Former Albuquerque Academy Standout Notah Begay III Announces Return of NB3 Collegiate Matchplay at Twin Warriors
Former Albuquerque Academy standout and four-time PGA Tour winner Notah Begay III announced Tuesday the return of the NB3 Collegiate Matchplay at Twin Warriors, a premier collegiate golf event hosted by Begay and presented by the Pueblo of Santa Ana in partnership with Nusenda Credit Union.
The tournament is scheduled for September 29-30, 2026, at Twin Warriors Golf Club and will once again receive live national television coverage on Golf Channel.
Begay, a graduate of Stanford University and an inductee into the National Federation of State High School Associations Hall of Fame, has become one of golf’s most respected ambassadors while continuing to champion opportunities for young athletes through the NB3 Foundation.
The NB3 Collegiate Matchplay features a unique round-robin format that showcases eight NCAA Division I programs—four men’s teams and four women’s teams—in head-to-head competition. Each team will compete in three matches, with five points available in each contest. The team accumulating the most total points over the two-day event will be crowned champion.
The NB3 Collegiate Matchplay features a round-robin format that brings together eight Division I programs-four men’s teams and four women’s teams-for a head-to-head competition. Each team will compete in three matches, with five points available per match and total points determining the overall champion. Competing in the women’s division: University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, North Carolina State University, and the University of Oklahoma. Competing in the men’s division: University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, North Carolina State University, and the University of Houston.
The tournament is free and open to the public and will include a designated autograph area, giving junior and high school golfers the opportunity to meet and interact with participating collegiate student-athletes.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the NB3 Foundation, which has served Native American youth since 2005 by providing programs that promote health, wellness, education, and increased participation in sports.
