Gustavus women's golfer named MIAC Women's Golf Athlete of the Week
Gustavus women’s golfer Katie Schenfeld (Indianola, Iowa) has been named MIAC Women’s Golfer of the Week following her performances at the Georgianni Memorial Invite in Eau Claire, Wisc. on Sept. 4-5 and the Wartburg Invitational in Waverly, Iowa on Sept. 11-12. Schenfeld, the reigning MIAC Player of the Year, claimed first place after shooting a two-day total of 157 (80-77) at the Giorgianni Invite. This past weekend at the Wartburg Invitational, Shenfeld earned a tie for fourth place after shooting a 162 (81-81).
The Gusties finished in second place at the Giorgianni Invite with a team score of 665 (336-329) and third place at the Wartburg Invite with a team score of 674 (343-331). Schenfeld was the top golfer from the MIAC in both tournaments. In four rounds this season, she has totaled 319 strokes for an average of 79.8 (+8) per round.
The Gustavus women’s golf team will travel to Notre Dame, Ind. to compete in the two-day O’Brien National Invitational held on Sept 19-20, at the Warren Golf Course on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. Play is scheduled to tee off at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday and 8:00 a.m. on Monday.