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Women’s Golf Ties For Fifth in Spring Opener
February 22, 2026 | Women's Golf
RIO VERDE, Arizona - - Led by a final round -1 (71) from sophomore Sophie Korthuijs, the Ball State women's golf team closed play in the Rio Verde Classic tied for fifth among the 19-team field.
Korthuijs' final round -1 (71) was the Cardinals' best round of the tournament and helped her climb 32 spots up the final leaderboard into a tie for 22nd at +10 (226). Her round, which included four birdies, helped her become the biggest mover up the charts Sunday.
Junior JJ Gregston was Ball State's top overall performer, tying for 20th among the 95-golfer field at +9 (225). Gregston, who registered the team's first eagle of the spring Saturday, shot +3 (75) over her final round on the 72-par, 6001-yard course to move four spots up the final leaderboard. Her final-round effort included a pair of birdies.
After each posting back-to-back rounds of +2 (74) to open the tournament, seniors Sarah Gallagher and Sabrina Langerak each shot +6 (78) on the final day to tie with Korthuijs for 22nd overall at +10 (226). Langerak added four more birdies in her final round, while Gallagher registered two, both raising their tournament total to a team-leading eight.
Senior Jasmine Driscoll carded three birdies in her final round, raising her tournament total to seven, and finished the three-day event tied for 66th at +19 (235).
Playing as an individual, junior Jenna Estravillo placed 58th overall at +18 (234). Her final-round effort included one birdie and 12 pars.
Overall, the Cardinals tied for the tournament lead by playing the courses' four par-5 holes at a combined -12 (4.79). Of the team's 34 total birdies, 20 came on par 5s, as did Gregston's eagle.
Up next for the Ball State women's golf team, a trip back to the Flamboyan Course at the Wyndham Palmas Golf & Beach Resort in Humacao, Puerto Rico, for the Puerto Rico Iguana Invitational. The annual event hosted by the Cardinals runs March 3-5.
Ball State Team Results
t-20th - JJ Gregston: +9 (225) | 74-76-75
t-22nd - Sabrina Langerak: +10 (226) | 74-74-78
t-22nd - Sarah Gallagher: +10 (226) | 74-74-78
t-22nd - Sophie Korthuijs: +10 (226) | 76-79-71
t-66th - Jasmine Driscoll: +19 (235) | 80-77-78
Team
t-5th - Ball State: +37 (901) | 298-301-302
Individuals
t-58th - Jenna Estravillo: +18 (234) | 79-78-77
"There was a lot to be encouraged about this week," head coach Camron Andry said. "We weren't very sharp on or around the greens so we let some good scoring opportunities slip away, but the ball shrinking was pretty solid most of the week and we really competed hard. I think there's a lot we can build off of as we head to Puerto Rico in a few days."
Overall, the Cardinals shot +14 (302) during its final tour of the White Wing Course at the Rio Verde Country Club. The effort brought the team's three-day total to +37 (901). Bradley won the event at +21 (885), just 16 strokes ahead of Ball State.Korthuijs' final round -1 (71) was the Cardinals' best round of the tournament and helped her climb 32 spots up the final leaderboard into a tie for 22nd at +10 (226). Her round, which included four birdies, helped her become the biggest mover up the charts Sunday.
Junior JJ Gregston was Ball State's top overall performer, tying for 20th among the 95-golfer field at +9 (225). Gregston, who registered the team's first eagle of the spring Saturday, shot +3 (75) over her final round on the 72-par, 6001-yard course to move four spots up the final leaderboard. Her final-round effort included a pair of birdies.
After each posting back-to-back rounds of +2 (74) to open the tournament, seniors Sarah Gallagher and Sabrina Langerak each shot +6 (78) on the final day to tie with Korthuijs for 22nd overall at +10 (226). Langerak added four more birdies in her final round, while Gallagher registered two, both raising their tournament total to a team-leading eight.
Senior Jasmine Driscoll carded three birdies in her final round, raising her tournament total to seven, and finished the three-day event tied for 66th at +19 (235).
Playing as an individual, junior Jenna Estravillo placed 58th overall at +18 (234). Her final-round effort included one birdie and 12 pars.
Overall, the Cardinals tied for the tournament lead by playing the courses' four par-5 holes at a combined -12 (4.79). Of the team's 34 total birdies, 20 came on par 5s, as did Gregston's eagle.
Up next for the Ball State women's golf team, a trip back to the Flamboyan Course at the Wyndham Palmas Golf & Beach Resort in Humacao, Puerto Rico, for the Puerto Rico Iguana Invitational. The annual event hosted by the Cardinals runs March 3-5.
Ball State Team Results
t-20th - JJ Gregston: +9 (225) | 74-76-75
t-22nd - Sabrina Langerak: +10 (226) | 74-74-78
t-22nd - Sarah Gallagher: +10 (226) | 74-74-78
t-22nd - Sophie Korthuijs: +10 (226) | 76-79-71
t-66th - Jasmine Driscoll: +19 (235) | 80-77-78
Team
t-5th - Ball State: +37 (901) | 298-301-302
Individuals
t-58th - Jenna Estravillo: +18 (234) | 79-78-77
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