Women’s college golf season opens with record performances

The 2026-27 women’s college golf season has commenced with notable performances from the University of Cincinnati and Arizona State University.

At the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational in Lexington, Kentucky, the Cincinnati Bearcats opened their campaign with a program-record seven-under 281 in the first round. Senior Ellise Rymer tied the program record with a five-under 67, placing her sixth individually. The team sat in fifth place overall after two rounds with a total score of 577.

In Tennessee, the Arizona State Sun Devils secured a runner-up finish at the Mason Rudolph Championship with a total score of -1 (851). Fifth-year player Patience Rhodes finished tied for second at -4 (209). Sophomore Amelia Wan also recorded a top-5 finish during her Sun Devil debut, shooting a bogey-free 70 in the final round.