Aside from his commitment to the men’s golf program, Karnei is heavily involved in campus life and also serves as the president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
 
Junior (2015-16): Played in one tournament in the fall, the Ram Masters Invitational where he finished 76^th after shooting rounds of 74-81-78 for a total of 233. … Did not play in the spring. … Was named to the Southland Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll in 2015-16.
 
Sophomore (2014-15): Member of the Southland Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll. .... Played in two tournaments in the fall (both top-20 finishes) and two tournaments in the spring. … He finished tied for 17^th at both the Charles Coody West Texas Intercollegiate (72-77—149) and Harold Funston Invitational (76-74-73—223) in the fall. … Finished tied for 42^nd at the Southland Conference championship tournament.
 
Freshman (2013-14): Southland Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll ... Competed through 11 rounds at four tournaments ... Averaged 77.55 shots per round (6.27 vs. par) ... Lowest round of 73 was carded during the first round of the Harold Funston Invitational, where he tied for 20th (5-over 221) ... Tied for 53rd at the Southland Conference Championship.

High School: Graduated in 2013 from Midway High School … Two-year letterwinner … 2012 Big Eagle Classic Champion and District 16-4A runner-up … 2013 Big Eagle Classic runner-up and Class 5A state qualifier … All-region honoree … Placed fourth at Region 1-5A tournament in 2013.
 
Personal: Given name is Kyle Austin Karnei … Born 23 December 1994 in San Antonio, Texas … Son of Clifton and Kelly Karnei … Resides in McGregor, Texas … Accounting major.