University of Houston Athletics
Sebastian Gamboa, Brett Moore, Sacha Ruiz Join Men’s Golf
6/19/2026 4:25:00 PM | Men's Golf
Mike Booker Head Coach Andrew Danna signs three transfers from Florida Gulf Coast
HOUSTON – Former Florida Gulf Coast stars Sebastian Gamboa Brett Moore and Sacha Ruiz have signed financial aid agreements and will join the University of Houston Men's Golf program for the 2026-27 season, Mike Booker Head Coach Andrew Danna announced Friday.
Gamboa will be a senior with one year of eligibility while Moore and Ruiz will compete as juniors in 2026-27 with two years of eligibility remaining each.
"Adding Sebastian, Sacha and Brett to our roster makes us significantly better as a team. Each of them brings something different to this program. But what excites me just as much is the talent already here. We have great players who can compete at the highest level, and now we're adding more pieces that fit right into what we're building," said Danna, whose hiring was announced earlier this week. "I'm excited about the depth and competitiveness we're going to have on this roster moving forward day in and day out at practice, especially qualifying, and certainly when it comes time to head out on the road and compete."
ABOUT SEBASTIAN GAMBOA
Gamboa – whose last name is pronounced Gam-Bo-Uh – joined the Cougars after an award-winning career for his first three seasons under Danna at Florida Gulf Coast.
"I'm excited to have Sebastian join us at Houston. He knows how to win and makes everyone around him that much better," Danna said. "His talent and work ethic speak for themselves, and the future is certainly bright for him as a Cougar."
Gamboa was a two-time All-Atlantic Sun Conference First-Team honoree in 2026 and 2025. He captured the Atlantic Sun Conference Championships individual title with a score of 12-under 204 after opening that postseason tournament with back-to-back 67s at Kinderlou Forest Golf Club in Valdosta, Ga., in April.
That was his second tournament championship of the season after finishing with a score of 14-under 202 at the Quail Valley Collegiate Invitational at Quail Valley Golf & River Club in Vero Beach, Fla. The Merida, Mexico, native opened that tournament with a career-low-tying 65.
As a sophomore in 2024-25, Gamboa posted a 71.40 scoring average with 18 rounds of par or lower, including nine in the 60s.
He tied for second with a score of 9-under 204 at the Milton Makeup at Miami Shores Country Club in Miami Shores, Fla., thanks to a Final-Round 65, and tied for ninth at The Clerico at Oaks Country Club in Tulsa, Okla. In his next outing.
Following back-to-back 68s, Gamboa tied for sixth with a score of 3-under 207 at Mark Bostic Golf Course at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla. He tied for second with a score of 8-under 208 during his inaugural appearance at the Atlantic Sun Conference Championships.
Gamboa posted a pair of Top-10 finishes as a freshman during the 2023-24 season and was named the Atlantic Sun Conference Golfer of the Week after firing three straight rounds in the 60s and tying for third at the Kapolei Invitational in Hawai'i during the fall season.
Before entering the collegiate ranks, Gamboa collected numerous awards as a junior star, with second-place finishes at the 2022 AJGA Sergio and Angela Garcia Foundation Junior Championship and the AJGA Sung Hyun Park Junior Championship.
ABOUT BRETT MOORE
Like Gamboa, Moore was a two-time All-Atlantic Sun Conference performer and was named a member of the league's All-Freshman Team in 2024-25. He also earned a pair of Atlantic Sun Conference Golfer of the Week awards.
"Brett brings incredible ball striking ability along with tremendous energy and work ethic to this program," Danna said. "I'm excited to watch him compete at as a Cougar."
A year ago, Moore competed in 38 rounds and posted a 72.08 scoring average with an eighth-place finish at the season-opening Myrtle Beach Golf Trips Intercollegiate at Grande Dunes Resort Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
The Hollywood, Fla., native earned a place on the All-Atlantic Sun Conference Third Team for his work.
As a freshman in 2024-25, Moore recorded six Top-20 finishes on the way to a 71.91 scoring average. He tie for fifth with a score of 6-under 210 after posting three straight sub-par rounds at the Rod Myers Invitational at Duke Golf Club in Durham, N.C., in his second collegiate event.
Two tournaments later, he posted a career-best second-place finish with a score of 9-under 204 at the SeaBest Invitational at Atlantic Beach Country Club in Florida, thanks to a career-best and FGCU-record 63 in the Final Round.
ABOUT SACHA RUIZ
Ruiz, whose name is pronounced Sah-Shu Roo-Eez, was an award-winning performer in his first two seasons at Florida Gulf Coast.
"I'm excited to have Sacha join us at Houston. He's a complete player on the course with a tremendous work ethic, and I'm looking forward to watching what he accomplishes as a Cougar," Danna said.
As a sophomore in 2025-26, he competed in 38 rounds and compiled a 70.66 scoring average with six Top-20 finishes.
The Le Havre, France, native posted a pair of Top-Nine finishes in his first three tournaments of the season and captured the first individual title of his collegiate career at the Giles-Spratley Collegiate with a score of 9-under 207 at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian, Va.
In his next tournament, he helped lead the Eagles to the Athletic Sun Conference title and tied for second with a score of 9-under 207 after posting three straight sub-par rounds. He was named to the league's All-Tournament Team for his performance at the postseason event and earned a place on the All-Atlantic Sun Conference First Team.
Ruiz competed in five tournaments as a freshman in 2024-25 and earned a 10th-place finish at The Milton Makeup at Atlantic Beach Country Club in Atlantic Beach, Fla., in his collegiate debut.
Before joining the collegiate ranks, Ruiz stood as the #22 amateur in the U18 rankings and finished second at the Grand Prix du Vaudreuil, carding back-to-back rounds in the 60s.
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Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Men's Golf by providing NIL opportunities and by joining Project 17, which provides financial support directly to Houston Men's Golf for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMGolf on X and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarMGolf. Fans also can follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarmgolf.
Gamboa will be a senior with one year of eligibility while Moore and Ruiz will compete as juniors in 2026-27 with two years of eligibility remaining each.
"Adding Sebastian, Sacha and Brett to our roster makes us significantly better as a team. Each of them brings something different to this program. But what excites me just as much is the talent already here. We have great players who can compete at the highest level, and now we're adding more pieces that fit right into what we're building," said Danna, whose hiring was announced earlier this week. "I'm excited about the depth and competitiveness we're going to have on this roster moving forward day in and day out at practice, especially qualifying, and certainly when it comes time to head out on the road and compete."
ABOUT SEBASTIAN GAMBOAGamboa – whose last name is pronounced Gam-Bo-Uh – joined the Cougars after an award-winning career for his first three seasons under Danna at Florida Gulf Coast.
"I'm excited to have Sebastian join us at Houston. He knows how to win and makes everyone around him that much better," Danna said. "His talent and work ethic speak for themselves, and the future is certainly bright for him as a Cougar."
Gamboa was a two-time All-Atlantic Sun Conference First-Team honoree in 2026 and 2025. He captured the Atlantic Sun Conference Championships individual title with a score of 12-under 204 after opening that postseason tournament with back-to-back 67s at Kinderlou Forest Golf Club in Valdosta, Ga., in April.
That was his second tournament championship of the season after finishing with a score of 14-under 202 at the Quail Valley Collegiate Invitational at Quail Valley Golf & River Club in Vero Beach, Fla. The Merida, Mexico, native opened that tournament with a career-low-tying 65.
As a sophomore in 2024-25, Gamboa posted a 71.40 scoring average with 18 rounds of par or lower, including nine in the 60s.
He tied for second with a score of 9-under 204 at the Milton Makeup at Miami Shores Country Club in Miami Shores, Fla., thanks to a Final-Round 65, and tied for ninth at The Clerico at Oaks Country Club in Tulsa, Okla. In his next outing.
Following back-to-back 68s, Gamboa tied for sixth with a score of 3-under 207 at Mark Bostic Golf Course at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla. He tied for second with a score of 8-under 208 during his inaugural appearance at the Atlantic Sun Conference Championships.
Gamboa posted a pair of Top-10 finishes as a freshman during the 2023-24 season and was named the Atlantic Sun Conference Golfer of the Week after firing three straight rounds in the 60s and tying for third at the Kapolei Invitational in Hawai'i during the fall season.
Before entering the collegiate ranks, Gamboa collected numerous awards as a junior star, with second-place finishes at the 2022 AJGA Sergio and Angela Garcia Foundation Junior Championship and the AJGA Sung Hyun Park Junior Championship.
ABOUT BRETT MOORELike Gamboa, Moore was a two-time All-Atlantic Sun Conference performer and was named a member of the league's All-Freshman Team in 2024-25. He also earned a pair of Atlantic Sun Conference Golfer of the Week awards.
"Brett brings incredible ball striking ability along with tremendous energy and work ethic to this program," Danna said. "I'm excited to watch him compete at as a Cougar."
A year ago, Moore competed in 38 rounds and posted a 72.08 scoring average with an eighth-place finish at the season-opening Myrtle Beach Golf Trips Intercollegiate at Grande Dunes Resort Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
The Hollywood, Fla., native earned a place on the All-Atlantic Sun Conference Third Team for his work.
As a freshman in 2024-25, Moore recorded six Top-20 finishes on the way to a 71.91 scoring average. He tie for fifth with a score of 6-under 210 after posting three straight sub-par rounds at the Rod Myers Invitational at Duke Golf Club in Durham, N.C., in his second collegiate event.
Two tournaments later, he posted a career-best second-place finish with a score of 9-under 204 at the SeaBest Invitational at Atlantic Beach Country Club in Florida, thanks to a career-best and FGCU-record 63 in the Final Round.
ABOUT SACHA RUIZRuiz, whose name is pronounced Sah-Shu Roo-Eez, was an award-winning performer in his first two seasons at Florida Gulf Coast.
"I'm excited to have Sacha join us at Houston. He's a complete player on the course with a tremendous work ethic, and I'm looking forward to watching what he accomplishes as a Cougar," Danna said.
As a sophomore in 2025-26, he competed in 38 rounds and compiled a 70.66 scoring average with six Top-20 finishes.
The Le Havre, France, native posted a pair of Top-Nine finishes in his first three tournaments of the season and captured the first individual title of his collegiate career at the Giles-Spratley Collegiate with a score of 9-under 207 at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian, Va.
In his next tournament, he helped lead the Eagles to the Athletic Sun Conference title and tied for second with a score of 9-under 207 after posting three straight sub-par rounds. He was named to the league's All-Tournament Team for his performance at the postseason event and earned a place on the All-Atlantic Sun Conference First Team.
Ruiz competed in five tournaments as a freshman in 2024-25 and earned a 10th-place finish at The Milton Makeup at Atlantic Beach Country Club in Atlantic Beach, Fla., in his collegiate debut.
Before joining the collegiate ranks, Ruiz stood as the #22 amateur in the U18 rankings and finished second at the Grand Prix du Vaudreuil, carding back-to-back rounds in the 60s.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Men's Golf by providing NIL opportunities and by joining Project 17, which provides financial support directly to Houston Men's Golf for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMGolf on X and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarMGolf. Fans also can follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarmgolf.
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