituted in at the American Championship and shot 77-73 over the final two rounds … Placed ninth in the individual competition at the All-American Intercollegiate … Was also T22 at the Maridoe Collegiate in a performance that was highlighted by an ace on the 11th hole during the third round
2024-25 (Sophomore):
Made four starts and two appearances as an individual en route to a 74.61 stroke average on the year … Shot a career-low 69 at the Maridoe Intercollegiate and recorded a top-25 placement at the Aggie Invitational
2023-24 (Freshman):
Played in three events, including one as an individual, and finished the season with a stroke average of 74.89 … Had a season-best T26 finish at the North Texas Intercollegiate
Prior to UNT:
Hails from Guadalajara, Mexico, but played high school golf at Monteverde Academy in Florida … Had a pair of wins at the CJGA World Junior Championship and Optimist International Junior Championship in Doral … Placed ninth at the Mexican Amateur and 12th at the Toyota Junior World Cup
Estrada's Career Stats
Competed in five tournaments throughout the season, playing as an individual three times and starting once … Substituted in at the American Championship and shot 77-73 over the final two rounds … Placed ninth in the individual competition at the All-American Intercollegiate … Was also T22 at the Maridoe Collegiate in a performance that was highlighted by an ace on the 11th hole during the third round
2024-25 (Sophomore):
Made four starts and two appearances as an individual en route to a 74.61 stroke average on the year … Shot a career-low 69 at the Maridoe Intercollegiate and recorded a top-25 placement at the Aggie Invitational
2023-24 (Freshman):
Played in three events, including one as an individual, and finished the season with a stroke average of 74.89 … Had a season-best T26 finish at the North Texas Intercollegiate
Prior to UNT:
Hails from Guadalajara, Mexico, but played high school golf at Monteverde Academy in Florida … Had a pair of wins at the CJGA World Junior Championship and Optimist International Junior Championship in Doral … Placed ninth at the Mexican Amateur and 12th at the Toyota Junior World Cup
Estrada's Career Stats
| Year | Rounds | Strokes | Average | Low 18 | Low 54 | Par or Better | In 60s | Wins | Top 10s | Birdies | Eagles |
| 2023-24 | 9 | 674 | 74.89 | 71 | 221 | 2 | - | - | - | 24 | 1 |
| 2024-25 | 18 | 1,343 | 74.61 | 69 | 217 | 4 | 1 | - | - | 40 | 1 |
| 2025-26 | 14 | 1,064 | 76.00 | 70 | 223 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 36 | 2 |
| Total | 41 | 3,081 | 75.15 | 69 | 217 | 8 | 1 | - | 1 | 100 | 4 |
Friday, November 04