Wisconsin Women’s Golf Closes Regular Season at Boilermaker Spring Classic
The Wisconsin women’s golf team concluded its regular season with a seventh-place finish at the Boilermaker Spring Classic. Facing windy conditions at the Ackerman Allen Golf Course in West Lafayette, Indiana, the Badgers finished the tournament with a total score of +48.
Top Individual Performances
Four Badgers managed to place in the top half of the field, led by redshirt junior Tammy Wu. Wu finished 19th overall with a score of eight-over. This performance marks her fourth top-20 finish of the season and her second consecutive top-20 appearance, following a 14th-place finish at the previous week’s Terps Invitational.
Other notable contributions included:
- Kate Brody: The junior finished 30th at +13, highlighted by an opening round of 74 (+2).
- Grace Slocum: The true freshman surged 16 spots on the leaderboard during the final day after firing a 75 (+3) on Monday.
- Izzi Stricker: The sophomore tied Slocum for 39th place, aided by a 73 (+1) in Monday’s first frame featuring three birdies.
- Alexia Siehl: Siehl closed the tournament in 63rd place after recording her low round of +5 on Monday.
- Lauren Sammon: Competing individually, Sammon finished 74th at +23.
Tournament Standings and Results
The competition featured a variety of NCAA Division I programs. Illinois took the top spot with a total score of +6, followed by Purdue at +9 and USF at +27. Wisconsin’s +48 set them ahead of several teams, including Denver and South Dakota State, who both finished tied for eighth at +51.
Key Takeaways
- Team Rank: 7th place
- Team Total: +48
- Top Individual: Tammy Wu (19th place, +8)
- Venue: Ackerman Allen Golf Course, West Lafayette, IN
Looking Ahead: Big Ten Championship
The Badgers now have a week of rest to prepare for the Big Ten Championship. The tournament is scheduled to tee off on April 24 at the Oakmont Country Club in Glendale, California. The championship will consist of 18 holes played across three days, with the final round’s live coverage available on the Big Ten Network.
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