Western Illinois University Leathernecks Women's Golf
Recent News About Western Illinois University Leathernecks Women's Golf
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Western Illinois earns multiple OVC academic achievement awards for women’s sports
The winners of the 2023-24 Ohio Valley Conference Institutional and Team Academic Achievement Awards have been announced.
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Lia Biehl Lukkarinen announces retirement after nearly two decades at WIU
After 19 seasons as head women's golf coach at Western Illinois University, and the last six as the head coach of both the men's and women's golf programs, Lia Biehl Lukkarinen has decided to retire.
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Five Western Illinois golfers named to WGCA All-American Scholar Team
CORAL SPRINGS, Florida – The Western Illinois University women's golf team received high marks from the Women's Golf Coaches Association, with five members named to the 2023-24 Women's Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholar Team. Gabriela Galindo Rubio, Hannah Butler, Olivia Kerr, Natalie Hooper, and Makayla Mussatto were each honored.
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Western Illinois finishes fifth at OVC golf tournament
Western Illinois University participated in its first Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) tournament, finishing in fifth place. The Leathernecks saw three of their golfers place within the top 20 individually.
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Western Illinois University prepares for OVC golf tournament in Mississippi
Western Illinois University's women's golf team is preparing to compete in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Tournament from April 14-16. The tournament will be held at the Tunica National Golf Course in Tunica, Mississippi, a par 72 course spanning between 6,167 and 6,196 yards.
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Western Illinois Women's Golf Team concludes regular season at Omaha tournament
The Western Illinois Women's Golf Team concluded their regular season at the Stampede at the Creek tournament in Omaha, finishing in ninth place with a team score of 936 (+72). The event took place over two days, Monday and Tuesday.
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WIU Women's golf team takes second place at home intercollegiate
The WIU Women's golf team recently hosted the WIU Intercollegiate tournament, finishing in second place with a total score of 926 (+74). Two team members, Olivia Kerr and Makayla Mussatto, secured top-10 finishes. Kerr, who previously achieved a top-20 finish at the Butler Don Benbow Spring Invitational, maintained consistent performance throughout the tournament.
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Western Illinois gears up for WIU Intercollegiate golf tournament
The Western Illinois Women's Golf team is set to compete in the WIU Intercollegiate tournament at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, on April 5-6. This event follows their recent participation in the Butler Don Benbow Spring Invitational held in Oldsmar, Florida, where they finished in 11th place.
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Western Illinois signs Sophia Thorne for women's golf team
Western Illinois University's women's golf team has completed its 2024 signing class with the addition of Sophia Thorne from New Lenox, Illinois. Director of Golf Lia Biehl Lukkarinen announced the signing, expressing enthusiasm for Thorne's future contributions to the team.
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Western Illinois places 11th at Butler Don Benbow Spring Invitational
Western Illinois University recently completed its third spring tournament, securing the 11th position at the Butler Don Benbow Spring Invitational held in Oldsmar, Florida. The team concluded the event with a collective score of 652 (+34).
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WIU Women's Golf team set for Butler Don Benbow Spring Invitational
Western Illinois University's women's golf team is preparing to compete in the Butler Don Benbow Spring Invitational. The tournament will take place on March 11-12 at Ardea Country Club in Tampa Bay, Florida. This event marks the team's return to competition after a break since February 11.
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Western Illinois adds talented golfer Hannah Graves to 2024 signing class
Director of Golf Lia Biehl Lukkarinen has announced the signing of Hannah Graves from Illinois City, IL to Western Illinois Women's Golf's 2024 recruiting class.
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Western Illinois golf team achieves strong finish at ASU Spring Classic
The Western Illinois Women's Golf team participated in the ASU Spring Classic on February 18 and 19, finishing in fourth place out of ten teams. Senior Natalie Hooper led the team with a top-ten finish, tying for ninth place and shooting 159 (+17). Despite initial struggles in round one, Hooper made a strong comeback with three birdies and four pars, ending the round at 80 (+9). In round two, she began with a par on hole one and added four birdies.
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Western Illinois prepares for ASU Spring Classic golf tournament
Western Illinois University's women's golf team is set to participate in the ASU Spring Classic, scheduled for February 18-19 in Prattville, Alabama. The tournament will take place at the RTJ Trail course, which features a par 71 layout over 5,875 yards. This event will consist of three rounds, with the first two rounds on Sunday and the final round on Monday.
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Western Illinois women's golf team finishes first spring meet at BGSU Invitational
Western Illinois University's women's golf team concluded their first spring meet at the BGSU Women's Invitational with a team score of +144, securing 14th place. The Leathernecks were led by Natalie Hooper and Makayla Mussatto, both tying for 67th individually.
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Leathernecks open spring season at BGSU Women's Intercollegiate
Western Illinois University's women's golf team is set to begin their spring season at the BGSU Women's Intercollegiate tournament. The event will take place on February 13-14 at Wigwam Golf & Country Club in Litchfield Park, Arizona. This course features a par 71 layout and spans 6,058 yards.
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Western Illinois University adds two golfers for 2024 season
Director of Golf Lia Biehl Lukkarinen has announced the addition of two new golfers to Western Illinois University's 2024 team as part of National Signing Day. The recruits, Cianna Law and Caroline Carr, bring strong backgrounds in competitive golf to the Leatherneck Women's Golf team.
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Western Illinois women's golf concludes fall season at The Judson
The Western Illinois Women's Golf team wrapped up their fall season at The Judson tournament, held on October 30 and 31. The team finished in 12th place overall.
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Western Illinois women's golf team concludes fall season at The Judson
Western Illinois University's women's golf team is set to conclude its fall season at The Judson tournament in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The competition will take place on October 30-31 at the Hattiesburg Country Club, a par 72 course stretching over 6,183 yards.
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Western Illinois finishes seventh at Bradley Invitational golf tournament
Western Illinois University's women's golf team concluded their participation in the Bradley Invitational on October 8, finishing seventh out of nine teams. Senior Natalie Hooper led the Leathernecks with a T14 finish, posting a score of 233 (+17). Her performance included several birdies and a mix of bogeys across three rounds.