November 11, 2026 | Women's Golf
LUBBOCK, Texas โย Texas Tech women's golf head coach JoJo Robertson announced Wednesday the addition of Melissa Keay, who will join the Red Raiders as a freshman for the 2027-28 season.
"We cannot wait to have Melissa on campus next year," Robertson said. "We have really enjoyed recruiting her and getting to know her. Melissa is a fierce competitor and we love that about her. She is already a strong player and I'm excited to see what she can do at Texas Tech with our climate giving her an extended playing and practice season."
Keay, a native of Paisley, Scotland, brings an accomplished junior golf résumé to Texas Tech, highlighted by multiple course records, international competition experience and a victory at the 2026 Stephen Gallacher Foundation Trophy.
Keay most recently represented Scotland at the 2026 European Girls' Team Championship and competed in the 2026 R&A Girls' Amateur Championship. She also represented her country at the Girls' Home Internationals in 2025 and 2026.
In 2026, Keay established a course record at Ranfurly Castle Golf Club, shooting a 6-under-par 68 during the County Championships. She also carded a 6-under-par 67 at the Scottish Girls' Championship, following a 5-under-par 67 at the same championship in 2025 that tied the course record.
Keay captured the 2026 Stephen Gallacher Foundation Trophy at Alyth Golf Club, recording rounds of 71-70-77-68 to finish at 1-under par.
A graduate of Gleniffer High School in Paisley, Keay intends to study sports management at Texas Tech. Away from golf, she enjoys playing padel and pickleball. She also played soccer for Glasgow City from ages 3-16 and competed on her club's tennis team.
"We cannot wait to have Melissa on campus next year," Robertson said. "We have really enjoyed recruiting her and getting to know her. Melissa is a fierce competitor and we love that about her. She is already a strong player and I'm excited to see what she can do at Texas Tech with our climate giving her an extended playing and practice season."
Keay, a native of Paisley, Scotland, brings an accomplished junior golf résumé to Texas Tech, highlighted by multiple course records, international competition experience and a victory at the 2026 Stephen Gallacher Foundation Trophy.
Keay most recently represented Scotland at the 2026 European Girls' Team Championship and competed in the 2026 R&A Girls' Amateur Championship. She also represented her country at the Girls' Home Internationals in 2025 and 2026.
In 2026, Keay established a course record at Ranfurly Castle Golf Club, shooting a 6-under-par 68 during the County Championships. She also carded a 6-under-par 67 at the Scottish Girls' Championship, following a 5-under-par 67 at the same championship in 2025 that tied the course record.
Keay captured the 2026 Stephen Gallacher Foundation Trophy at Alyth Golf Club, recording rounds of 71-70-77-68 to finish at 1-under par.
A graduate of Gleniffer High School in Paisley, Keay intends to study sports management at Texas Tech. Away from golf, she enjoys playing padel and pickleball. She also played soccer for Glasgow City from ages 3-16 and competed on her club's tennis team.
SCOTLAND TO THE SOUTH PLAINS! ???? Welcome to Texas Tech, Melissa Keay! The Scottish standout is headed to Lubbock for the 2027-28 season. We can't wait to have you, Melissa! ???? https://t.co/12h3fiSi9g
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