2020-21 Tartan Women's Golf News
Women’s Golf Receives Academic Accolades for 2020-21 Season
August 03, 2021
The 2020-21 Carnegie Mellon University women's golf team received academic recognition from the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) when the association announced the top 25 teams with the highest team GPA for each division. The Tartans ranked fifth among NCAA Division III institutions. The 11-member Cardinal and Gray team finished the year with a cumulative grade point average of 3.830.
Four Earn CoSIDA Academic All-District At-Large Awards
July 09, 2021
Four Carnegie Mellon University athletes were honored by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) as At-Large Academic All-District selections. Two golfers were selected to the men's team, senior Jason Li (Sewickley, Pa./Sewickley Academy) and junior William Knauth (Williamsport, Pa./Williamsport Area), while junior Lindy Cornwall (Poway, Calif. / Poway) from tennis and sophomore Michelle Cao (Johns Creek, Ga./Northview) from golf were selected to the women's team. The honor is the first for each of the four.
Five Tartans Named WGCA All-American Scholars
July 06, 2021
Five members of the Carnegie Mellon University women's golf team have been named to the 2020-21 Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholar Team, as announced by the organization. Senior Charlotte Simpson (Towson, Md./Bryn Mawr School), junior Nadia Susanto (Irvine, Calif./Arnold O. Beckman), sophomores Alexis Sudjianto (Charlotte, N.C./Charlotte Latin School) and Michelle Cao (Johns Creek, Ga./Northview) along with freshman Denise Pan (Houston, Texas/St. John's School). This marks the fourth straight year four or more have been recognized and the second straight season the Cardinal and Gray have had five members honored, tying the most in program history.
WGCA Honors Coach and Players; Three Named All-America
May 21, 2021
For the second straight season, three members of the Carnegie Mellon University women’s golf team earned All-America honors from the Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) with two others earning regional recognition along with head coach Dan Rodgers who was named the Division III Golf Pride Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year.
Five Named to the All-UAA Women’s Golf Team
May 19, 2021
All five members of the of the Carnegie Mellon University women’s golf team that competed at the 2021 NCAA Championships and led the team to a national runner-up finish have been honored by the University Athletic Association (UAA). Senior Charlotte Simpson (Towson, Md./Bryn Mawr School), junior Nadia Susanto (Irvine, Calif./Arnold O. Beckman), sophomores Alexis Sudjianto (Charlotte, N.C./Charlotte Latin School) and Michelle Cao (Johns Creek, Ga./Northview) along with freshman Denise Pan (Houston, Texas/St. John's School) were named to the 2021 UAA Women’s Golf All-Association Team.
Women's Golf National Runner-Up at 2021 NCAA Championships
May 14, 2021
The Carnegie Mellon University women's golf team finished the 2021 NCAA Division III Championships on Friday as the national runner-up. The Tartans carded a team score of 311 on the final day and had a 72-hole score of 1,236 (312-308-305-311). The championships were played on the par-72, 5,818-yard Forest Akers West Golf Course in East Lansing, Michigan. It marked the second appearance at the championships for the Tartans, as the 2018 team finished fifth.
Women's Golf Heads Into Final Round of 2021 NCAA Championships On Top of Leaderboard
May 13, 2021
The Carnegie Mellon University women's golf team carded a 305 in the third round of the 2021 NCAA Division III Championships Thursday and will head into the final round on Friday on top of the leaderboard with a 54-hole score of 925 (312-308-305). The Cardinal and Gray hold a four-shot lead over Methodist University and will vie for the school’s first national team championship in any sport on Friday. The championships are being played on the par-72, 5,818-yard Forest Akers West Golf Course in East Lansing, Michigan.
Women's Golf Continues to Hold Lead at 2021 NCAA Championships Following Second Round
May 12, 2021
The Carnegie Mellon University women's golf team continue to hold the lead following the second round of the 2021 NCAA Division III Championships. The Tartans fired a team score of 308 on Wednesday across the par-72, 5,818-yard Forest Akers West Golf Course in East Lansing, Michigan. The Cardinal and Gray currently have a 36-hole score of 620 (312-308) and lead the 25-team field by one-stroke over Methodist University.
Women's Golf Leads Field After Opening Round of 2021 NCAA Championships
May 11, 2021
The Carnegie Mellon University women's golf team opened play in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Division III Championships on Tuesday. The Tartans fired a team score of 312 on the par-72, 5,818-yard Forest Akers West Golf Course in East Lansing, Michigan. The Cardinal and Gray currently lead the 25-team field after 18 holes and are six strokes ahead of second-place George Fox University.
Women’s Golf Receives Second NCAA Bid in Program History
May 03, 2021
The Carnegie Mellon University women's golf team has been selected to compete in the 2021 NCAA Division III Women's Golf Championships. This marks the Tartans second appearance in program history after finishing fifth at the 2018 NCAA Championships. This year’s championships will be held May 11-14, at Forest Akers Golf Courses in Lansing, Michigan on the West Course. Olivet College and the Greater Lansing Sports Authority will be hosting the four-day event.
Tartans Record Four School Records and Place Second at Montgomery Country Club Women's Intercollegiate
April 12, 2021
The Carnegie Mellon University women's golf team placed second at Montgomery Country Club Women's Intercollegiate after carding a school record 36-hole score of 597 (312-285) and topped the single round school record with a three-under par 285 during the final round on Monday. The 10-team event was played on the par-72, 5,821-yard Montgomery Country Club course.
Cao Ties Collegiate-Low Round at First Round of Montgomery Country Club Women's Intercollegiate
April 11, 2021
The Carnegie Mellon University women's golf team competed in the first round of the 36-hole Montgomery Country Club Women's Intercollegiate on Sunday. The Tartans carded a 312 on the par-72, 5,821-yard Montgomery Country Club course and are currently tied for fourth in the 10-team event.
Tartans Place Second at Golfweek DIII Spring Invite
April 04, 2021
The Carnegie Mellon University women's golf team finished play at the 2021 Golfweek DIII Spring Invitational Sunday and placed second in the eight-team event after carding a 54-hole score of 954 (322-316-315). The invitational was being held at the par-72, 5,800-yard El Campeón Course at the Mission Inn Resort & Club in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida., with Centre College winning with a 936 (317-315-304).
Tartans in Second Following 36 Holes at Golfweek DIII Spring Invite
April 03, 2021
The Carnegie Mellon University women's golf team continued play at the 2021 Golfweek DIII Spring Invitational on Saturday and carded a 316 in the second round. The Tartans have a 36-hole score of 638 (322-316) and are in second in the eight-team event. The 54-hole invitational is being held at the par-72, 5,800-yard El Campeón Course at the Mission Inn Resort & Club in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida.
Tartans Begin Play at Golfweek DIII Spring Invite
April 02, 2021
The Carnegie Mellon University women's golf team opened play in the first round of the 2021 Golfweek DIII Spring Invitational held at the par-72, 5,800-yard El Campeón Course at the Mission Inn Resort & Club in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida. The Tartans carded a team score of 322 on Friday and were one of four teams of the eight-team filed to finish before play was halted because of darkness. Play will resume at 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning.
Pan Named UAA Women’s Golfer of the Week
March 23, 2021
Freshman Denise Pan (Houston, Texas/St. John's School) of the Carnegie Mellon University women's golf team was named University Athletic Association (UAA) Women's Golf Athlete of the Week following her play at the Jekyll Island Collegiate over the weekend.