November 11, 2026 | Men's Golf
LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech men's golf head coach Greg Sands announced Wednesday the additions of Mateo Hidalgo and Aadi Parmar, who will join the Red Raiders as freshmen for the 2027-28 season.
Hidalgo will come to the South Plains from Madrid, Spain, while Parmar is a Texas native from Selma, a suburb of San Antonio. Both bring accomplished junior golf résumés to Texas Tech to help bolster a perennial top-10 program in Lubbock. Parmar, who will stay in the Lone Star State, is currently ranked No. 1 in Texas among players in the class of 2027, according to the Junior Golf Scoreboard (JGS).
"We're really excited about adding Mateo and Aadi to our program," Sands said. "Both are extremely talented players who have competed and succeeded at a very high level, but what excites me just as much is their character, maturity and competitive mindset. They both have the qualities we look for at Texas Tech, and I believe they have a chance to make a significant impact on our program."
Mateo Hidalgo | Madrid, Spain
Hidalgo comes to Texas Tech following an impressive 2026 season that included a gold medal with Spain at the European Boys' Team Championship. Hidalgo clinched the continental crown for Spain by winning the decisive match on the 20th hole against England, delivering the championship title for his squad.
Hidalgo was ranked No. 3 in Spain in 2026 and No. 1 among under-18 players in Madrid in 2025 and 2026, according to the Royal Spanish Golf Federation rankings. He was also named Spanish Press Breakout Player of the Year in 2026.
He finished runner-up at the 2026 Spanish Amateur Stroke Play Championship, shooting rounds of 68-69-70-71 to finish 10-under par, and placed second at the Spanish Amateur Match Play Championship.
Hidalgo added a victory at the WAGR Zaragoza event, where he posted rounds of 67-70-69 to finish 10-under par, along with a runner-up finish at Copa Baleares. He has also competed in several prominent international events, including the U.S. Junior Amateur, British Boys Amateur, Lytham Trophy, Copa S.M. El Rey and German Boys Open.
Hidalgo attends Swiss School Madrid and is scheduled to graduate in May 2027. While Hidalgo calls Madrid home, he was born in Caracas, Venezuela.
"Mateo has an incredible understanding of how to play the game," Sands added. "His golf IQ and the way he manages himself around the golf course are already at a professional level, which is rare for someone his age. He's extremely mature, makes smart decisions and knows how to get the most out of his game. He's also a tremendous team player who genuinely cares about the success of those around him. I love the combination of talent, intelligence and maturity he brings to our program, and I'm excited about his future at Texas Tech."
Aadi Parmar | San Antonio, Texas
Parmar attends Samuel Clemens High School in Schertz, Texas, where he is scheduled to graduate in May 2027. He has established himself among the nation's top junior golfers, ranking No. 1 in Texas by the JGS and among the top 10 nationally for the class of 2027 in both the AJGA and JGS rankings.
His 2026 season included a victory at the Greenwood Cup and runner-up finishes at the Boys Junior PGA Championship and AJGA Thunderbird Heather Farr Classic. He also placed third at the AJGA Lake Charles Junior Championship and tied for 17th at the Terra Cotta Invitational.
Parmar has competed in several premier junior events, including the AJGA Simplify Boys Championship, Junior PLAYERS Championship, PING Invitational and Rolex Tournament of Champions. He is a two-time Rolex Junior All-American, most recently earning honorable mention for the 2026 Rolex Junior All-America team. He was ranked as high as No. 20 in the Rolex AJGA rankings and has recorded multiple strong finishes in American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) events.
His brother, Shiv Parmar, is currently in his sophomore season at Texas A&M and was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team for the 2025-26 season. Led by the two brothers, Clemens High School advanced to the 2025 UIL Class 6A State Championship during Aadi's sophomore season and Shiv's senior year.
Aadi was named to the San Antonio Express-News All-Area Boys Class 6A Team following both his sophomore and junior seasons.
"Aadi is a fierce competitor who absolutely hates to lose, and I love that about him," Sands said. "He has tremendous belief in himself and isn't afraid to compete against anyone. What really stands out to me is his determination to keep improving. He's never satisfied and continues to push himself to get better. That competitive fire, combined with his confidence and work ethic, gives him a tremendous upside. I'm really excited to see what he can accomplish at Texas Tech."
Hidalgo will come to the South Plains from Madrid, Spain, while Parmar is a Texas native from Selma, a suburb of San Antonio. Both bring accomplished junior golf résumés to Texas Tech to help bolster a perennial top-10 program in Lubbock. Parmar, who will stay in the Lone Star State, is currently ranked No. 1 in Texas among players in the class of 2027, according to the Junior Golf Scoreboard (JGS).
"We're really excited about adding Mateo and Aadi to our program," Sands said. "Both are extremely talented players who have competed and succeeded at a very high level, but what excites me just as much is their character, maturity and competitive mindset. They both have the qualities we look for at Texas Tech, and I believe they have a chance to make a significant impact on our program."
Mateo Hidalgo | Madrid, Spain
Hidalgo comes to Texas Tech following an impressive 2026 season that included a gold medal with Spain at the European Boys' Team Championship. Hidalgo clinched the continental crown for Spain by winning the decisive match on the 20th hole against England, delivering the championship title for his squad.Hidalgo was ranked No. 3 in Spain in 2026 and No. 1 among under-18 players in Madrid in 2025 and 2026, according to the Royal Spanish Golf Federation rankings. He was also named Spanish Press Breakout Player of the Year in 2026.
He finished runner-up at the 2026 Spanish Amateur Stroke Play Championship, shooting rounds of 68-69-70-71 to finish 10-under par, and placed second at the Spanish Amateur Match Play Championship.
Hidalgo added a victory at the WAGR Zaragoza event, where he posted rounds of 67-70-69 to finish 10-under par, along with a runner-up finish at Copa Baleares. He has also competed in several prominent international events, including the U.S. Junior Amateur, British Boys Amateur, Lytham Trophy, Copa S.M. El Rey and German Boys Open.
Hidalgo attends Swiss School Madrid and is scheduled to graduate in May 2027. While Hidalgo calls Madrid home, he was born in Caracas, Venezuela.
"Mateo has an incredible understanding of how to play the game," Sands added. "His golf IQ and the way he manages himself around the golf course are already at a professional level, which is rare for someone his age. He's extremely mature, makes smart decisions and knows how to get the most out of his game. He's also a tremendous team player who genuinely cares about the success of those around him. I love the combination of talent, intelligence and maturity he brings to our program, and I'm excited about his future at Texas Tech."
Aadi Parmar | San Antonio, Texas
Parmar attends Samuel Clemens High School in Schertz, Texas, where he is scheduled to graduate in May 2027. He has established himself among the nation's top junior golfers, ranking No. 1 in Texas by the JGS and among the top 10 nationally for the class of 2027 in both the AJGA and JGS rankings.His 2026 season included a victory at the Greenwood Cup and runner-up finishes at the Boys Junior PGA Championship and AJGA Thunderbird Heather Farr Classic. He also placed third at the AJGA Lake Charles Junior Championship and tied for 17th at the Terra Cotta Invitational.
Parmar has competed in several premier junior events, including the AJGA Simplify Boys Championship, Junior PLAYERS Championship, PING Invitational and Rolex Tournament of Champions. He is a two-time Rolex Junior All-American, most recently earning honorable mention for the 2026 Rolex Junior All-America team. He was ranked as high as No. 20 in the Rolex AJGA rankings and has recorded multiple strong finishes in American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) events.
His brother, Shiv Parmar, is currently in his sophomore season at Texas A&M and was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team for the 2025-26 season. Led by the two brothers, Clemens High School advanced to the 2025 UIL Class 6A State Championship during Aadi's sophomore season and Shiv's senior year.
Aadi was named to the San Antonio Express-News All-Area Boys Class 6A Team following both his sophomore and junior seasons.
"Aadi is a fierce competitor who absolutely hates to lose, and I love that about him," Sands said. "He has tremendous belief in himself and isn't afraid to compete against anyone. What really stands out to me is his determination to keep improving. He's never satisfied and continues to push himself to get better. That competitive fire, combined with his confidence and work ethic, gives him a tremendous upside. I'm really excited to see what he can accomplish at Texas Tech."
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