GRAND HAVEN, Mich. – The University of Notre Dame women’s golf team concluded competition Wednesday, September 11, at the annual Folds of Honor Collegiate golf tournament at the American Dunes Golf Club in Grand Haven, Michigan. The field of 15 teams took part in a three-day event where the Irish finished 10th overall with a score of 916 (+52). In addition to the competition, the program recognizes the importance of the Folds of Honor Foundation, the American Dunes, and the sacrifices of all who have served.
“The Folds of Honor Collegiate is a tournament unlike any other out there in college golf,” head coach Caroline Powers Ellis. “It was an honor to be in the field and compete for Notre Dame while honoring the first responders and those that risk their lives every day for us. Folds of Honor is an incredible organization making a difference every day and for our team to have those moments in every day this week amidst the competition to take a step back, say a prayer, and be thankful we get to live the lives we do is really special.
“We continue to learn from each round the areas we need to clean up to compete amongst the best teams in the NCAA. Our team showed great resiliency on a demanding golf course but we just made too many mistakes to really contend this week.”
Freshman Bridget Wilkie led the team with a score of 225 (+9) over the course of three days, while rounding out the week with a 72 (E) on Day 3. Wilkie tied for 26th overall in the field with two birdies on the back half of the course Wednesday.
Maya Hunter and Maddy Bante also finished among the top-50 individuals as the duo tied for 41st with a score of 231, each. Bante led the team in birdies during round three with five on Wednesday. Hunter’s four birdies during Tuesday’s afternoon session was a team best in Round 2.
Montgomery Ferreira joined her fellow teammates in the top-50 with a 45th-place finish and score of 232 (+16). Faustine Errecade also competed in Grand Haven and finished 72nd overall.
“We took some good steps forward but will be working hard these next two weeks to prepare for the Mary Fossum,” Powers Ellis concluded.
The team returns to action next weekend at the Mary Fossum Invitational in East Lansing, Michigan, September 22-23.
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