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Division I Watchlist for WGCA Freshman of the Year Presented by StrackaLine

Fri, 8 May 2026 18:03:00 GMT

FRISCO, Texas (May 8, 2026) – The WGCA has announced its watch lists for the 2025-26 Division I WGCA Freshman of the Year Presented by StrackaLine. The award will be announced after the upcoming Division I Women’s National Championship.

The WGCA Freshman of the Year Presented by StrackaLine is awarded annually to the top Freshman in Division I women's golf. Freshmen must have competed in a minimum of 15 competitive rounds to be considered.

Division I WGCA Freshman of the Year Presented by StrackaLine Watch List

· Rianne Malixi, Duke University, Adjusted Scoring Average 69.4. She has one win (Sea Best Intercollegiate) and three top-three finishes – including a runner-up finish at the 2026 ACC Women’s Golf Championship – Stroke Play.

· Kylee Choi, Pepperdine University, Adjusted Scoring Average 70.0. She has six top-five finishes and was named the 2026 WCC Freshman of the Year.

· Madison Messimer, University of Tennessee, Adjusted Scoring Average 70.2. She has one win (Chris Banister Golf Classic) and three top-three finishes – including a runner-up finish at the 2026 SEC Women’s Golf Championship. Madison was named the 2026 SEC Freshman of the Year.

See full press release here.

WATCH LIST FOR DIVISION I PING WGCA PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Thu, 7 May 2026 20:07:00 GMT

FRISCO, Texas (May 7, 2026) – The WGCA has announced the watch list for the 2025-26

Division I PING WGCA Player of the Year. This award will be announced after the upcoming

Division I Women’s National Championship.

The PING WGCA Player of the Year is awarded annually to the best player in Division I

women’s golf. Each player must complete a minimum of 15 rounds during the competitive

year, including NCAA Regional Championships.

Division I PING WGCA Player of the Year Watch List

• Farah O’Keefe, JR, University of Texas, Adjusted Scoring Average 68.0

• Maria Jose Marin, JR, University of Arkansas, Adjusted Scoring Average 68.3

• Kiara Romero, JR, University of Oregon, Adjusted Scoring Average 67.9

• Paula Martin Sampedro, JR, Stanford University, Adjusted Scoring Average 68.3

• Avery Weed, JR, Mississippi State University, Adjusted Scoring Average 68.9

• Andrea Revuelta, SO, Stanford University, Adjusted Scoring Average 68.8

• Rianne Malixi, FR, Duke University, Adjusted Scoring Average 69.4

• Paula Francisco, JR, University of Florida, Adjusted Scoring Average 69.3

• Megha Ganne, SR, Stanford University, Adjusted Scoring Average 69.2

• Catherine Park, SR, University of Southern California, Adjusted Scoring Average 69.3

• Vanessa Borovilos, SO, Texas A&M University, Adjusted Scoring Average 69.4

• Jasmine Koo, SO, University of Southern California, Adjusted Scoring Average 69.6

Division I Jackie Steinmann WGCA National Coach of the Year Presented by Golf Pride Watch List

Mon, 4 May 2026 20:01:00 GMT

FRISCO, TEXAS (May 4, 2026) – The WGCA has announced its watch list for the 2025-26 Division I Jackie Steinmann WGCA National Coach of the Year Presented by Golf Pride. The award recipient will be announced after the upcoming Division I Women’s NCAA Championship.

Recognized as the highest annual coaching honor in women's collegiate golf, the Jackie Steinmann WGCA National Coach of the Year Presented by Golf Pride is awarded annually to the top coach in Division I, II, III, and NAIA women's golf.

Division I Jackie Steinmann WGCA National Coach of the Year Presented by Golf Pride Watch List

· Kim Lewellen – Wake Forest University

· Dan Brooks – Duke University

· Josh Brewer – Eastern Michigan University

· Aimee Neff – University of North Carolina

· Casey VanDamme – Kent State University

· Gerrod Chadwell – Texas A&M University

· Laura Ianello – University of Texas

· Shauna Estes-Taylor – University of Arkansas

· Christie Martens – Iowa State University

· Caroline Westrup – University of Missouri

· Emily Glaser – University of Florida

· Melissa Luellen – Auburn University

· Greg Allen – Vanderbilt University

· Emily Marron – University of Central Florida

· Diana Cantu – University of Tennessee

· Anne Walker – Stanford University

· Justin Silverstein – University of Southern California

· Derek Radley – University of Oregon

· Laurie Gibbs – Pepperdine University

· Alicia Um Holmes – University of California, Los Angeles

Full Press Release Here.

Golf Pride WGCA Assistant Coach of the Year Watch List

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:12:00 GMT

FRISCO, TEXAS (April 30, 2026) – The WGCA has announced the inaugural watch list for the 2025-26 Division I Golf Pride WGCA Assistant Coach of the Year Award. The award recipient will be announced after the upcoming Division I Women’s NCAA Championship.

This award recognizes an assistant coach whose leadership, preparation, and commitment elevate their program’s performance and positively impact the student-athlete experience.

Golf Pride WGCA Assistant Coach of the Year Watch List

· Ellen Secor, University of Central Florida

· Erynne Yoo, University of California, Los Angeles

· Francesco Guarneri, University of Missouri

· Maddie Luitwieler, Baylor University

· Brooke Riley, Stanford University

· Ryan Potter, Wake Forest University

· Katie Rudolph, Columbia University

· Manuela Carbajo Re, Kent State University

· Kim Hall, Auburn University

· Ashley Sease, University of Florida

· Anna Newell, University of Tennessee

· Caterina Don, Eastern Michigan University

· Ryan Heisey, Arizona State University

· Taylor Riggs, Iowa State University

· Linley Ooi, California State University - Fullerton

See full press release here.

East Carolina Director of Golf & Head Coach Kevin Williams PGA, Named 2025 Kim Evans Award Recipient

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:20:00 GMT

FRISCO, Texas (December 10, 2025) – Kevin Williams, Director of Golf and Head Coach for Women’s and Men’s Golf at East Carolina University, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Kim Evans Award, as announced by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) in collaboration with the PGA of America. Kevin will be presented with this award in Las Vegas on Wednesday, December 10.

The prestigious Kim Evans Award honors the lifetime achievement of the WGCA Hall of Fame coach from Auburn University. The Kim Evans Award is presented annually to the college coach and Class A PGA Professional whose support of the game through teaching, coaching, and involvement in the community has helped ensure the continued growth of golf, and who represents the finest qualities the sport has to offer.

With more than 24 years of collegiate head coaching experience, Kevin Williams has built a legacy of excellence across both the men’s and women’s golf programs at East Carolina University (ECU). After returning to his alma mater in 2021 to lead the men’s team, he was elevated to Director of Golf in 2023 and now serves as the full-time head coach for both programs. Williams previously guided the ECU women’s squad for 17 seasons and founded the program in 2000, transforming it into a perennial NCAA postseason contender with 12 at-large bids and 29 team titles. He has demonstrated long-standing leadership within collegiate golf, holding multiple executive roles with the Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA). He currently serves as Vice President (2024–present), a position he also held from 2018–2019. He previously served as Treasurer from 2016–2018 and as a Board Member from 2014–2016. His commitment to the sport extends to NCAA governance as well, where he served on the NCAA Men’s Golf South Region Regional Advisory Committee for three consecutive years, including two terms as Chairman.

Williams has been a dedicated member of the PGA of America since 1988 and has served the Carolinas PGA Section in numerous leadership capacities, including multiple terms on the Board of Directors (1991–93, 1995), Chair of the Junior Golf Committee (1992), and Chair of the Tournament Committee (1993–94). A skilled player in his own right, Williams captured eight Carolinas PGA Pro-Am titles, won the 2019 Carolinas PGA Senior Pro-Pro Championship with partner Brady Pinner, and qualified for the PGA Club Professional Championship in both 1989 and 1992.

Kevin has supported numerous charitable efforts, including the Mr. Beast Philanthropy Food Pantry (2021–2024) and the Build-a-Bike Charity (2019–2020). He also volunteered as a Salvation Army Bell Ringer and contributed to initiatives such as Million Meals and the Joy Soup Kitchen Golf Tournament Committee. He has served in leadership and advocacy roles with organizations such as the American Lung Association, American Heart Association, Lenoir County Pirate Club, Lenoir County Sports Committee, and the Boys and Girls Club of Lenoir County, demonstrating a long-term dedication to community engagement and philanthropy.

Pilar Echeverria and Maria Fassi to be Inducted Into the WGCA Players Hall of Fame

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:02:00 GMT

CORAL SPRINGS, Florida (October 31, 2025) – Pilar Echeverria of University of Indianapolis and Maria Fassi of University of Arkansas will be inducted into the WGCA Players Hall of Fame on Monday evening, December 8, 2025. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place at Planet Hollywood Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, beginning with a reception sponsored by Babygrande Golf and followed by dinner and the banquet. Echeverria and Fassi become the 90th and 91st members of the WGCA Players Hall of Fame.

Pilar Echeverria completed her five-year career at University of Indianapolis as one of the most successful golfers in the school’s history. She was a two-time PING WGCA Player of the Year, five-time WGCA First-Team All-American, and a four-time Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Year. She collected a school-record 18 tournament wins, including three consecutive NCAA Regional Championship titles, and holds the program record in both lowest career scoring average (73.09) and lowest single season scoring average (71.56). Echeverria helped lead the Greyhounds to four straight GLVC Championship titles, three NCAA Regional Championship titles, and one NCAA Championship title.

Maria Fassi graduated from University of Arkansas with both the lowest career scoring average (72.03) and the lowest single season scoring average (70.50) in program history. Her 11 career wins rank second in the record books, and include two SEC Championships, an NCAA Regional Championship title, and the 2019 NCAA Championship crown. She was a PING WGCA Player of the Year, three-time WGCA All-American, two-time SEC Player of the Year, and the 2019 SEC Female Athlete of the Year. Fassi helped lead the Razorbacks to three NCAA Championships appearances, including a program-best fourth place finish in 2019, and one NCAA Regional Title. She has gone on to represent Mexico at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2024 Paris Olympics and has recorded eight career top 10 finishes as a professional on the LPGA Tour.

Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson Named Gladys Palmer Meritorious Service Award Recipients

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:03:00 GMT

CORAL SPRINGS, Florida (October 30, 2025) – Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson, co-founders of VISION54, have been named the recipients of the 2026 Gladys Palmer Meritorious Service Award, the Women’s Golf Coaches Association’s (WGCA) most prestigious honor. They will be recognized on Monday evening, December 8, 2025 at the WGCA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony which will take place at Planet Hollywood Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, beginning with a reception sponsored by Babygrande Golf and followed by dinner and the banquet.

The Gladys Palmer Meritorious Service Award is given in recognition of outstanding service above and beyond the call of duty. Outstanding service may take the form of years of unselfish involvement in promoting golf at any level, or highly significant service of far-reaching proportions. This award is intended to honor individuals who have made a substantial contribution to the evolution and growth of women’s collegiate golf.

Lynn and Pia are internationally recognized, are the two highest ranked female instructors in America, and have been selected as Golf Digest’s Legends of Golf Instruction. GOLF Magazine selected them both to be Top 100 Teachers: Lifetime Achievement recipients. They have coached players to well over one hundred tour victories on the LPGA Tour, PGA Tour, European Tour, Ladies European Tour, and Japan Tour. They've coached eleven different major winners and five #1 ranked players in the world.

VISION54's Golf Schools, 54GOLF, have been awarded the "Best Golf School in America" multiple times, and its Coach Programs, 54COACH, have repeatedly received the highest marks by peers of training for teachers / coaches. In addition, they are co-authors of four best-selling books: Every Shot Must Have a Purpose, The Game Before the Game, Play Your Best Golf Now, and Be a Player.

Lynn and Pia have conducted in-person coach training in 26 countries and continue to train and support teachers and coaches globally through remote training and in-person programs.

MaryJo McCloskey and Shauna Taylor to be Inducted into the WGCA Coaches Hall of Fame

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:43:00 GMT

CORAL SPRINGS, Florida (October 27, 2025) – MaryJo McCloskey, Head Women’s Golf Coach at George Fox University, and Shauna Taylor, Head Women’s Golf Coach at University of Arkansas, will be inducted into the WGCA Coaches Hall of Fame on Monday evening, December 8, 2025. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place at Planet Hollywood Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, beginning with a reception sponsored by Babygrande Golf and followed by dinner and the banquet. McCloskey and Taylor become the 58th and 59th members of the WGCA Coaches Hall of Fame.

MaryJo McCloskey has completed 19 seasons as the head women’s golf coach at George Fox University. She has led the Bruins to 14 consecutive top 10 finishes at the NCAA Championships, including nine podium finishes, and captured the program’s first-ever NCAA title in 2023. An eight-time Division III Golf Pride WGCA West Region Coach of the Year, McCloskey has coached two individual NCAA Champions, four PING WGCA Players of the Year, three WGCA Freshman of the Year Presented by StrackaLine honorees, 33 WGCA All-Americans, and 28 WGCA All-American Scholars. McCloskey also served two terms as the Division III Director on the WGCA’s Board of Directors.

In 18 years as the head women’s golf coach at University of Arkansas, Shauna Taylor has led the Razorbacks to 17 consecutive NCAA Regional appearances. The team has gone on to the reach the NCAA Championships nine times, highlighted by three fifth-place finishes. A two-time SEC Coach of the Year, Tayor has coached three individual NCAA Champions, one PING WGCA Player of the Year, 19 WGCA All-Americans, and 46 WGCA All-American Scholars.

2024-25 Black College Golf Coaches Association Awards Announced

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:00:00 GMT

CORAL SPRINGS, Florida (August 20, 2025) – The Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) and the Black College Golf Coaches Association (BCGCA) have partnered to present the 2024-25 BCGCA Awards. The awards honor student-athletes and coaches attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

BCGCA HBCU Player of the Year Presented by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association
Paris Fieldings, Howard University

BCGCA HBCU Freshman of the Year Presented by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association
Salma Ibrahim, Southern University

BCGCA HBCU Coach of the Year Presented by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association
Sam Puryear, Howard University

BCGCA HBCU All-America Team Presented by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association
Paris Fieldings, Howard University
Marley Franklin, Howard University
Claudia Hofmeister, Delaware State University
Morgan Horrell, Howard University
Kendall Jackson, Howard University

BCGCA HBCU All-Freshman Team Presented by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association
Alaythia Hinds, Howard University
Salma Ibrahim, Southern University
Laniah Moffett, Howard University
Josefina Rendo, North Carolina Central University
Kierra Williams, Alabama State University

Louise Rydqvist Named Recipient of the 2025 Edith Cummings Munson Golf Award

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:44:00 GMT

CORAL SPRINGS, Florida (July 24, 2025) – University of South Carolina senior Louise Rydqvist has been named the recipient of the 2025 Edith Cummings Munson Golf Award.

The award is presented annually for Women's Division I Golf and goes to the student-athlete who is an upper classman and both a WGCA All-American Scholar and a WGCA All-American. If more than one student-athlete qualifies, the student-athlete with the highest GPA receives the award. A donation of $10,000 is given from the Curtis & Edith Cummings Munson Foundation to the general scholarship fund of the recipient's institution.

Previous winners of this award include Leona Maguire (2017 and 2018), Stephanie Meadow (2013 and 2014), Brooke Pancake (2011 and 2012), Azahara Munoz (2008 and 2009) and Amanda Blumenherst (2006).

Rydqvist was named a WGCA Second Team All-American after collecting five top 10 finishes, including a win at the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate. She logged a scoring average of 71.46 with 15 rounds of par or better The Värnamo, Sweden, native helped the Gamecocks claim four team victories, including the NCAA Charlottesville Regional and the program’s second ever SEC Championship.

A four-time WGCA All-American Scholar, Rydqvist graduated from South Carolina with a 3.966 cumulative GPA as a finance major. She also received the Edith Cummings Munson Golf Award in 2024 and is one of only five student-athletes to receive the award multiple times.

New Mexico State University’s Emma Bunch Awarded 2025 Dinah Shore Trophy

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:07:00 GMT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., July 23, 2025 – The LPGA Foundation announced today that Emma Bunch, a junior from New Mexico State University, is the recipient of the 2025 Dinah Shore Trophy celebrating her remarkable achievements on and off the golf course.

The Dinah Shore Trophy honors a top collegiate female golfer with a minimum 3.2 GPA, participation in at least 50% of her team’s events, a scoring average of 78 or less, and demonstrated leadership and community impact.

"Being selected for the Dinah Shore Trophy is such a big honor, and I could not be more grateful,” expressed Bunch. “I am so proud to join a list of very accomplished women. None of it would be possible without the tremendous support I’ve gotten from NMSU and the Aggie community, and I am so happy to help spread the Aggie name and give back to the program."

A Las Cruces, New Mexico native, Bunch maintains a 4.0 GPA while pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. Her academic excellence is matched by her stellar performance on the golf course. She posted a T11 finish at the 2025 Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA) and won titles at the Spring Break Shootout, Golfweek Fall Challenge, C-USA Championship, Wyoming Cowgirl Classic, PING-ASU Invitation and GCU Invitational to name a few.

“Emma is as special as they come,” expressed NMSU Head Coach Danny Bowen. “She does everything with a smile on her face and with determination to give her best every day. This award would be given to a worthy person if it found its way to her.”

Beyond academics and athletics, Bunch has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to her community. Since 2016, she has served as a junior golf coach, mentoring children ages 4-16 during summers and leading women’s golf clinics at NMSU. She has also volunteered at El Caldito Soup Kitchen, supported the Mesilla Elementary Jog-a-thon, and organized campus clean-up initiatives at NMSU, where she led peers in maintaining a sustainable environment.

Bunch’s leadership shines through her ability to inspire others, lead by example and confidently voice her perspective when needed. She embodies the spirit of the Dinah Shore Trophy. Her impact on and off the course positions her as a role model for aspiring student-athletes.

Bunch plans to pursue professional golf and hopes to qualify for the LPGA Tour after graduation in May 2026. She intends to utilize her biochemistry degree later in life to either conduct research or serve as a mental coach to help other young athletes.

Established in 1994 by Friends of Golf (FOG) to honor the late Dinah Shore, a Vanderbilt graduate and honorary LPGA and World Golf Hall of Fame member, the Dinah Shore Trophy has contributed over $220,000 to women’s collegiate golf programs. FOG’s support includes a $10,000 grant to NMSU’s women’s golf program this year.

Bunch joins distinguished past recipients, including LPGA Tour players Stacy Lewis (University of Arkansas, 2007), Amy Olson (North Dakota State University, 2012), and Golf Channel personality Amanda Blumenherst (Duke University, 2008, 2009).

Ball State University Captures 2024-25 WGCA All-Scholar Team GPA Award

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:06:00 GMT

CORAL SPRINGS, Florida (July 16, 2025) – The Ball State University women’s golf team has been named the recipient of the 2024-25 WGCA All-Scholar Team GPA Award. The award recognizes the women’s collegiate golf program with the highest collective average team GPA which includes all the team’s student-athletes for the 2024-25 season. Ball State’s nine team members had an average GPA of 3.968.

Leading Division II was University of Central Missouri, as the team’s six players averaged a 3.945 GPA, while Ithaca College’s five team members led Division III with a 3.917 average GPA. In NAIA, SCAD Savannah’s 11 team members led the division with a GPA of 3.900, while Daytona State College topped the NJCAA with a 3.860 GPA.

The WGCA also announced the top 25 teams with the highest team GPA for Division I, Division II and Division III, as well as the top 10 teams for NAIA. To see the full list, please click here.

WGCA All-American Scholars Announced for 2024-25

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:40:00 GMT

CORAL SPRINGS, Florida (June 30, 2025) – The 2024-25 WGCA All-American Scholar Team was announced today with 1,499 women’s collegiate golfers from 403 programs recognized with this prestigious honor.

The criteria for selection to the All-American Scholar Team are some of the most stringent in all of college athletics and continue to demonstrate the high-level academic achievements of our players. To be selected, a student-athlete must:

Have an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher.
Be an amateur and on the team's roster through the conclusion of the team's season.
Have played in 50% of the college’s regularly scheduled competitive rounds during the year nominated through the team's conference championship.

To see the full announcement of the 2024-25 WGCA All-American Scholar Team, please click here.

For additional information on the WGCA All-American Scholar Team please click here.

2025 Division II and Division III Inkster Award Recipients Announced

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:20:00 GMT

CORAL SPRINGS, Florida (June 26, 2025) – The Women’s Golf Coaches Association has announced the recipients of the 2025 Inkster Award for Divisions II and III.

The Inkster Award recognizes the highest ranked women's collegiate golfer in her final year of NCAA eligibility. The award is presented separately to the top Division I, II and III players. The recipient must be academically eligible per NCAA rules and have played a minimum of 12 rounds during the year.

Division II Inkster Award
Madison Murr, Cal State University San Marcos

Madison Murr finished in the top two in all but one tournament during the 2024-25 season. She collected five wins, including individual titles at the NCAA Championship and California Collegiate Athletic Association Championship, and was named CCAA Golfer of the Year.

Murr concludes her career at CSUSM with 10 tournament wins, 21 top three finishes, and 32 top 10 finishes. She was a three-time WGCA All-American and two-time CCAA Golfer of the Year, as well as a three-time WGCA All-American Scholar.

Division III Inkster Award
Sydney Kuo, Washington University in St. Louis

Sydney Kuo finished in the top ten in every tournament during the 2024-25 season, with four top three finishes and one win. The University Athletic Association Player of the Year placed seventh at the NCAA Championship.

In her four seasons at WashU, the four-time WGCA First-Team All-American helped lead the Bears to three top 10 finishes at the NCAA Championships, including a runner-up finish in 2023. She is a four-time UAA Player of the Year, the only four-time winner in the conference’s history, as well as a three-time WGCA All-American Scholar.

WGCA Announces Remaining 2024-25 Division II Award Winners

Fri, 6 Jun 2025 18:02:00 GMT

CORAL SPRINGS, Florida (June 6, 2025) – The Women’s Golf Coaches Association has announced the remaining 2024-25 student-athlete and coach awards for Division II Women’s Collegiate Golf: the WGCA All-American Second and Honorable Mention Teams, Golf Pride Regional Coaches of the Year, Kim Moore Spirit Award, Jackie Steinmann WGCA National Coach of the Year Presented by Golf Pride, and the Golf Pride WGCA Assistant Coach of the Year. For further information regarding these awards including selection criteria, please visit www.wgcagolf.com.

Division II Jackie Steinmann WGCA National Coach of the Year Presented by Golf Pride
Kenny Trapp, Dallas Baptist University

The Dallas Baptist University women’s golf team placed in the top five in every tournament played throughout the season. The Patriots collected five tournament victories, including the NCAA Championship and the Lone Star Conference Championship.

Acceptance video: https://vimeo.com/1091256597

Division II Golf Pride WGCA Assistant Coach of the Year
Jessica Green, University of Central Missouri

Jessica Green helped lead the Jennies to eight top three finishes, including six tournament victories. After winning both the MIAA Championship and the NCAA Central Regional, Central Missouri went on to finisher runner-up at the NCAA Championship.

Acceptance video: https://vimeo.com/1091258283

Division II Kim Moore Spirit Award
Hallie Crozier, Ferris State University

Last October, Hallie began experiencing a slight headache which led to a lifesaving craniectomy. Unbeknownst to all, she was born with a tangle of blood vessels in her brain that had burst. Although the procedure saved her life, she still faces a long road to recovery. She is currently in a cognitive and physical rehabilitation center as she regains basic functions and works to rewire her brain. Hallie was a constant source of inspiration for the Bulldogs, who went on to reach the NCAA Championship for the first time in 16 years.

Acceptance video: https://vimeo.com/1098605398

WGCA Division II All-American Teams
Second Team
Ella Cheek, Dallas Baptist University
Megan Docherty, Rollins College
Ashleigh Duflo, University of Findlay
Avery Foster, Sonoma State University
Aly Francis, Anderson University
Kennedy Gooding, Anderson University
Jordan Karrh, Dallas Baptist University
Kajsa Lindqvist, Lander University
Erin Mulcahy, University of Findlay
Anna Nomrowski, West Texas A&M University
Mia Rallo, University of Central Missouri
Felisa Sajulga, Henderson State University
Freya Sala, Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Wilma Zanderau, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Honorable Mention Team
Charlotte Brook, Lynn University
Olivia Deakins, Saint Leo University
Kiara Hernandez, California State University, San Marcos
Jordyn Hodgson, Flagler College
Ana Maria Jimenez Rios, University of Tampa
Libby Kilbride, St. Mary’s University
Lauren F. Lee, Western Washington University
Hannah Nall, Lee University
Lily Nelson, Henderson State University
Banthita "Pearl" Phoncharatkun, Lee University
Lua Pousa Dacasa, Nova Southeastern University
Ava Ray, University of Indianapolis
Alia Scotka, University of West Florida
Lydia Sitorus, Rogers State University
Millie Thompson, University of West Florida
Jadin Ware, University of North Georgia

Division II Golf Pride WGCA Regional Coaches of the Year
South Region Coach of the Year: Denton Moore, Anderson University
Central Region Coach of the Year: Chris Port, University of Central Missouri
East Region Coach of the Year: Dominic Guarnieri, University of Findlay
West Region Coach of the Year: Kenny Trapp, Dallas Baptist University

WGCA Announces Remaining 2024-25 Division III Award Winners

Fri, 6 Jun 2025 17:01:00 GMT

CORAL SPRINGS, Florida (June 6, 2025) – The Women’s Golf Coaches Association has announced the remaining 2024-25 student-athlete and coaches awards for Division III Women’s Collegiate Golf. The Division III PING WGCA Player of the Year, Division III Golf Pride WGCA Assistant Coach of the Year, and the Division III Jackie Steinmann WGCA National Coach of the Year Presented by Golf Pride were awarded following play at the NCAA Championships, while additional student-athletes were named to the WGCA All-American Teams based on their finish at the NCAA Championships. For further information regarding these awards including selection criteria, please visit www.wgcagolf.com.

Division III PING WGCA Player of the Year
Alison Takamiya, George Fox University

Alison Takamiya collected five tournament wins during the 2024-25 season and finished in the top four in all but one event. She captured the Northwest Conference individual title before going on to tie for third place at the NCAA Championship. The Honolulu, Hawaii native is the first player to claim back-to-back player of the year honors since 2008.

Acceptance video: https://vimeo.com/1091230915

Division III Jackie Steinmann WGCA National Coach of the Year Presented by Golf Pride
Liz Fernandes, Emory University

The Emory University women’s golf team placed in the top three in all but two tournaments played throughout the season. The Eagles collected five tournament victories, including the NCAA Championship where they set a new national record with a four-day score of 1168 (+16).

Acceptance video: https://vimeo.com/1091233765

Division III Golf Pride WGCA Assistant Coach of the Year
Bill Kangas, Williams College

Bill Kangas helped lead Williams to five top three finishes, including three tournament victories. Kangas served as the team’s interim head coach during the fall season, where the Ephs broke the school record for both 18-hole and 36-hole scores to win the Polar Bear Shootout.

Acceptance video: https://vimeo.com/1091236731

WGCA Division III All-American Teams
First Team
Carys Code, Emory University

Honorable Mention
Yvette Gorden, Huntingdon College
Rena Kaneko, University of Redlands
Kavya Keshav, Grinnell College
Morgan Mussatt, Randolph-Macon College

Northwestern University Sweeps WGCA National Coaching Awards

Thu, 5 Jun 2025 19:30:00 GMT

CORAL SPRINGS, Florida (Jun 5, 2025) – The Women’s Golf Coaches Association has announced that Emily Fletcher, head coach at Northwestern University, is the 2024-25 Division I Jackie Steinmann WGCA National Coach of the Year Presented by Golf Pride. In addition, assistant coach Beth Miller has been named the 2024-25 Division I Golf Pride WGCA Assistant Coach of the Year. This marks the first time in the history of the awards that both recipients have come from the same program.

Emily Fletcher acceptance video: https://vimeo.com/1090610930

Beth Miller acceptance video: https://vimeo.com/1090615989

Fletcher and Miller have worked side by side at Northwestern University for 17 years. This year, the Wildcats never placed outside of the top eight and collected seven top three finishes. Northwestern capped its impressive season by claiming the program’s first ever NCAA Championship title.

In addition, the WGCA has announced the 2024-25 Golf Pride WGCA Regional Coaches of the Year. The 2024-25 Golf Pride WGCA Regional Coaches of the Year are as follows:

South Region Coach of the Year: Amy Bond, Florida State University
East Region Coach of the Year: Ria Scott, University of Virginia
Central Region Coach of the Year: Emily Fletcher, Northwestern University
West Region Coach of the Year: Anne Walker, Stanford University

WGCA Announces 2024-25 NAIA Award Winners

Mon, 2 Jun 2025 19:07:00 GMT

CORAL SPRINGS, Florida (June 2, 2025) – The Women’s Golf Coaches Association has announced the 2024-25 student-athlete and coach awards for NAIA women’s collegiate golf. For further information regarding these awards including selection criteria, please visit www.wgcagolf.com.

NAIA PING WGCA Player of the Year
Butpapaporn Sukterm, Lindsey Wilson College

Butpapaporn Sukterm finished in the top-five in every tournament she played in during the season, including six first-place finishes. She was the Mid-South Conference Champion and broke the school record for single season stroke average (71.46).

NAIA WGCA Freshman of the Year Presented by StrackaLine
Sophia Sindersberger, Keiser University

Sophia Sindersberger posted six top 10 finishes during the season, including a win at the Kona Ice Keiser Cup. She ended her freshman campaign by placing seventh at the NAIA National Championship.

Acceptance video: https://vimeo.com/1089710727/e659d739a3

NAIA Jackie Steinmann WGCA National Coach of the Year Presented by Golf Pride
Brandon Miller, Keiser University

The Keiser University women’s golf team placed in the top-five in all but one tournament played throughout the season. The Seahawks collected six tournament victories, including the Sun Conference Championship, and finished runner-up at the NAIA Championship.

Acceptance video: https://vimeo.com/1089717612/8c1c5f9a36

NAIA Kim Moore Spirit Award
Audrey Grace Holder, Truett McConnell University

In February of 2019, Audrey Grace Holder was thrown off a golf cart which resulted in a cracked skull and brain bleed. The traumatic brain injury affected her mental capacity, and in addition to requiring a significant amount of time studying and finishing her assignments on time she also had to rebuild her golf game. As team captain of the Truett McConnell women’s golf team, Audrey competed in 12 events for the Lady Bears during the 2024-25 season and currently holds a 3.6 GPA as a business major.

Acceptance video: https://vimeo.com/1089728428

WGCA NAIA All-American Teams
First Team
Carolin Alblas, Keiser University
Quincy Beyrouty, Oregon Institute of Technology
Jia Kataria, Dalton State College
Yunyi Luo, SCAD Savannah
Sharon Shan, SCAD Savannah
Sophia Sindersberger, Keiser University
Butpapaporn Sukterm, Lindsey Wilson College

Second Team
Logan Allen, Oklahoma City University
Sara Burger, Dalton State College
Isabela Cuisana, SCAD Savannah
Makena Junkin, Texas Wesleyan University
Mohea Mansbendel, Keiser University
Martha Sanchez, SCAD Atlanta
Emma Weiler, Marian University (IN)

Honorable Mention Team
Salome Arango, Texas Wesleyan University
Gracie Bloom, William Carey University
Kate Castle, Milligan University
MacKendzie Dresbaugh, Marian University (IN)
Caroline Gibson, Indiana Wesleyan University
Maddi Kamas, Oklahoma City University
Holly Lau, SCAD Atlanta

WGCA NAIA All-Freshman Team
Tylah James, Dalton State College
Yunyi Luo, SCAD Savannah
Bellamaria Mantini, Embry-Riddle Aeronautic University
Pitchayapa Pungpho, Lindsey Wilson College
Sophia Sindersberger, Keiser University

Florida State University's Mirabel Ting Named 2024-25 Division I PING WGCA Player of the Year

Thu, 29 May 2025 19:17:00 GMT

CORAL SPRINGS, Florida (May 29, 2025) – The Women’s Golf Coaches Association has announced Mirabel Ting of Florida State University as the 2024-25 Division I PING WGCA Player of the Year, the organization’s highest player honor.

Acceptance video: https://vimeo.com/1088806704/445abb6b64

Recognized annually as the top honor in women's collegiate golf, the PING WGCA Player of the Year is awarded to the best player in Division I, II, III and NAIA women's golf. The award was first given in 1987 and the names of recipients reads as a who's who of the best of the ladies game including Amanda Blumenherst (3-time), Lorena Ochoa (2-time) and Annika Sorenstam.

A native of Miri, Malaysia, Ting broke the school record for the lowest stroke average in a single season (68.77). She never finished lower than sixth place in any event throughout the season and was below par in every event. The ACC Golfer of the Year, Ting claimed five individual victories and finished runner-up at both the NCAA Championship and the NCAA Lexington Regional.

Meja Örtengren Named 2024-25 Division I WGCA Freshman of the Year Presented by StrackaLine

Wed, 28 May 2025 20:07:00 GMT

CORAL SPRINGS, Florida (May 28, 2025) – The Women’s Golf Coaches Association has announced Stanford University’s Meja Örtengren as the 2024-25 Division I WGCA Freshman of the Year Presented by StrackaLine.

Acceptance video: https://vimeo.com/1088479920/5017c81e43

The WGCA Freshman of the Year Presented by StrackaLine is awarded annually to the top Freshman in Division I, II, III and NAIA women's golf. Freshmen must have competed in a minimum of 15 competitive rounds to be considered.

Örtengren finished in the top-10 in every tournament she played in during her first year, including a tie for 10th place at the NCAA Championships. She claimed her first tournament win at the San Diego State Classic where she not only won by eight strokes, which is the largest win in program history, but also tied a school record with her round of 62 (-10). The Linköping, Sweden native was also named ACC Freshman of the Year.

In addition, the WGCA has announced the Division I All-Freshman Team for the 2024-25 season. The Division I WGCA All-Freshman Team is selected by a prestigious collection of women’s collegiate golf coaches. Freshmen must have competed in a minimum of 15 competitive rounds to be considered.

WGCA Division I All-Freshman Team
Eila Galitsky, University of South Carolina
Jasmine Koo, University of Southern California
Meja Örtengren, Stanford University
Andrea Revuelta, Stanford University
Suvichaya Vinijchaitham, University of Oregon

Wake Forest's Carolina Lopez-Chacarra Named Recipient of the 2025 Inkster Award Presented by Workday

Wed, 28 May 2025 20:06:00 GMT

DUBLIN, Ohio – May 28, 2025 –Three-time All-American and Wake Forest University senior Carolina Lopez-Chacarra has been named the recipient of the 2025 Inkster Award presented by Workday, recognizing the highest-ranked women’s Division I (DI) collegiate golfer in her final year of eligibility for the 2024-2025 college golf season.

The award is named after Juli Inkster, a World Golf Hall of Fame member and LPGA legend who was a three-time All-American at San José State (1979-1982). Inkster elected not to turn professional until finishing her four-year commitment to her school, winning 17 individual titles during her college career. The Inkster Award winner was announced onsite at the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, a PGA TOUR event in Dublin, Ohio.

Lopez-Chacarra, a fourth-year senior, finished the season as the top-ranked DI women’s college golfer in her senior season, according to Clippd, ranked sixth overall. She is also currently ranked 20th in the World Amateur Golf Rankings. She captured two wins during the 2024-2025 season, including the individual medalist at the NCAA Lubbock Regional Championship as well as the individual champion at the Jackson T. Stephens Cup.

As a result of winning the 2025 Inkster Award, Lopez-Chacarra will receive:
• Sponsor invitations to compete in the 2025 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give (June 12-15) at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Mich.; and The Standard Portland Classic, (Aug. 14-17) at Columbia Edgewater Country Club in Portland, Ore.
• She will automatically advance to the Qualifying Stage (Second Stage) of 2025 LPGA Qualifying Series (Q-Series), Oct. 15-18 at Plantation Golf and Country Club in Venice, Fla.
• As a presenting sponsor of the Inkster Award, Workday will provide $50,000 to the Juli Inkster Foundation to help support Lopez-Chacarra’s transition to her professional golf career. The $50,000 will support Lopez-Chacarra’s mentorship retreat with Inkster and assist with her travel expenses.
• She will join Inkster on a two-day mentorship retreat in Northern California.

“Carolina has had a decorated amateur and collegiate career at Wake Forest, earned her college degree and excelled on the golf course, helping to lead the Lady Demon Deacons to consecutive NCAA national championship appearances,” said Inkster. “That says a lot about not only her performance on the course, but also about her goals and passions away from it and putting education as a priority. I look forward to mentoring Carolina as she navigates the next stage in her professional and personal journeys.”

“I also want to thank the Women’s Golf Coaches Association and Workday for partnering with me on this award,” continued Inkster. “To have a player be honored for her commitment to her school, coaches and her teammates is what this award is all about.”

“I’m thrilled to be the recipient of this year’s Juli Inkster Award presented by Workday and to receive this award,” said Lopez-Chacarra. “Juli has had an incredible career on tour and I aspire to follow in her footsteps. Thank you to Workday and Juli Inkster for this mentorship and opportunity to kick-start my professional career.”

“It is an unbelievable honor for Carolina to be selected for the Juli Inkster Award,” said Kim Lewellen, women’s golf head coach at Wake Forest. “Juli Inkster not only won 31 times on tour, but she also showcases professionalism and a willingness to give back to the game, especially for those young ladies who made the decision to stay the four years and graduate with a degree instead of turning professional early. That is the spirit of this award, and Carolina embodies that. It's perfect timing in her golf career for all the opportunities that the Juli Inkster Award presented by Workday provides, including two LPGA starts, as well as financial support in her transition to professional golf. This award is a true honor."

Lopez-Chacarra wrapped up her collegiate career by helping to lead Wake Forest to the NCAA Women’s Golf Championships earlier this month. She concluded her senior season with six top-five finishes, including two wins, in 10 events. She has competed in five editions of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, highlighted by a ninth-place finish in 2025. She will represent Team International in the 2025 Arnold Palmer Cup, June 5-7 at Congaree Golf Club, her second appearance in the Arnold Palmer Cup (2022). As a sophomore in 2023, she helped Wake Forest win the NCAA DI Women’s Golf Championships title. She is competing this week at the U.S. Women’s Open at Erin Hills in Wisconsin after finishing as the low medalist and low amateur at the Duke University Golf Club qualifier.

The 2025 recipients of the Division II and Division III Inkster Award will be announced at a later date.

WGCA Division I All-American Teams Announced

Tue, 27 May 2025 19:01:00 GMT

CORAL SPRINGS, Florida (May 27, 2025) – The Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) has announced the 2024-25 WGCA Division I First Team, Second Team and Honorable Mention All-Americans. A total of (50) student-athletes were selected for the prestigious recognition.

Division I WGCA All-American Teams
First Team
Carla Bernat, Kansas State University
Carolina Chacarra, Wake Forest University
Megha Ganne, Stanford University
Eila Galitsky, University of South Carolina
Jasmine Koo, University of Southern California
Maria José Marin, University of Arkansas
Paula Martín Sampedro, Stanford University
Meja Örtengren, Stanford University
Andrea Revuelta, Stanford University
Kiara Romero, University of Oregon
Mirabel Ting, Florida State University
Lottie Woad, Florida State University

Second Team
Hannah Darling, University of South Carolina
Anna Davis, Auburn University
Kary Hollenbaugh, The Ohio State University
Lauren Kim, University of Texas
Marie Eline Madsen, North Carolina State University
Farah O’Keefe, University of Texas
Catherine Park, University of Southern California
Patience Rhodes, Arizona State University
Louise Rydqvist, University of South Carolina
Amanda Sambach, University of Virginia
Rocío Tejedo, Louisiana State University
Kendall Todd, University of Arkansas
Suvichaya Vinijchaitham, University of Oregon
Kelly Xu, Stanford University

Honorable Mention Team
Brooke Biermann, Michigan State University
Vanessa Borovilos, Texas A&M University
Pinky Chaisilprungruang, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Lauren Clark, University of Kansas
Beth Coulter, Arizona State University
Cayetana Fernández García-Poggio, Texas A&M University
Cindy Hsu, University of Texas
Grace Kilcrease, Oklahoma State University
Chloe Kovelesky, Wake Forest University
Mackenzie Lee, Southern Methodist University
Vivian Lu, University of Washington
Kyra Ly, Oregon State University
Caitlyn Macnab, University of Mississippi
Ava Merrill, Vanderbilt University
Camille Min-Gaultier, Texas Christian University
Lauryn Nguyen, Northwestern University
Megan Propeck, University of Virginia
Paula Schulz-Hanssen, Arizona State University
Andie Smith, Duke University
Clarisa Temelo, University of Arkansas
Karen Tsuru, University of Oregon
Avery Weed, Mississippi State University
Ashley Yun, Northwestern University
Reagan Zibilski, University of Arkansas

Georgetown University's Charlotte Hillary Receives WGCA Division I Kim Moore Spirit Award

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:15:00 GMT

CORAL SPRINGS, Florida (May 23, 2025) – Georgetown University graduate student Charlotte Hillary has been named the recipient of the 2025 Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) Division I Kim Moore Spirit Award.

Charlotte Hillary acceptance video: https://vimeo.com/1087183883

This award is dedicated to Kim Moore, who played golf for the University of Indianapolis (1999-2003). Kim was an inspiration to all as she persevered through many physical challenges while playing collegiate golf. She has continued to leave her mark on the game, winning the inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open in 2022. Her positive outlook and dedication is only out done by her sense of humor and passion for the game.

The purpose of the award is to recognize and honor a student-athlete or coach who exemplifies a great spirit toward the game of golf, a positive attitude on and off the golf course, a role model for her team and mental toughness in facing challenges. The annual award is presented separately to recipients in Division I, II, III and NAIA.

In December of 2023, Charlotte suddenly began experiencing severe abdominal pain. After seeing eight specialized doctors and undergoing more than 20 tests, she was referred to the Mayo Clinic for further evaluation. Finally, in August of 2024, she received the diagnosis of nerve damage in her colon.

Shortly after her diagnosis, Charlotte began her first year as a member of the Georgetown women’s golf team while continuing to try to manage her condition. In addition to changes in her diet, adding prescription medications, and trying natural remedies, she goes in for weekly procedures and has a routine of taking certain prep medicines every week. There are many days that she is fatigued and her abdomen is chronically in pain, so she takes additional medications to manage the symptoms.

Despite these obstacles, Charlotte has excelled both on and off the golf course during her time with the Hoyas. She played in eight of the team’s ten events over the course of the season, and has maintained over a 3.9 GPA while completing her master’s degree in management at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business.

WGCA Announces 2024-25 Division II Award Winners

Fri, 16 May 2025 14:38:00 GMT

BOULDER CITY, Nevada (May 16, 2025) – The Women’s Golf Coaches Association has announced the 2024-25 student-athlete awards for Division II Women’s Collegiate Golf. The Division II PING WGCA Player of the Year, Division II WGCA Freshman of the Year Presented by Strackaline, WGCA Division II First Team All-Americans, WGCA All-Freshman Team, and WGCA Division II All-Region Teams were recognized at the Division II NCAA Women's Golf Championship in Boulder City, Nevada. The remaining WGCA All-American Teams, Golf Pride Regional Coaches of the Year, Kim Moore Spirit Award, Golf Pride WGCA Assistant Coach of the Year, and the Jackie Steinmann WGCA National Coach of the Year Presented by Golf Pride will be announced following the NCAA Championships. For further information regarding these awards including selection criteria, please visit www.wgcagolf.com.

Division II PING WGCA Co-Player of the Year

Amely Bochaton, Wingate University

Acceptance video: https://vimeo.com/1084972616

Division II PING WGCA Co-Player of the Year

Madison Murr, California State University, San Marcos

Acceptance video: https://vimeo.com/1084966467

Division II WGCA Freshman of the Year Presented by StrackaLine

Amely Bochaton, Wingate University

WGCA Division II All-American Team

First Team

Amely Bochaton, Wingate University

Jess Brown, Wingate University

Savannah Dupre, St. Mary’s University (Texas)

Gracie Grant, Dallas Baptist University

Stella Jelinek, Flagler College

Kennedy McGaha, Anderson University

Madison Murr, California State University, San Marcos

Mary Kelly Mulcahy, University of Findlay

Lisa Marie Schumacher, Tiffin University

Gam Songprasert, West Texas A&M University

Olivia Stoll, Grand Valley State University

Henriette Stranda, Flagler College

Arnie Taguines, University of Texas at Tyler

Amelia Ruiz Topali, Lynn University

WGCA Division II All-Freshman Team

Justine Bayle, University of Tampa

Amely Bochaton, Wingate University

Lilly Dullinger, Lynn University

Gracie Grant, Dallas Baptist University

Jaycee Jenkins, Palm Beach Atlantic University

WGCA Division II All-Region Teams

Central Region

Katarina Chynoranska, Missouri Southern State University

Drew Dodgion, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Libby Green, University of Central Missouri

Sarah Kmiecik, Harding University

Maya McVey, University of Central Missouri

Lily Nelson, Henderson State University

Mia Rallo, University of Central Missouri

Nicole Rallo, University of Central Missouri

Felisa Sajulga, Henderson State University

Freya Sala, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Lydia Sitorus, Rogers State University

Ellen Spigner, Arkansas Tech University

West Region

Ella Cheek, Dallas Baptist University

Emmerson Doyle, University of Texas at Tyler

Savannah Dupre, St. Mary’s University

Avery Foster, Sonoma State University

Gracie Grant, Dallas Baptist University

Kiara Hernandez, California State University, San Marcos

Jordan Karrh, Dallas Baptist University

Libby Kilbride, St. Mary’s University (Texas)

Madison Murr, California State University, San Marcos

Anna Nomrowski, West Texas A&M University

Gam Songprasert, West Texas A&M University

Arnie Taguines, University of Texas at Tyler

South Region

Amely Bochaton, Wingate University

Jess Brown, Wingate University

Megan Docherty, Rollins College

Aly Francis, Anderson University

Kennedy Gooding, Anderson University

Stella Jelinek, Flagler College

Kajsa Lindqvist, Lander University

Ana Maria Jimenez Rios, University of Tampa

Kennedy McGaha, Anderson University

Lua Pousa Dacasa, Nova Southeastern University

Amelia Ruiz Topali, Lynn University

Henriette Stranda, Flagler College

East Region

Paula Badino, Grand Valley State University

Ashleigh Duflo, University of Findlay

Hayley Dye, University of Findlay

Charlotte Goersch, Grand Valley State University

Megan Miron, Grand Valley State University

Erin Mulcahy, University of Findlay

Mary Kelly Mulcahy, University of Findlay

Ava Ray, University of Indianapolis

Lisa Marie Schumacher, Tiffin University

Kamryn Shannon, Ferris State University

Olivia Stoll, Grand Valley State University

Wilma Zanderau, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Oklahoma City University Golfers Win Two Prestigious WGCA NAIA Awards

Mon, 5 Jun 2023 20:21:00 GMT

CORAL SPRINGS, Florida (June 5, 2023) – Maddi Kamas, sophomore at Oklahoma City University has received the 2022-23 PING WGCA Player of the Year and MaKayla Tyrrell, freshman at OCU, has received the 2022-23 WGCA Freshman of the Year Presented by Strackaline.

Maddi Kamas Acceptance Video – https://vimeo.com/833424987/ca1cfa6e9d

MaKayla Tyrrell Acceptance Video - https://vimeo.com/833424024/5ff883298a

Prior to the NAIA Championship, Maddie Kamas had posted a 72.95 stroke average, which tops the NAIA, in 22 rounds this season. Kamas scooped up the SAC individual title, three victories, two second-place finishes and six top-three showings in nine tournaments. She has won three conference golfer of the week awards and NAIA player of the week for March 13-19. Kamas ranked in the league individual crown by one shot Monday and Tuesday at Waterchase Golf Club in Fort Worth, Texas, with a 69-72-74–215. In her career, she has taken two league individual championships, two all-SAC honors, seven weekly accolades from the conference, three national golfer of the week awards and six wins.

Prior to the NAIA Championship, MaKayla Tyrrell owned a 75.30 scoring average in 20 rounds on the season. Tyrrell, a freshman from Southlake, Texas, majoring in marketing, has turned in three top-five finishes, including runner-up in the Kyle Blaser Invitational on March 27-28 and fourth in the SAC Championships. She nabbed all-tournament in the conference tournament.

About the Women’s Golf Coaches Association
The Women’s Golf Coaches Association, founded in 1983, is a non-profit organization representing women’s collegiate golf coaches. The WGCA was formed to encourage the playing of college golf for women in correlation with a general objective of education and in accordance with the highest tradition of intercollegiate competition. Today, the WGCA represents over 700 coaches throughout the U.S. and is dedicated to educating, promoting and recognizing both its members and the student-athletes they represent.