10 NCAA Teams, 21 Juniors Set for Invitational
10 NCAA Teams, 21 Juniors Set for Invitational
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UW-Stout leads the St. Kate’s Invitational after the opening round at 6 over par, while Macalester, St. Catherine and St. Olaf followed at 14, 15 and 16 over, respectively. Gustavus assistant coach praised the team’s resilience in inclement weather and urged the players to remain “totally committed and confident” in the final round.
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UCLA’s Michelle Xing’s victory at the ANNIKA Intercollegiate included a final-round 65, tying the UCLA freshman 18-hole record and marking the lowest round by a Bruin in her first collegiate tournament.
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UCLA made a 12-under-par team charge in the final round of the ANNIKA Intercollegiate, recording 26 of its 49 total birdies that round and finishing tied for sixth at 5-5-1 on the season.
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Golf Canada said the Canadian Collegiate Invitational will feature 60 players, including the 2026 Canadian University/College Championship winners from the University of British Columbia and five individual competitors. The top five players will also receive exemptions into the 2027 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship.
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Last year’s Roger Traina Memorial tournament generated $25,000 for the memorial scholarship fund and $10,000 for Jefferson School District music and athletic programs. The scholarship is awarded to Tracy High School seniors meeting criteria that include at least a 3.2 GPA, varsity sports participation, school and community involvement, and a written essay.
Michelle Xing announced herself as a force in college golf with an 18-hole UCLA record in her first tournament. The freshman shot a final-round 65 at the ANNIKA Intercollegiate, leading the Bruins to a sixth-place finish. UCLA will now head to the Canadian Collegiate Invitational on September 21-22, where Xing and nine other NCAA Division I teams compete for a spot in the 2027 CPKC Women's Open.
Across multiple fall invitational tournaments, 21 college juniors are making their marks on the course. From the St. Kate's Invitational in Minnesota to the Roger Traina Memorial in California, teams are building momentum heading into October competition. UW-Stout leads the St. Kate's field at 6 over par after the opening round, while the tournament concludes Sunday.
Xing's Dominant Debut Propels UCLA Into Canada
Michelle Xing wasted no time making an impact at the collegiate level. Her final-round 65 tied the UCLA freshman record for a single 18-hole round. The low round proved decisive—UCLA recorded 26 of its 49 total birdies in that final day alone, charging 12 under par to finish tied for sixth at the ANNIKA Intercollegiate.
The Canadian Collegiate Invitational will showcase Xing and 59 other competitors, including the 2026 Canadian University/College Championship winners from the University of British Columbia. Auburn returns as the defending champion. The top five finishers earn exemptions into the 2027 Canadian Women's Amateur Championship, while the individual winner gets entry to the 2027 CPKC Women's Open.
UW-Stout Takes Early Lead at Minnesota Invitational
The St. Kate's Invitational is wide open after 18 holes. UW-Stout sits atop the 11-team field at 6 over par, with Macalester, St. Catherine, and St. Olaf trailing at 14, 15, and 16 over, respectively. Gustavus Adolphus sits eighth with its A team at 25 over and its B team at 40 over.
Weather tested the field during the opening round. Gustavus's assistant coach praised the team's resilience in inclement conditions, urging players to stay "totally committed and confident" in Sunday's final round. The tournament concludes before most teams head into their conference schedules.
Tracy Fundraiser Builds on Strong Year of Giving
The third annual Roger Traina Memorial Golf Tournament returns to Tracy, California, on September 28. Last year's event raised $25,000 for a scholarship fund and $10,000 for Jefferson School District music and athletic programs. The scholarship awards Tracy High School seniors with at least a 3.2 GPA, varsity sports participation, and demonstrated community involvement.
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